Had been considered for the role of Dr. Chase Meridian.

Robin Wright Penn screen tested with Tom Hanks for the role of Sherman's mistress.

According to a 1995 interview, Robin states she auditioned for the role which later went to Molly Ringwald.

According to a 1997 interview with Penn, she states that she would have loved to have played the role of Bess McNeill.

Robin Wright Penn reportedly turned down the female role.

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.

Turned down the role of the wife of the young lawyer.

Robin Wright Penn was reportedly considered for the lead role.

This film was written with Robin Wright Penn in mind.

Dropped out of the film, in which she would have played "Maid Marion," because she discovered she was pregnant.

Robin Wright turned down the lead role.

According to a 1995 interview, Robin lost out to Molly Ringwald for the lead in this film.

Robin Wright Penn turned down the role of Sally/Tally Atwater.

Originally cast in the movie, she later dropped out due to delays in filming.