Basinger reportedly turned down the role of Irene Walker.

Was considered for the role of Maerose.

Was considered for the role of Maerose, but director John Huston feared she was too young for the part.

Was considered for the role of Maerose.

Was originally offered the role of Maerose Prizzi but ultimately turned it down.

O'Neal was considered for the role of Irene Walker.

Shields was considered to play Irene Walker. However, director John Huston considered her that she wasn't a bankable star because she was already attending at Princeton.