"I can live with that," Brando said after a few seconds. "We'll make Carmine Sabatini the guy 'The Godfather' is based on!" The actor thought Bergman's idea over. Bergman, drawing on his background as a comedy writer, thought for a moment. Finally, after two days of discussions, during a lull in the conversation, Brando said, "I don't think I can play this part without referencing some aspect of the Don," referring to his iconic role in The Godfather (1972). The director and the actor discussed eastern religion, the economy, politics, philosophy, insects, geology, history, favorite foods, meditation-everything but the movie, the screenplay, or the role of Carmine Sabatini. Bergman arrived at Brando's Mulholland Drive home and began two days of intensive, non-stop conversations. A few weeks after sending Brando the script, the actor phoned Bergman and invited the director to his home to discuss the movie. Writer/director Andrew Bergman was intent on persuading the increasingly reclusive actor Marlon Brando to play the role of Mafia chieftain Carmine Sabatini.
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