Anne Archer was considered to play Louise.

Was considered for the role of Louise.

Ridley Scott, having little interest in casting Geena Davis as Thelma, preferred the beautiful Sally Field.

Helen Hunt turned down the role of Thelma.

Considered for the role of Louise Sawyer.

Jessica Lange was considered to play Thelma.

Considered for the role of Louise Sawyer.

Considered for the role of Louise Elizabeth Sawyer.

Tatum O'Neal turned down the role of Thelma, that went to Geena Davis.

Kathleen Quinlan was reportedly considered for the role of Thelma.

Considered for the role of Louise Elizabeth Sawyer.

Auditioned for the role of Thelma, but lost out to Geena Davis at the final auditions. She also auditioned for the role of Louise, but lost out to Susan Sarandon.

Meg Ryan was also up for the role of Louise.

Sissy Spacek auditioned to play Thelma, but after reading the script, she thought it was "awful".

Barbra Streisand was also considered for the role of Louise Sawyer.

Meg Tilly was considered to play Thelma.