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 Who was considered for Pleasantville?

Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis talked with the director of this film, and was considered. However the role ended up going to Joan Allen instead.
Actor who got the part: Joan Allen

Dick Van Dyke
The role of the TV repairman was written with Van Dyke in mind. In fact, in the original script the name of the repair company was "Rob's TV Repair" after Van Dyke's character in 'the Dick Van Dyke Show,' Rob Petrie.
Actor who got the part: Don Knotts



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