Al Pacino suffered an ankle injury on the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” and admits in his new memoir to feeling relieved that it might get him fired. At the time, the studio was still questioning whether Pacino was the right fit for mobster Michael Corleone,

In his new memoir 'Sonny Boy', Al Pacino reflected on his breakthrough role in Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' (1972).

Pacino also recalls how he initially struggled on the iconic Francis Ford Coppola film and even received some pressure from the director.

Al Pacino has opened up about his early struggles on the set of The Godfather, revealing how he was almost “fired” from the production amid doubts over his performance. The actor, 84, played the role of Michael Corleone, the prodigal son of mafia boss Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) in the seminal 1972 crime film.

The Godfather trilogy would have turned out differently if another actor was cast as a main character in the film.

Al Pacino has revealed how he was so desperate to get out of his role in The Godfather that he hoped he had broken his ankle while filming the movie