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Roles turned down by Jessica Lange:
Jessica Lange was reportedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
In 2003 Lange planned to star in a film based on the novel by Colette to be directed by Christopher Hampton.
Actor who got the part: Film Not Made
Jessica Lange and Debra Winger were two of many stars who turned down the role of Alex in the Oscar nominated, FATAL ATTRACTION.
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close
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Jessica Lange was considered for the Elise Elliot role.
Actor who got the part: Goldie Hawn
Jessica Lange was considered for the role of Julia Tate.
Actor who got the part: Mary Steenburgen
Gorillas in The Mist is said to have been written with Jessica Lange in mind, but she turned down the role due to her pregnancy.
Actor who got the part: Sigourney Weaver
Lange was considered for the role of Eleanor Shaw.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
Jessica Lange was offered the lead in "The River," but chose to produce and star in her own farm movie - "Country."
Actor who got the part: Sissy Spacek
Jessica Lange was offered the female lead opposite Michael Douglas in this romantic-comedy after her success with Frances and Tootsie. She turned down the part in order to tackle "more serious" work.
Actor who got the part: Kathleen Turner
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