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Roles turned down by Diane Keaton:
Diane Keaton was originally cast in the film but was replaced with Sally Field.
Actor who got the part: Sally Field
After the success of "The First Wives Club," Midler, Keaton and Hawn were going to make another film together. The premise was about women who sell beauty products in the jungle. The film never got made.
Actor who got the part: Project Never Got Made
Keaton turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Audrey Hepburn
Diane Keaton turned down the part of Dorothy Valens.
Actor who got the part: Isabella Rossellini
Diane Keaton turned down the lead role because she didn't like the script.
Actor who got the part: Annette Bening
Keaton was turned down for the role of Frances Farmer. Jessica Lange won the part.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Diane Keaton was considered to star as photographer Diane Arbus in the biopic based on a book by Patricia Bosworth, at one point.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman
Diane Keaton auditioned for a role, but didn't get a part.
Diane Keaton turned down the lead female role because, like Jane Fonda, she didn't like the script.
Actor who got the part: Isabelle Huppert
Considered for the role of Caroline Ryan.
Actor who got the part: Gates McFadden
Diane Keaton was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
At one point Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson were considered to play the leads.
Actor who got the part: Ellen Barkin
Woody Allen wrote the part of Ariel for Diane Keaton, who was too busy to accept it. the casting of Mia Farrow began Woody's 13 year relationship with her.
Actor who got the part: Mia Farrow
Diane Keaton was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Karen Lynn Gorney
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
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 Katharine Ross won the role.
Actor who got the part: Katharine Ross
Considered for the role of Louise Sawyer.
Did you know that Diane Keaton was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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