Frank Sinatra was originally offered the role of John McClane in Die Hard at age 70. The film is based on the book “Nothing Lasts Forever”, a sequel to “The Detective” which was adapted in 1968 into a film starring Sinatra. His contract required them to offer him the lead role in any sequels.
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