Brooke Adams auditioned for the lead role but lost out to Katharine Ross at the final auditions.

Tim Burton was attached to direct at one point.

In 1975, Joanna Cassidy was the first choice to play Bobby in the original movie, THE STEPFORD WIVES. After several days of shooting, director Bryan Forbes decided to replace her with Paula Prentiss.

Joan Cusack had the role of Bobbi but dropped out and was replaced by Bette Midler.

Cusack pulled out of the role of Walter.

Jane Fonda turned down a role in the film.

A very young Melanie Griffith screen tested for the role of Joanna Ingalls Eberhart, and came close to get the part.

Anjelica Huston screen tested for the lead role, which went to Katharine Ross.

Diane Keaton was the first choice to play Joanna in the original STEPFORD WIVES in 1975. At that time, Brian DePalma was attached to direct. Diane's therapist thought the role was 'not' the best idea and Katherine Ross won the role.

Elizabeth Montgomery was considered for the lead role.