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 Who was considered for Philadelphia?

William Baldwin
William Baldwin auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis was considered for the lead role of Andrew Beckett.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Andy Garcia
Andy Garcia was considered for the lead role of Andrew Beckett.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton was considered for the lead role of Andrew Beckett.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Bill Murray
Director Jonathan Demme considered casting Bill Murray in the role of Joe Miller because he felt casting a comedic actor in the role would be a good counter balance for Tom Hanks, but decided to cast Denzel Washington after he showed interest in the part.
Actor who got the part: Denzel Washington

Christopher Reeve
Reeve was offered the part of Andrew Beckett but declined writing in a letter to producers that the role was to depressing.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Robin Williams
Williams was considered for role of Joe Miller.
Actor who got the part: Denzel Washington



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