Mel Gibson expressed interest in being considered for the lead role in the 1993 film Schindler's List, as revealed by agent Michael Ovitz in a recent interview marking the 30th anniversary of the movie's success at the Oscars in 1994. However, director Steven Spielberg preferred a non-movie star for the role, ultimately casting Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, for which Neeson received a Best Actor Oscar nomination.
Other actors rumored to have been considered for the role included Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, and Jack Thompson. Spielberg mentioned that many actors, including movie stars, were interested in playing Schindler, but he promised not to disclose their identities.
