Al Pacino reveals one scene salvaged his role in ‘The Godfather’

Al Pacino almost lost his role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather because Paramount Studios wanted to cast someone else. But director Francis Ford Coppola believed in him and fought for him to stay in the film. When the studio questioned his casting, Coppola moved up a crucial scene to showcase Pacino’s talent, ultimately securing his role. Thanks to his performance in the Italian restaurant scene, Pacino proved himself as the perfect fit for the iconic role, saving his career in the film industry.