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Who was considered for Terms of Endearment?
Anne Bancroft was considered for the role of Aurora Greenway in Terms of Endearment.
Actor who got the part: Shirley MacLaine
Basinger turned down the supporting role of Debra Winger's best friend, and chose intead to do a larger role in "The Man Who Loved Women."
Actor who got the part: Lisa Hart Carroll
Louise Fletcher was considered to play the role of Aurora Greenway in Terms of Endearment.
Actor who got the part: Shirley MacLaine
Harrison Ford turned down the role of Garrett Breedlove.
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson
Jennifer Jones originally owned the book rights and had planned to play Aurora in the mid '70s.
Actor who got the part: Shirley MacLaine
Newman turned down the role of Garrett Breedlove.
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson
The character of Garrett Breedlove was created for Reynolds by writer/director James L. Brooks. Reynolds was already committed to star in "Stroker Ace."
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson
Spacek was considered for the role of Emma.
Actor who got the part: Debra Winger
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