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Roles turned down by Jamie Lee Curtis:
Jamie reportedly turned down the role of Holly Body.
Actor who got the part: Melanie Griffith
Jamie Lee Curtis along with Rebecca De Mornay, Rae Dawn Chong, Joanna Pacula, Rosanna Arquette, Kelly McGillis and Ellen Barkin were tested or interviewed for the part of Jill.
Actor who got the part: Kim Greist
Numerous actresses were considered for this part. Susan Lucci and Jamie Lee Curtis were the two front runners, however the role went to Bonnie Bedelia. the director said Jamie was his personal favorite.
Actor who got the part: Bonnie Bedelia
Jamie Lee Curtis talked with the director of this film, and was considered. However the role ended up going to Joan Allen instead.
Actor who got the part: Joan Allen
The daughter of Janet Leigh, star of the original classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller "Psycho," turned down the role of "Mary Samuels Loomis." When Leigh was asked in an interview why her daughter turned down the role, she answered, "Wisdom."
Actor who got the part: Meg Tilly
Jamie Lee Curtis was offered a cameo role in Scream 3, but she turned them down.
Actor who got the part: No One
Child actress Hallie Kate Eisenberg wrote a script called "Three Generations," and Jamie Lee Curtis wanted a part in the movie, however the movie was never made.
Did you know that Jamie Lee Curtis was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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