Film buffs were stunned to learn that Bruce Willis wasn't initially lined up for the lead role in Die Hard.Big names like Harrison Ford and Sylvester Stallone passed on the opportunity to play McClane,

Die Hard star Bruce Willis was not the first choice to play John McClane, with a string of stars passing on the role - including a legendary singer who was first offered the role

Bruce Willis became a household name after starring as John McClane in Die Hard, but the role was actually meant for a legendary singer, who was 70 at the time

Bruce Willis became a household name when he starred as John McClane in Die Hard, but he wasn't the first choice for the role. The studio had a contractual obligation with a legendary singer