Many of the leading cast members were much older than the high-school characters they were playing, with Stockard Channing at 33 and Olivia Newton-John turning 29 during filming.
The film's cocreator, Jim Jacobs, revealed that Ralph Bakshi had pitched "Grease" as an X-rated cartoon, but they ultimately chose to create a live-action film.
Henry Winkler was offered the role of Danny Zuko but passed on it, later calling it "one of the great decisions" of his life, allowing Travolta to take the role.
Carrie Fisher was considered for the role of Sandy in "Grease", reflecting the competitive nature of casting during the film's production.
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