Tarzan himself, meanwhile, was played by Alexander Skarsgard.
However, the intrepid producer had never seen Phelps act.
This isn’t Johnny Weissmuller!
He’s a goon!
Why didn’t anyone tell me he’s a goon?
Turn it off.'"
The Surprising Olympic Athlete Who Was The First Choice To Star In The Legend Of Tarzan
"The Legend of Tarzan" might have had a better shot with the original choice for the lead, whose athletic prowess was already well-established.
