According to imdb, Jason Filardi's original screenplay was entitled "Jailbabe.com" and he had Adam Sandler in mind for Peter Sanderson when he first wrote it.

Sandler was considered to play Willy Wonka.

Backed out of the lead role opposite Tom Cruise, eventually played by Jamie Foxx.

Adam Sandler was considered for the role of Azrael.

Adam Sandler was originally attached to play Michael Berkow, but dropped out when "The Waterboy" was greenlit.