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 Roles turned down by Amy Irving:

Amadeus
Amy Irving was considered for the part of Constanze Mozart.

American Gigolo
Was considered for the role of Michelle.
Actor who got the part: Lauren Hutton

The Blue Lagoon
Irving was considered for the role of Emmeline.
Actor who got the part: Brooke Shields

Close Encounters of The Third Kind
Amy Irving was considered too young for the role, also dating the director became problematic and resulted in Irving not being cast.
Actor who got the part: Melinda Dillon

Fatal Attraction
Turned down the role of Alex Forrest.
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close

Gangs of New York
One of several actors attached at some point, because the film was in development for over 25 years.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz

Passion of Mind
Amy Irving turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore

Raiders of The Lost Ark
Amy Irving was reportedly considered for the role of Marion.
Actor who got the part: Karen Allen

Saturday Night Fever
Amy Irving auditioned and was highly considered for the role of 'Stephanie' but was dropped in favour of a lesser known Karen Lynn Gorney.
Actor who got the part: Karen Lynn Gorney

Scarface
Amy Irving auditioned to play Elvira.
Actor who got the part: Michelle Pfeiffer

Star Wars
Amy Irving reportedly auditioned for the role of Princess Leia and ended up getting the role of Sue Snell in Carrie.
Actor who got the part: Carrie Fisher

Straight Time
Amy Irving turned down the role of Selma Darin.
Actor who got the part: Kathy Bates






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