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 Roles turned down by Winona Ryder:

Almost Famous
Winona Ryder was considered to play Penny Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson

Broken Dreams
Winona Ryder was set to co-star in this John Boorman project, before the death of River Phoenix.
Actor who got the part: None

The Brown Bunny
Winona Ryder turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Chloe Sevigny

Chaplin
According to IMDB, Winona Ryder was attached to the project at one time.

Conspiracy Theory
Winona Ryder was considered for the role Alice.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts

Fearless
According to an interview, Winona wanted and was screentested for the role of Carla.
Actor who got the part: Rosie Perez

Fight Club
Ryder was considered for the role of Marla Singer.
Actor who got the part: Helena Bonham Carter

Gangs of New York
Winona Ryder auditioned to play Jenny Everdeane.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz

The Godfather: Part III
Winona had orginally been cast as Mary Corleone, Michaels' daughter, but had to drop out due to illness[nevous exhaustion].
Actor who got the part: Sofia Coppola

The Hudsucker Proxy
According to an interview with Charlie Rose, Winona was upset about not getting the role of Amy Archer.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Jason Leigh

In Country
Winona Ryder tested for the role of Samantha.
Actor who got the part: Emily Lloyd

Jerry Maguire
Winona Ryder was considered to play Dorothy.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger

Le Divorce
Winona Ryder turned down a role in the film.

Love Me or Leave Me
In the '90s, the actress was often talked about for a remake of the popular and influential 1955 musical biography of '20s singer Ruth Etting.
Actor who got the part: Project Abandoned

Melinda and Melinda
According to IMDB, Winona Ryder was originally cast as Melinda.
Actor who got the part: Radha Mitchell

The Object of My Affection
Winona Ryder turned down the role of Nina due to scheduling problem.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Aniston

Point of No Return
Winona Ryder auditioned for the lead role but didn't get the lead.
Actor who got the part: Bridget Fonda

Sabrina (1995)
Winona Ryder turned down the title role in Sabrina (1995).
Actor who got the part: Julia Ormond

Shakespeare in Love
Winona Ryder was seriously considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow

Sleepy Hollow
Winona Ryder turned down the role of Katrina in Sleepy Hollow.
Actor who got the part: Christina Ricci

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

There's Something About Mary
Winona Ryder was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz

Things Behind The Sun
Ryder dropped out of playing the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kim Dickens

Titanic
Winona Ryder auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kate Winslet






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