Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘The Godfather’ Even The Biggest Fans Didn’t Know

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Facing stiff competition for the role of Don Corleone, Marlon Brando did his best to stand out. For his audition, Brando stuffed his cheeks in order to give himself a more pronounced jaw. Those in charge loved the look, and when it was time to film the movie they had Brando meet with a dental team to have a custom mouthpiece built for him in order to recreate his audition-look.