WASHINGTON (Reuters)Singer-songwriter James Taylor says he doesn't see the resemblance, but he was pitched - without success - to play the role of US President Abraham Lincoln in the new film. Taylor told a packed audience at the National Press Club that Oscar-winning musician John Williams - who composed the soundtrack for "Lincoln" - had pushed for Taylor to play the lead role in Steven Spielberg's new film. The role of Lincoln in the historical drama ultimately went to Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis.
"John wanted me to play that part. He actually stood up for me there and suggested me at one point," said Taylor, 64, adding, "It was never going to happen."