Kathy Bates turned down the role of Julie Stiles Grandmother, as there was a breach of contract between her and producer Martin Bregmman. Bates took legal action and it resulted by winning her a payout of over $1.24 million.
The director's first choice to play Mama Morton.
Kathy Bates was past over from Directors as they thought her too frumpy, simple and too plain for the lead role of Franky, even though the part was written for Ms Bates on stage before the play was made into a film.
The little known at the time Kathy Bates was passed over to repeat her Broadway role as Jessie Cates.
Did you know that Kathy Bates was not the only choice for these movies?
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