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 Who was considered for L.A. Confidential?

Lorraine Bracco
Turned down the role of Lynn Bracken.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Geena Davis
Geena Davis and Jennifer Jason Leigh were two of many stars who turned down the role of Lynn in the Oscar nominated, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith turned down the role that brought back Kim Basinger to the spotlight.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Teri Hatcher
Was among the first choices to play Lynn Bracken.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh turned down the lead role of Lynn.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Amy Locane
Amy Locane auditioned for the role of Lynne Bracken.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Michael Madsen
According to IMDB, the part was written with Madsen in mind but Crowe ended up with the part. It is speculated that Madsen wasn't even approached for the role.
Actor who got the part: Russell Crowe

Kathy Najimy
Producers wanted Kathy Najimy for the part of Lynn Bracken, but turned her down because she was "too nice" to play a hooker.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Kathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Quinlan turned down the lead part of Lynn.

Rene Russo
Was among the first choices to play Lynn Bracken.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Meg Ryan
Was considered for the role of Lynn.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger

Izabella Scorupco
Izabella Scorupco turned down the role of Lynn Bracken. Kim Basinger agreed and won an Academy Award.
Actor who got the part: Kim Basinger



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