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 Who was considered for Frances?

Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret was mentioned as a possible Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger got so far as to film screentests with Sam Shepard, but ultimately lost out to Anjelica Huston.
Actor who got the part: Anjelica Huston

Jane Fonda
Jane was considered for the role of actress Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn was turned down for the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Celeste Holm
Celeste was considered for the part of Lillian Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Kim Stanley

Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson wanted to play the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Diane Keaton
Keaton was turned down for the role of Frances Farmer. Jessica Lange won the part.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Victoria Principal
Turned down the lead role due to scheduling conflicts with "Dallas".
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek was considered for for the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld was considered for the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Natalie Wood
Around 1966, Natalie Wood was attached to star in a biopic of Frances Farmer. The project then stalled and wasn't filmed until the 1980s.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange



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