How Donald Sutherland Won and Lost His First Film Role All at Once

In 1962 Donald Sutherland went on his first film audition, which he was positive he nailed. The next day, instead of a call from his agent he received a call from the film’s producer, writer, and director. The trio was so blown away by his performance they wanted to personally tell him the big (not-quite-what-he-was-expecting) news