Casting

Peter Weller’s most recognisable role is undoubtedly RoboCop but the actor wasn’t always going to play the A.I. enforcer.

In fact, Orion Pictures considers the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rutger Hauer and Michael Ironside for the main part, though ultimately decided against offered those actors the part, as they were considered too bulky and would therefore look ridiculous in the suit.

Then Peter came along, though it wasn’t completely plain-sailing.

Because the actor was dyslexic, Peter refused to do a script read for the part, and instead was allowed to do a physical audition that ultimately won him the role.