Take a Bite Out Of This: Behind the Scenes Facts About Jaws

Roy Scheider Got The Part After Overhearing About The Movie At A Party

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Roy Scheider got the role of Chief Martin Brody not after his agent signed him up for an audition, but after overhearing Spielberg mentioning it a Hollywood party. He heard him talk about the scene when the shark jumps out of the water and onto the boat, which really got his attention.

Scheider then approached Spielberg and told him how interested he was in being a part of the film. Spielberg remembered Scheider’s performance in The French Connection and offered him the role shortly after. Apparently, sometimes it pays to be nosey.