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 Roles turned down by Glenn Close:

A Dangerous Woman
Glenn Close was first choice to play Frances Beechum.
Actor who got the part: Barbara Hershey

Dune
Glenn Close turned down the role of Lady Jessica.
Actor who got the part: Francesca Annis

In the Line of Fire
Glenn Close turned down the role of Lilly Raines.
Actor who got the part: Rene Russo

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Slated to play Aunt Josephine in this children's movie, Glenn Close was replaced by Merill Streep, who was "better suited" according to the director.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
Close was considered for the role of Eleanor Shaw.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep

Physical Evidence
This movie was originally supposed to be the sequel to Jagged Edge.
Actor who got the part: Theresa Russell






Did you know that Glenn Close was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
» Fatal Attraction
» Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
» Sunset Boulevard (2008)

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