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Roles turned down by Jodie Foster:
Foster turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Elisabeth Shue
Foster was considered for the role of Catherine Tramell.
Actor who got the part: Sharon Stone
Jodie Foster auditioned for the role of Emmeline, the young girl shipwrecked and marooned on a tropical island.
Actor who got the part: Brooke Shields
Jodie Foster turned down the lead role of Alice.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts
Jodie Foster had the lead but dropped out due to pregnancy.
Actor who got the part: Ashley Judd
Originally written as a star vehicle for Jodie Foster, THE GAME changed direction and the female lead became male. Sean Penn was cast instead.
Actor who got the part: Sean Penn
Jodie Foster turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Natasha Richardson
Foster refused to reprise her Oscar-winning role of Clarice Starling due to concerns about how the character was written in "Hannibal."
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore
Foster was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow
Jodie Foster turned down the role.
Actor who got the part: Annette Bening
Jodie Foster was Lucas' second choice to play Princess Leia.
Actor who got the part: Carrie Fisher
Foster agreed to do the movie but preproduction took so long that she had to drop out.
Actor who got the part: Susan Sarandon
Jodie Foster was reportedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Did you know that Jodie Foster was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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