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 Who was considered for Mission: Impossible III?

Jessica Alba
Mentioned as one of the young beauties considered for the movie.
Actor who got the part: Keri Russell

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

Kate Bosworth
Mentioned as in the running for a role in the spy adventure thriller.
Actor who got the part: Keri Russell

Joe Carnahan
Carnahan was hired to direct MI3 and worked on it for over a year, but eventually dropped out over creative differences.
Actor who got the part: JJ Abrams

David Fincher
Fincher was at one point hired to direct the third Mission: Impossible film, but dropped out over creative differences.
Actor who got the part: J.J. Abrams

Scarlett Johansson
Mentioned as a strong contender for one of the leading action roles in the spy thriller.
Actor who got the part: Keri Russell

Lindsay Lohan
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.

Carrie-Ann Moss
Had been attached to the project to play a "romantic interest" for "Ethan Hunt," the character played by Tom Cruise.
Actor who got the part: Michelle Monaghan

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



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