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 Who was considered for Carrie?

Linda Blair
Declined to play the lead role, fearing being typecast.
Actor who got the part: Sissy Spacek

Glenn Close
Before she became a bankable star, Glenn Close auditioned for the role of Carrie.
Actor who got the part: Sissy Spacek

Melanie Griffith
Griffith auditioned for the role of Carrie.
Actor who got the part: Sissy Spacek

Kay Lenz
Was considered for the role of Chris Hargensen.
Actor who got the part: Nancy Allen

Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek was actually pursued to play the role of Chris Harginson that went to Nancy Allen. She rethought the role and auditioned to play Carrie with grease in her hair and old clothes. She got the part.
Actor who got the part: Nancy Allen



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