Mentioned as one of the young beauties considered for the movie.

Variety reported that Atkins was originally cast - when David Fincher was still attached to direct.

Mentioned as in the running for a role in the spy adventure thriller.

Carnahan was hired to direct MI3 and worked on it for over a year, but eventually dropped out over creative differences.

Fincher was at one point hired to direct the third Mission: Impossible film, but dropped out over creative differences.

Mentioned as a strong contender for one of the leading action roles in the spy thriller.

Lindsay Lohan told several magazines that she wanted a part in Mission:Impossible III. She met with director J.J. Abrams but ultimately did not receive the part.

Had been attached to the project to play a "romantic interest" for "Ethan Hunt," the character played by Tom Cruise.

Edward Norton sought out a role to fulfill a contractural obligation with the studio.