Shelly Hack was director Nicholas Meyer's first choice. They were dating at the time. She claimed she didn't want to take the lead in a film directed by her boyfriend.

Buddy Hackett was invited to appear in the film, but declined due to failing health. He died before the film premiered.

Buddy Hackett wanted to play the role of the agent and it was he who brought the screenplay (an early version of it) to the attention of executive producer Charles Evans.

The producers turned down the superb but sometimes difficult actress for the co-starring role of the social worker who has a powerful effect on Sidney Poitier, who was cast as a black militant. Poitier had lobbied for Hackett in the role.

Hackett was initially set to play the lead female role but was replaced by Anne Fancis due to clashes with the producers.

Hackman was considered for an early role in the film.

Gene Hackman was approached by Spielberg to play the role of Roy Neary.

Gene Hackman turned down the role several times before finally accepting...

Gene Hackman was turned down for the role of Sam Gerard.

Gene Hackman was considered for the role.

One of Tarantino's first choices to play Max Cherry.

Hackman was considered to star in Jaws.

Was considered for Jim Garrison.

Gene Hackman turned down the lead role.

Gene Hackman reportedly turned down the part of Howard Beale.

Hackman was considered for the role of McMurphy.

Gene Hackman was actually given the role of Dr. Berger but later dropped out.

Hackman was considered for the role of FDR that eventually went to Jon Voight.

Gene Hackman was considered to replace Marlon Brando in the role of William Randolph Hearst. The film was eventually scaled down to a TV movie.

Hackman was considered for the role of Rocky Balboa.

The first choice to play Hannibal Lecter.

Diana Ross and Gene Hackman were to have starred in TOUGH CUSTOMERS in the '70's but the project never got off the ground. Ross went on to make THE WIZ.

Gene Hackman was considered for the role of Deacon.

Sid Haig was originally asked to play Marsellus Wallace, but declined.

According to an interview to promote his reality show, Corey Haim said he had to choose between an ensemble piece (Stand By Me) and a starring role (Lucas). He chose Lucas and River Phoenix got the part.

Anthony Michael Hall turned down a part for fear of being typecast.

Originally cast as Private Joker, but was replaced by Matthew Modine.

Auditioned for the role of Ponyboy.

Turned down a role for fear of being typecast.

Halliwell (better known as Ginger Spice) was said to be considered to play the third angel.

Hamill was considered for the lead role after playing Mozart on Broadway.

Mark Hamill was considered to play the Riddler.

For the movie version of Harold Robbins' novel, Hamilton turned down the role of international playboy "Dax Xenos."

George Hamilton was to play the lead in an early version of the screenplay when producer Bob Kaufman was attached.

Linda Hamilton auditioned for the role of Joanne Galloway.

Linda Hamilton was rumoured to play the part of Molly Brown, as James Cameron was dating her at the time.

The pretty blonde actress was offered to Hitchcock as a possibility to play the troubled thief who assumes various disguises.

Hanks auditioned for the lead role of Drew.

Auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker.

Considered to play Batman.

Hanks was considered for the role of Inman.

Hanks was offered the role of Ray Kinsella but turned it down.

Was Considered For The Role Of Sam Wheat.

Tom Hanks was considered for the lead role.

Tom Hanks was considered for the role of Peter Pan.

Tom Hanks was the reportedly the original choice for the role of Jack.

Hanks was approached to play the lead role in Jerry Maguire.

Hanks was among the stars considered to play the leading role of the pioneering researcher in human sexuality.

Hanks was reportedly considered to play Richard Nixon.

Tom Hanks was apporached orginally about playing CIA agent Jack Ryan in patriot games.

Hanks was considered for the role of publisher Flynt.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Hanks was one of the actors who were considered for the lead role, which ultimately went to Steve Guttenberg.

Hanks was considered for the role of Jack Stanton.

Tom Hanks auditioned for the role of Joel.

Tom Hanks turned down the role of Andy Dufresne due to scheduling conflicts with "Forrest Gump."

Steve Martin admits that he considered Tom Hanks for the role of Ray Porter.

Tom Hanks was reportedly offered the lead role, but declined.

Many reports say Tom Hanks was to play the role of Zefram Chochrane, but was unable because he had prior commitments with "That Thing You Do."

One of the stars considered after Brad Pitt dropped out of the film.

Hanks reportedly declined the role because he had chosen to do Saving Private Ryan.

Tom Hanks was originally offered the role of Harry but turned it down because it was too "lightweight."

Hannah was offered the lead role of Vivian.

According to wikipedia, Daryl Hannah was considered to play Mia.

Hannah was originally denied the role of Annelle, but she convinced the director to give her the part.

Alyson Hannigan was originally offered the part of Heather but declined. She aksed to play Michelle instead.

Melora Hardin (from TV's The Office) was cast as Jennifer Parker, but was replaced when Eric Stoltz was fired and replaced with Michael J. Fox. She was considered to be too tall to be Marty McFly's girlfriend.

Ann Harding was tested to play the role of Orry Baxter for the initial 1941 production. It was made finally in 1946 with Jane Wyman.

The French actress and former Miss France auditioned for the role of Sophie Neveu.

Stan Laurel's comedy partner was considered for the role of Mr. Micawber.

Mariska was origianlly chosen to play the part of Dulcea but later left the project during production.

David Skal explanis in a documentary how the part of Venus was givien to Jean Harlow but then she pulled out from the film because the studios didn't think one of there a big star should be in a horror movie.

Jean Harlow was considered to play Scarlett O'Hara.

Jean Harlow refused the lead part of Anne Darrow.

Harlow died with the film about 90% completed, and her remaining scenes were shot with body double Mary Dees and voice double Paula Winslowe. MGM considered scrapping Harlow's footage and re-casting with Jean Arthur or Virginia Bruce, but the reaction at a preview and fan mail changed their minds.

Producer Hal Roach wanted Harlow to play "Marion Kirby," the sophisticated, sexy socialite who becomes a ghost. Harlow was unavailable at the time of production.

Woody Harrelson was considered for the role of Miguel Bain.

Seriously considered for the lead role of Jake Brigance (Matt McConaughey).

Barbara Harris reportedly had the role, but Teri Garr's agent got her the part based on her performance in Young Frankenstein.

Was considered seriously for the role of the self-destructive, hugely talented "Neely O'Hara" character, based on Judy Garland.

Danielle Harris lost her role to J.C. Brandy after reportedly asking for too much money.

The original draft of the screenplay had an attached page of cast ideas, which suggested that Ed Harris play newsroom boss Ed Harken.

Ed Harris was considered for the role of Carl Hanratty when Gore Verbinski was attached to direct.

Ed Harris was originally going to play Harry (Jack's buddy).

Ed Harris was considered to play Dr. Otto Octavius.

Harris was originally intended for the role of Tom Hardy.

Harris was considered for the role of Eddie Valiant.

Neil Patrick Harris was reportedly attached to play Mark at one point.

Neil Patrick Harris reportedly tried out for Nightcrawler.

Offered the great "Harry Palmer" spy role, he instead opted to do an uninspired Doris Day movie -- a decision he regretted.

Originally cast as Dr. Marc Chabot, but left the movie over creative differences.

Turned down the role in the musicalized version of Dickens' classic holiday story.

For his final film, the legendary Sir Charles Chaplin offered the role of the millionaire diplomat first to Harrison, who declined.

Had accepted the role in the musical version of Dickens' classic story but had to withdraw because he was involved with a difficult stage production.

A top choice for the role of the conceited, womanizing pianist.

Deborah Harry was considered to play Pris.

Melissa reportedly auditiond for a role in Eyes Wide Shut.

Melissa Joan Hart tried out for the part of Lolita.

Auditioned for the role of Sydney Prescott in "Scream."

Mellissa Joan Hart auditioned for the role of Jamie.

Elizabeth Hartman vigorously campaigned for the role of Pookie Adams, but lost out to Liza Minnelli who was nominated for a Best Actrss Oscar.

Josh Hartnett was considered to play Batman (as well as Superman in the potential Batman vs. Superman film).

According to Variety, Hartnett was considered for a role.

Josh Hartnett was considered to play Inman.

Josh Hartnett was reportedly considred for the role of Lestat.

Hartnett was considered for the role of Superman.

Turned down the title role in the classic version of the film about a handsome, womanizing louse.

Considered for the role of Marc Antony.

The pregnancy of Audrey Hepburn contributed to the cancellation of this Alfred Hitchcock project.

Considered as a candidate to play Fagin in the Carol Reed-directed musical,.

One of master director Michael Powell's top early choices to play the title role in his shocking thriller about voyeurism and murder.

When Lillian Harvey walked out on the film, a movie milestone took place. She was replaced by Ginger Rogers, who danced for the first time with Fred Astaire!

Teri Hatcher was considered for the role of Jennifer Jolie.

WIthdrew from the key role of an unlucky one-night-stand in director Jud Apatow's first movie comedy since "40 Year Old Virgin."

Anne Hathaway was reportedly a condidate to play Christine.

According to the DVD commentary by directore Eli Roth he strongly considered casting Rutger Hauer as the Dutch Businessman.

Anne Rice wanted Hauer to play Lestat but was overuled by the producers. She threatened to take her name off the project right up until she saw the final cut because she believed Cruise couldn't do the role justice.

Rutger Hauer was considered for the role of Robocop.

Real life porn star Annette Haven was originally cast as Holly in Brian De Palma's mystery thriller.

Although this musical had been earmarked for her, June Haver refused to be any part of it claiming the storyline was immoral.

Warner had June Haver in mind for this film, but as Day was becoming a box office star she was used instead.

Olivia De Havilland wanted too much money to star in the thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Alfred Hitchcock wanted De Havilland to play the married woman still in love with a man from her past, who has become a priest. The role became minimized, so a star of De Havilland's stature was not required.

Was pursued for the role of the dangerous -- or is she? -- "Brigid O'Shaughnessey."

Director Alfred Hitchcock had the lovely star in mind to play the young smalltown girl who begins to suspect that her dashing uncle is a murderer.

Turned down the role of Blanche duBois.

Olivia de Havilland turned down the role of Lisollette Mueller.

Ethan Hawke was considered for the role of Will Graham.

The British star was considered for the leading role.

One of the handful of directors considered by the studio and producer Sam Spiegel.

Hawks quit as director of this production after a disagreement with the producer Sam Goldwyn. William Wyler was brought in to complete the film.

The great Hawks was discharged from the adventure classic when his film "Bringing Up Baby," now considered a masterpiece, bombed at the box-office.

After the success of "The First Wives Club," Midler, Keaton and Hawn were going to make another film together. The premise was about women who sell beauty products in the jungle. The film never got made.

The Rose Ratliff/Rose Shelton part was written for Goldie Hawn.

When the film version was originally conceived in the '70s, Goldie was set to play Roxie.

Goldie Hawn turned down the role of Faye Greener.

Goldie Hawn was originally cast as Kate.

Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock considered Hawn to play the kooky fake spiritualist in what was to be his final motion picture.

According to an article run by Time magazine in 1975, the novel by Erica Jong was optioned by producer Julia Phillips as a project for either Brenda Vaccaro, Goldie Hawn or Barbra Streisand, but was never made.

Goldie Hawn was turned down for the role of Frances Farmer.

Had been set to play the Baker's Wife in a Rob Reiner-directed film version of the Stephen Sondheim hit musical.

Hawn was supposed to play the boxing trainer/manager opposite Ryan O'Neal.

Goldie Hawn turned down the part of Claire.

The director's first choice to play Eve Tessmacher.

Goldie & Meryl Streep considered doing the movie together, but decided to do "Death Becomes Her" instead.

Otto Preminger would not release her from her contract to make this film.

Nigel Hawthorne was originally cast as Sir William Gull but backed out to battle his cancer.

Robert Altman's never-made screen version of the Kurt Vonnegut novel was to have featured the great Hayden as "Kilgore Trout."

The great Hayden was considered for the key role of "The Captain."

Hayden was the first choice to play Quint.

Originally supposed to play the knife expert Britt, but dropped out of the project.

The great Hayden turned down the role of "Pike Bishop."

Julie Haydon tested for the role of Melanie Hamilton.

Considered for the role of "I" was the Broadway and film actress, who provided the screams in "King Kong" (1933) and who later originated the role of "Laura" in "The Glass Managerie" on Broadway.

Hayek was considered for the role of Alicia Larde who is from El Salvador.

Salma Hayek was novel writer Clive Cussler's first choice to play Eva Rojas.

Salma Hayek was considerd for the lead role but didn't get it. She opted for the film Frida instead.

Hayes turned down the Apple Annie role for several reasons, one being that she didn't like the script.

Alfred Hitchcock had the debonair star in mind to play the devious "Captain Lesgate," hired by the ex-tennis pro to kill his unfaithful wife. Budget problems dictated the role be cast with another good, but less expensive actor.

Louis Hayward tested for the role of the hero's hot-headed brother "George Conway" in Frank Capra's fantasy epic of Shangri-La.

Columbia pictures wanted Susan to play the title role but at the last minute replaced her.

In the early planning stages, Hayward was considered for the lead role of Simone.

Was the first choice to play Cleopatra.

Hayward was considered for the female lead.

Hayward was one of several actresses 20th Century Fox considered for the title role.

As a Paramount contract player at the time, Susan Hayward was considered for the part of Lola Dietrichson.

Hayward was tested for the part of Maria.

The fiery redhead tested for the role of "Scarlett O'Hara."

Susan Hayward was considered to play Helen Morgan in this biopic.

Under contract to Paramount, they pencilled in Hayward for the part of Claire opposite Fred MacMurray but by the time they got around to filming, Hayward had left the studio.

Hayward was supposed to have played Sophie in The Razor's Edge but she wanted to take some time off after the birth of her twins.

Hayward was held up on another film and unable to make this hit thriller.

Hayward was one of several names bandied about for the part of Nellie Forbush.

20th Century Fox put Hayward on suspension when she refused to do this film.

The part of Maria Vargas was supposedly written for (and inspired by the life of) Hayworth. She was offered the role and declined.

Columbia Pictures president Harry Cohn considered her a more suitable candidate to play "Billie Dawn" than Judy Holliday, who originated the role on Broadway.

First choice to play Ilsa.

The part of Coral was intended for Rita Hayworth, but she chose to make the Lady From Shanghai with estranged husband Orson Welles instead.

George Cukor had considered and tested her for the part of Katharine Hepburn's kid sister.

Hayworth failed to appear for work on the set and Columbia replaced her.

Hayworth was considered for the role of Brigid O'Shaughnessy.

Planned for Miss Hayworth but postponed when she got married to Orson Welles.

Rita Hayworth made a color screen test with Don Ameche and Gilbert Roland for the title role.

She was considered for the role of Delilah, but Columbia would not loan her out.

Legendary director Stanley Kubrick was frustrated by the father of Heatherton who refused to allow his daughter to star in the film.

Heche reportedly auditioned for the role of Catherine Sloper but lost to Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Francois Truffaut wanted Hedren to star in the film version of Ray Bradbury's novel. Alfred Hitchcock, who had Hedren under personal contract, refused to loan her and Julie Christie instead played both female roles.

The professional falling out between Hedren and mentor Alfred Hitchcock contributed to the cancellation of the director's dream project about a young bride who vanishes during her honeymoon only to return un-aged decades later.

The role of the glamorous mystery woman involved with amnesiac Gregory Peck is one of the many roles reportedly offered to Hedren that her mentor Alfred Hitchcock refused to let her do.

Alfred Hitchcock considered casting chic Hedren and Sean Connery in a big, globe-hopping thriller about an adventurous retired spy and his wife trapping and unmasking a dangerous international kidnapper.

Heigl was offered the role of Kate Libby and wanted to do it but her manager had already committed her to do 'Under Siege 2'.

The American Oscar winner was the first choice to play Professor Quatermass.

Joan Crawford apparently had cast approval and insisted that Anne Helm be replaced after filming began.

Robert Helpmann was proposed to play Sebastian Venable.

Hemingway auditioned for the lead role.

Henriksen was reportedly director James Cameron's original choice for the Terminator, even including early sketches drawn by the director himself.

After Robin and Marian she was offered the leading role in this project. She declined it saying she was too old for it.

Alfred Hitchcock and screenwriter Evan Hunter considered Audrey Hepburn a perfect actress to play spoiled, beautiful playgirl "Melanie Daniels."

Otto Preminger wanted Audrey for the main role in this movie based on Sagan's best seller. She lost to Jean Seberg, who finally got the part.

In her British chapter, in the early 50's, she was supposed to play a role in this production, later cancelled.

Hepburn was originally cast as Kate Ter Horst but wanted too much $$.

Audrey Hepburn was MGM's top choice for the lead, but Paramount wouldn't release her. the former studio regretted her non casting and moved on with a production that did not work enough.

Otto Preminger wanted Audrey Hepburn for the female leading role, opposite Tom Tryon. She had to decline due to pregnancy.

Hepburn rejected the role of Dominique Vallon in this film.

Audrey Hepburn was considered when Taylor was dying of pneumonia.

William Wyler, who directed her in Roman Holiday, had a first thought to cast Audrey for the lead in this production.

Famous italian director Visconti wanted Hepburn for the role of the Marquise, opposite Burt Lancaster. She declined, due to a character much post-modern, inconvenient to her cinema image.

Blake Edwards, who directed Audrey in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in 1961, thought that even if he had cast her for this production (something he wanted dearly), things would have failed, as they did. Time for commedies like this had come to an end by 1970 and beyond.

She said the role reminded her about her own life and consequently would be too hard to perform it.

In 1965, David Lean eagerly pursued Audrey for the role of Zhivago's wife, but she didn't want to work with someone so exact as him.

William Friedkin wanted her for the role of the Mother. She would accept if the film was shot in Rome, where she was living at the time. It was shot in the U.S.

Cary Grant, her co-star in Charade, wanted Audrey for the teacher leading role in Father Goose. Audrey had other commitments.

Audrey Hepburn would play Queen Isabella in Mel Ferrer's production (he wanted to act Columbus' part), that was finally cancelled due to financial shortages.

Director George Stevens thought of Audrey, before casting Taylor. the idea was dismissed since she was considered "too sophisticated"

She declined the movie version after exhausting from a long season acting the same piece on Broadway.

She was initially considered for the role, particularly because of chemistry working with O'Toole (How to steal a million), and success in a musical such as My Fair Lady. Herbert Ross, director, and herself, turned the idea down.

She did not comme to financial terms with the studio, so she declined Fred Zinnemann's offer. Later on, the movie was shot under George Roy Hill's direction.

Hal Wallis bought the rights for this Paramount production to author M. Luisa Bombal, thinking Audrey Hepburn for the lead. Bombal later declined the idea.

Audrey Hepburn declined the part of a young dying woman in this film.

Audrey turned down the role to rest up before starting "the Nun's Story"

Audrey was originally considered for a bigger role in this film, but she had other commitments.

French director Jacques Demy wanted Hepburn and Bardot for this production. Finally Deneuve and real sister Dorleac, were hired to perform as sisters!.

Charles Chaplin considered Audrey Hepburn as the protegee ballerina in this tragic film. Claire Bloom was cast reportedly without knowing a single ballet motion.

The part of Sarah was written by Moreau for Hepburn. When Hepburn declined, Moreau played the part herself.

In 1969, Mel Ferrer wanted his wife to work along with him in this production. the project was cancelled, basically because the couple filed divorce charges. Finally, Omar Sharif, Ava Gardner and Deneuve herself were casted.

Studio wanted her for the demanding role of Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller's teacher and mentor. Arthur Penn, director, said no.

Despite the fact Audrey Hepburn passed away in 1993, current director John Woo considered her profile for the leading role in this movie.This shows how influential she still is!

Producers of this TV film thought Audrey Hepburn should be cast for this religious role, particularly because she did masterly in "the nun's story". Negotiations failed.

Stanley Kubrick wanted especially Audrey Hepburn to play leading feminine role in this production. She declined. There is a letter supporting this, that appeared in several media in 2004.

Offered and declined because she wanted to be more at home, raising her children.

Hitchcock hired her for the leading role, but she got pregnant and stepped down.

Hepburn starred in the Broadway production but Mel Ferrer, Audrey's husband at the time, and director of the play, wanted control of the film and the project fell apart.

After completion of "Two for the road" in France, Audrey moved alone to Hollywood, to start "One step more" with Rossano Brazzi. Once there, the project was cancelled.

Audrey Hepburn turned down the lead role before it went to Meryl Streep.

Walt disney, who first shot a cartoon version of this story, put all his influence at work for a real acting version not to be produced.

Blake Edwards, who had just directed her in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", wanted her participation in the role of the Princess. Project fell apart.

20th Century Fox wanted Audrey for the lead role, but in the end it went to Maggie Smith.

Alec Guinnes recommended her for the part, but director Mervyn Le Roy said she wasn't known enough. Plop!.

At the peak of her career, in 1968, stepping down after completion of "Wait until dark", Audrey was offered the lead in this production. A lesbian role, much in the line of "the children's hour": human and intense. Her withdrawal was irreversible, however.

Audrey Hepburn was offered the title role in this film by director Otto Preminger.

Joshua Logan wanted Audrey to play leading role of japanese girl,opposite Brando, but she declined.

Before the final version, Paramount bought the rights and thought of Hepburn for the leading role. She declined.

Joshua Logan considered top actress of the time Audrey Hepburn for leading role.

Stanley Kubrick's number one actress Audrey Hepburn, was originally thought to play Varinia in this epic. Agreement didn't show up, and Stanley tried to cast her later, in "Napoleon",project that didn't work out either.

Producer Hal Wallis and playwright Tennessee Williams visiteed Audrey at her home in Switzerland in 1955 to discuss casting her as Alma in the film version of Williams' play. Negotiations soon broke down and Geraldine Page finally starred in the film six years later, repeating her stage role.

Hepburn was offered the role of Lady Brett but felt it was too risque of a role for her.

Hollywood producers told british director Tony Richardson to cast Hepburn for the leading role, otherwise they wouldn't finance it. He chose an unknown actress anyway. Pity!.

Cecil B. de Mille wanted Audrey Hepburn for the role of Queen Nefretiri, but she lacked the figure to fill silk gowns the role strongly required.

Hepburn was offered the lead in this movie of Garson Kanin's novel, but it was never made.

Directors Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise wanted Hepburn for the role of Maria, but she declined, due to other commitments.

John Ford initially offered the role of Dr. Cartwright to Hepburn, but she was unavailable.

Hepburn turned down the role of the Countess Ellen Olenska in this first film adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel.

The star decided against playing the only daughter of a wealthy industrialist in this MGM film.

This movie was supposed to be made in the 1960's with Shirley MacLaine as Evalina and Hepburn as her Aunt Dolly Bloomer, who designed the famous Bloomer pants. The movie of the Broadway musical was not made.

According to IMDB, Katharine Hepburn dropped out of this movie before filming began.

Hepburn and Doris Day were reportedly offered parts in this remake. Both declined, giving way to Audrey and Shirley.

According to Rudy Behlmer's Memo from David O. Selznik, RKO was going to buy the rights for the play to make a movie with Hepburn in 1935. The play was later sold to Warner Brothers and Davis was cast as Judith Traherne instead.

Spencer Tracy thought Katharine Hepburn should play both Beatrix and Ivy.

Hepburn was originally supposed to star in this movie.

Neither Hepburn nor Spencer Tracy liked the script MGM offered them about the marital problems of a bickering couple.

Katharine Hepburn was considered to play Scarlett but producers felt that she didn't fit the role at that time.

Before MGM obtained the rights, RKO planned to make this film with Katharine Hepburn as the innkeeper's daughter Margaret O'Neal.

Bette Davis wanted Katharine Hepburn to play opposite her, as the imperious concert pianist Sandra Kovak, in this Warner Bros melodrama.

Had been considered the frontrunner to star in the MGM drama.

Great director William Wyler had planned to make this film with Hepburn in the role of "Angharad." Wyler instead went off to do "The Little Foxes."

Katharine was offered the role of Miriam Deering but she turned it down.

According to A Scott Berg's biography of Hepburn, she was offered the role of Aunt March in the 3rd film version (Hepburn had played Jo in the first one). She declined, saying she could not be better than Edna Mae Oliver in the '33 version.

Katharine Hepburn was director Billy Wilder's first choice for the role of Helen, the girlfriend of alcoholic Don Birnam, but Hepburn had signed on to do Without Love and declined the part.

MGM considered Hepburn to star as the title character, the scientist who discovered radioactivity.

This film was originally planned to re-team Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.

Vincente Minnelli first wanted Hepburn to co-star as the Countess Sanziani in what would turn out to be the director's final movie ... and biggest flop.

Hepburn was a fan of George Bernard Shaw and wanted to film his play. A script was specially prepared for her but financing was never obtained.

Katharine Hepburn actually bought out her contract with RKO so she would not be forced to appear in this film.

Hepburn wanted to be cast as Lavinia Mannon but MGM did not want to make the movie.

Katharine Hepburn turned down the role of artist Hanna Jelkes.

Katharine Hepburn declined the role of the cockney waitress Mildred Rogers.

Hepburn, along with several other actresses, rejected this role in Frank Capra's last movie.

Katharine Hepburn was offered the role of Southern belle Loxi Claiborne and declined it.

Universal bought the rights to Ruth Gordon's play "A Very Rich Woman" for Hepburn. Gordon had co-written "Adam's Rib" and "Pat and Mike," but Hepburn--despite a long friendship with Gordon--wasn't interested in this material.

Katharine Hepburn was said to be considered for the role of Marian Starrett.

Katharine Hepburn turned down the part of the lonely aging divorcee Mary Treadwell in this Stanley Kramer drama.

In an AFI interview, Katharine Hepburn says that she was interested in playing Alma in this film, but producer Hal Wallis reportedly would not pay what she asked.

Considered for the part of Carrie Berniers.

Was to star for her longtime director collaborator George Cukor as the elderly eccentric world traveler. She walked off the project when Cukor refused to cast actress Joy Bang as the hippie "Tooley."

Katharine Hepburn was considered to repeat her stage performance of Margaret Mary Elderdice in the made for TV movie based on a play by Ernest Thompson.

Whitewater was a proposed co-starring film for Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn that was announced in 1977, but never made.

The role of Eden Pedecaris was originally intended for Hepburn.

Katharine Hepburn was considered for this film when it was to be made by Frank Capra.

Barbara Hershey was reportedly considered for the lead role.

Barbara Hershey turned down the lead role of Alex.

Director John Wayne offered the part of Jim Bowie to Charlton Heston, who did not want to be directed by Wayne, and declined.

Heston liked the script of director Blake Edward's epic comedy chase but had to turn down playing 'The Great Leslie' because of a production schedule conflict with "The Agony and The Ecstasy."

Although he turned down the part of Rafer Hoxworth in Hawaii, Heston did accept the lead in the sequel, The Hawaiians.

Heston was considered to play Chief Brody.

Rejected director George Cukor's offer to star opposite Marilyn Monroe in this musical comedy.

Heston wanted the role of Thomas More, but the producers never considered him as a candidate.

Declined the role of the American ambassador.

Charlton Heston reportedly turned down the Father McFeely role.

Charlton Heston was director Billy Wilder's original choice for the role of Sefton.

Turned down the great role of "Pike Bishop" in Sam Peckinpah's influential and classic Western.

Could not take the role of Darlene due to scheduling conflict.

Before being cast as Julie, Jennifer was considered to play Helen.

Hewitt was reportedly offered the role of Alex McDonough but passed due to scheduling conflicts.

Considered to play Lolita.

Jennifer very nearly got the role of Tricia Jones.

Hewitt auditioned for the role of Juliet.

During the original casting process, Jennifer Love Hewitt was cast as Paige Prescott.

The romantic comedy was originally planned for Hewitt.