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 Who was considered for The Stepford Wives?

Brooke Adams
Brooke Adams auditioned for the lead role but lost out to Katharine Ross at the final auditions.
Actor who got the part: Katharine Ross

Tim Burton
Tim Burton was attached to direct at one point.
Actor who got the part: Frank Oz

Joanna Cassidy
In 1975, Joanna Cassidy was the first choice to play Bobby in the original movie, THE STEPFORD WIVES. After several days of shooting, director Bryan Forbes decided to replace her with Paula Prentiss.
Actor who got the part: Paula Prentiss

Joan Cusack
Joan Cusack had the role of Bobbi but dropped out and was replaced by Bette Midler.
Actor who got the part: Bette Midler

John Cusack
Cusack pulled out of the role of Walter.
Actor who got the part: Matthew Broderick

Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda turned down a role in the film.

Melanie Griffith
A very young Melanie Griffith screen tested for the role of Joanna Ingalls Eberhart, and came close to get the part.
Actor who got the part: Katharine Ross

Anjelica Huston
Anjelica Huston screen tested for the lead role, which went to Katharine Ross.
Actor who got the part: Katharine Ross

Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton was the first choice to play Joanna in the original STEPFORD WIVES in 1975. At that time, Brian DePalma was attached to direct. Diane's therapist thought the role was 'not' the best idea and Katherine Ross won the role.
Actor who got the part: Katherine Ross

Elizabeth Montgomery
Elizabeth Montgomery was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Katherine Ross



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