 The film kicked around for nearly twenty years before it made it  into production. Amongst other actors considered for the role at  various times were Tom Cruise (qv), Jason Patric (qv), and  John Travolta (qv). During the time Travolta was being considered  he met the band (who were initially quite involved with the possible  production), and they discussed reforming the band and going on tour  with Travolta on vocals. In the end the band chose not to do this  because they felt John Travolta (qv) was too nice to fill  Morrisons shoes.