Reportedly turned down the role of Jack.

Reportedly turned down the role of Jack.

Basinger turned down the female lead role.

Halle Berry turned down the lead role of Annie.

The role of Jack (Keanu Reeves) was originally written for Jeff Bridges.

Tom Cruise was reportedly offered the lead role but declined.

The role of Annie (Sandra Bullock) was originally written for Ellen DeGeneres.

Reportedly turned down the role of Jack.

In an interview with Movieline magazine, Grieco said he was offered the lead in Speed but turned it down becuase the script wasn't that great. In the same interview he said his instincts sucked because he thought Mobsters was a good script.

Tom Hanks was reportedly offered the lead role, but declined.

Ed Harris was originally going to play Harry (Jack's buddy).

Turned down the lead role.

Parker Posey auditioned for Speed and didn't get it. She's told the story on several talk shows, about asking for a plate to use as a steering wheel for her auditon.

Bruce Willis was reportedly offered the lead role but declined.

Winger was a potential contender for the lead role.