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Giant (1956)
 Who was considered for Giant?

Pier Angeli
According to Pier Angeli: A Fragile Life, by Jane Allen, Angeli had been mentioned as a possibility for the role of Dennis Hopper's wife Juana.
Actor who got the part: Elsa Cárdenas

Audrey Hepburn
Director George Stevens thought of Audrey, before casting Taylor. the idea was dismissed since she was considered "too sophisticated"
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Taylor

Grace Kelly
Before Elizabeth Taylor accepted it, the role of Leslie was offered to Grace Kelly.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Taylor

Alan Ladd
For George Stevens' great American epic, the director favored Alan Ladd, his star of "Shane" who was in the midst of a career decline, to play oilman Jett Rink.
Actor who got the part: James Dean



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