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It was also supposed to have Peter Sellers in it, but he twisted his ankle and couldn't do the role.

Slim Pickens was the perfect choice for Maj. Kong; Sellers could not have pulled it off.

> Slim Pickens was the perfect choice for Maj. Kong; Sellers could not have pulled it off.

I understand they never told him it was a comedy.

That is correct. It is really interesting to see his interpretation of the character - to me it is the best and most humourous of the entire movie.