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 Roles turned down by Anjelica Huston:

1492: Conquest of Paradise
Anjelica Huston was breifly considered for the role of Queen Isabella because Weaver had Alien3 scheduling conflicts.
Actor who got the part: Sigourney Weaver

The Bridges of Madison County
Anjelica Huston was reportedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep

The Fortune
Director Mike Nichols and Jack Nicholson (Huston's then boyfriend)considered her for the role of Freddie Biggars and asked to do audition. Huston refused.
Actor who got the part: Stockard Channing

The Gerry Conlon Story
In 1993 Anjelica Huston was attached to star in Jim Sheridan's "The Gerry Conlon Story."
Actor who got the part: NEVER MADE

Heartbreakers
ANJELICA HUSTON and ALICIA SILVERSTONE were originally cast in the film.

Marvin's Room
ANJELICA HUSTON was considered for the role of Bessie Greenfield played by Diane Keaton.
Actor who got the part: Diane Keaton

Million Dollar Baby
Anjelica Huston wanted to direct the movie. When producer Albert S. Ruddy acquired the "Rope Burns" rights she was busy on another project and Clint Eastwood took the director's chair.
Actor who got the part: Clint Eastwood

Misery
Anjelica Huston turned down Annie Wilkes part.
Actor who got the part: Kathy Bates

The Remains of the Day
Turned down the part of the housekeeper.

Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Anjelica Huston has stated that she was "desperate" to read for Zeffirelli's film, but her father had her cast in 'A Walk with Life and Death' instead.
Actor who got the part: Olivia Hussey

The Royal Tenenbaums
Huston originally turned down the role of Etheline Tenenbaum until director Wes Anderson added some additional scenes with her character.
Actor who got the part: Anjelica Huston

Shadowboxer
Anjelica Huston was considered for the role of Rose.
Actor who got the part: Helen Mirren

The Witches of Eastwick
Anjelica Huston auditioned for the role of Alexandra Medford but Cher won the part.
Actor who got the part: Cher






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