Anderson was considered to play Clarice after Jodie Foster declined.

Was considered for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster opted for not reprising the role she played in "The Silence of the Lambs".

Was strongly in the running for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster backed out.

Considered to take on the role of Clarice in Hannibal.

Demme turned down a chance to direct the sequel to his Oscar-winning film "The Silence of the Lambs."

Considered for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster backed out.

Foster refused to reprise her Oscar-winning role of Clarice Starling due to concerns about how the character was written in "Hannibal."

Helen Hunt was considered to play Clarice after Jodie Foster declined.

According to The London Daily Telegraph, Angelina Jolie was one of the acctresses considered for the role of Clarice when Jodie Foster refused the part.

One of the many actresses considered when Jodie Foster refused to reprise her role as "Clarice Starling."

Was strongly considered for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster dropped out.

John Malkovich was reportedly contacted about playing Lector if Hopkins didn't want to play the part.

After Jodie Foster departed from the role of Clarice Starling, Alyssa Milano was heavily considered for the part, but she declined because she was already commited to the TV series "Charmed".

Was strongly considered for the role of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster departed.

Christopher Reeve turned down the role of Verger.

Was considered for the part of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster departed.

Tim Roth was considered to play the title role when Hopkins expressed doubt in reprising the role.