The director who dismissed Al Pacino and believed he would never be a star

The director who practically gave up on Al Pacino before his consecration was William Friedkin. Before Pacino became one of the greatest actors in history thanks to "The Godfather", Friedkin didn't believe he had the profile needed to become a big Hollywood star. The filmmaker even considered that the actor did not have the traditional charisma that studios looked for in protagonists at the time. The assessment turned out to be completely wrong. Shortly afterwards, Pacino exploded worldwide when he played Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" (1972), a role that redefined his career and forever changed his position within the industry. The success was so great that he became one of the most respected actors of his generation, accumulating classics such as "Dog Day Afternoon", "Serpico", "Scarface" and "Scent of a Woman". The story is often remembered as an example of how even seasoned professionals can get it wrong when evaluating rising talent.