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Roles turned down by Robin Wright Penn:
Had been considered for the role of Dr. Chase Meridian.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Robin Wright Penn screen tested with Tom Hanks for the role of Sherman's mistress.
Actor who got the part: Melanie Griffith
According to a 1995 interview, Robin states she auditioned for the role which later went to Molly Ringwald.
Actor who got the part: Molly Ringwald
According to a 1997 interview with Penn, she states that she would have loved to have played the role of Bess McNeill.
Actor who got the part: Emily Watson
Robin Wright Penn reportedly turned down the female role.
Actor who got the part: Laura Linney
According to an interview with Robin, she expressed an interest in playing the part of Martha, but was told that nobody would believe she was retarded and was offered the wife role instead.
Actor who got the part: Debra Winger
Turned down the role of the wife of the young lawyer.
Actor who got the part: Jeanne Tripplehorn
Robin Wright Penn was reportedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern
This film was written with Robin Wright Penn in mind.
Actor who got the part: Rachel McAdams
Dropped out of the film, in which she would have played "Maid Marion," because she discovered she was pregnant.
Actor who got the part: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Robin Wright turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Julia Ormond
According to a 1995 interview, Robin lost out to Molly Ringwald for the lead in this film.
Actor who got the part: Molly Ringwald
Robin Wright Penn turned down the role of Sally/Tally Atwater.
Actor who got the part: Michelle Pfeiffer
Originally cast in the movie, she later dropped out due to delays in filming.
Actor who got the part: Mira Sorvino

Did you know that Robin Wright Penn was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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