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Who was considered for Fatal Attraction?
Turned down the offer to direct the thriller reportedly to avoid complaints that he had constantly and unsuccessfully mimicked director Alfred Hitchcock.
Actor who got the part: Adrian Lyne
Barbara Hershey turned down the lead role of Alex.
Kline was considered for the lead role but opted to do A Fish Called Wanda.
Actor who got the part: Michael Douglas
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Jessica Lange and Debra Winger were two of many stars who turned down the role of Alex in the Oscar nominated, FATAL ATTRACTION.
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close
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Miranda Richardson turned down the lead role of Alex.
Stone auditioned for the role of Alex.
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close
While talking with David Letterman on 'the Late Show', Emma Thompson referred to auditioning for 'Fatal Attraction' (it was in the context of a story she was telling). Letterman asked if she really did audition and she said 'yes'.
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close
Apparently the director asked her to screen test before Glenn Close.
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close
Debra Winger turned down the lead role of Alex.
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