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Who was considered for As Good as It Gets?
Could not play the "Simon Bishop" role because of complications on another project, "Grosse Point Blank."
Actor who got the part: Greg Kinnear
Griffith was considered for the role of Carol.
Actor who got the part: Helen Hunt
Holly Hunter turned down the lead in "As Good as it Gets" because she objected to the age difference between her character and Jack Nicholson.
Actor who got the part: Helen Hunt
Kline was attached to the film in early stages.
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson
Uma Thurman was considered for the female lead, but the producers turned her down because she was too young.
Actor who got the part: Helen Hunt
John Travolta was considered for the role of Melvin.
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson
Betty White turned down the Shirley Knight role because she did not like the treatment of animals in the script.
Actor who got the part: Beverly Connelly
Turned down the role of "Beverly" because, as animal rights activist, she objected to the way a dog is treated in the film.
Actor who got the part: Shirley Knight
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