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 Roles turned down by Miranda Richardson:

The Avengers
Miranda Richardson was considered for the role of Emma Peel.
Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman

Being Julia
Miranda was originally cast in the lead role but had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts.
Actor who got the part: Annette Bening

Bridget Jones's Diary
Miranda Richardson was considered for the role of Bridget Jones.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Bring Me The Head of Mavis Davis
Miranda Richardson turned down the title role.
Actor who got the part: Jane Horrocks

Casino Royale
Miranda Richardson turned down the role of Vesper Lynd.
Actor who got the part: Eva Green

Darkman
Considered for the role of Julie Hastings.

Decadence
Miranda Richardson turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Joan Collins

The End of the Affair
Miranda Richardson was considered for the role of Sarah Miles until Julianne Moore wrote a letter to director asking for that part.
Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore

The English Patient
Miranda read for the role of Katharine Clifton.
Actor who got the part: Kristin Scott Thomas

Fatal Attraction
Miranda Richardson turned down the lead role of Alex.

Howards End
Turned down the lead role of Margaret, later to win Emma Thompson a Best Actress Oscar.
Actor who got the part: Emma Thompson

Nicholas Nickleby
Miranda was cast as Mrs. Squeers but had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts with the film 'Spider.'
Actor who got the part: Juliet Stevenson

Rob Roy
Jessica Lange replaced Miranda Richardson for the role of Mary MacGregor.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange

Waterland
Miranda Richardson was considered for the role of Mary Crick.
Actor who got the part: Sinéad Cusack






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