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 Roles turned down by Meg Ryan:

Basic Instinct
Supposedly was offered the lead role but turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Sharon Stone

Beyond Borders
Mentioned as a possible star of the epic love story and would have played the socialite philanthropist.
Actor who got the part: Angelina Jolie

Beyond Rangoon
The lead role was said to be intended originally for Ryan.
Actor who got the part: Patricia Arquette

Ghost
Meg Ryan was supposedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Demi Moore

Housesitter
Meg Ryan was set to play the role of Gwen, but left the film in June of 1991. She was replaced by Goldie Hawn.
Actor who got the part: Goldie Hawn

Maverick
Ryan was considered for the role of Mrs. Annabelle Bransford.
Actor who got the part: Jodie Foster

Pretty Woman
Meg was the studio's first choice for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts

Pulp Fiction
Meg Ryan was considered for the role of Mia.
Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman

Risky Business
Was considered for the part of Lana.

Shakespeare in Love
Meg Ryan was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow

The Silence of the Lambs
Ryan was considered to play Clarice Starling.
Actor who got the part: Jodie Foster

Steel Magnolias
Meg Ryan turned down the lead role of Shelby.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts

The Sure Thing
Meg Ryan auditioned for the role of Allison Bradbury.
Actor who got the part: Daphne Zuniga

To Die For
Ryan was attatched to star, but dropped out.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman

Washington Square
Turned down for the role of Catherine.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Jason Leigh






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