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Roles turned down by Sigourney Weaver:
Weaver turned down the role of the ADA.
Actor who got the part: Kelly McGillis
Sigourney Weaver was cast in the film but had to drop out due to a conflicting schedule.
Among the gifted actresses considered for the leading role.
Actor who got the part: Kathleen Turner
Before Nicole Kidman signed on, Sigourney Weaver was the top choice for the role of Rae Ingram.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Weaver wanted to play the lead female role but director Fred Zinneman wanted someone else.
Actor who got the part: Betsy Brantley
Sigourney Weaver turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Natasha Richardson
Sigourney Weaver was considered for the role of Bessie Greenfield which was ultimately played by Diane Keaton.
Actor who got the part: Diane Keaton
Weaver was director's first choice to play Ada but she was taking a break from films at the time.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter
Weaver originally optioned the rights to this book in 1989 and wanted to star in it but the project was never made and Weaver became to old for the lead character.
Actor who got the part: Helen Hunt
During early development in the late 1980s casting rumors included Sigourney Weaver as Silk Spectre.
While Bryan Singer was still set to direct he intended to feature the villain Emma Frost/White Queen as a major character, with the role intended for Sigourney Weaver.
Did you know that Sigourney Weaver was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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Sigourney Weaver
