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Roles turned down by Tim Burton:
The quirky, uneven director was offered the chance to direct the film but was too involved planning "Edward Scissorhands" to accept.
Actor who got the part: Warren Beatty
Burton was reportedly the first choice to direct.
Tim Burton was reportedly considering to direct this film.
Actor who got the part: Ron Howard
Tim Burton was attached to direct if Warner Bros. had won the bid to produce.
Actor who got the part: Stephen Speilberg
Tim Burton was attached to direct the film at one time.
Actor who got the part: Brad Silberling
Tim Burton thought about directing, but gave Henry Selick the director's chair so he could concentrate on Batman Returns.
Actor who got the part: Henry Selick
After locations had been scouted, the studio pulled the rug from under director Burton's period epic with Jim Carrey because his budget was too big.
Tim Burton passed on directing Stay Tuned to work on Batman Returns.
Actor who got the part: Peter Hyams
Tim Burton was attached to direct at one point.
Actor who got the part: Frank Oz
When Nicolas Cage was attached to star, Tim Burton was attached to direct. Eventually, this incarnation of the project fell apart.
Actor who got the part: Bryan Singer
Did you know that Tim Burton was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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