Olivia Newton-John was our first choice to play Sandy, but she was nervous about acting, whether she would feel comfortable with us and could pull it off at all. — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
It was very unusual, because normally the producer requests the test to determine whether they want to hire someone or not. Olivia was concerned… — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
I loved the idea of Travolta sitting on the kid's swing, pining away for his girlfriend. — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
Well, once I did 'Grease,' everyone was offering me studio pictures in a similar vein - you know, popcorn movie. — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
I told her it was a bigger than life musical, that all the actors were going to be about the same age, late twenties… — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
In order to do a musical now, a style must be developed that works for today's audience. — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
Olivia Newton-John was our first choice to play Sandy, but she was nervous about acting, whether she would feel comfortable with us and could… — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
We wanted a supporting cast that would appeal to Baby Boomers who grew up in the fifties. — Randal Kleiser Copy Share Image
