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 Who was considered for The Waterboy?

Dianne Weist
Both Weist's and Bates' agents were sent the script. Weist declined as thought the role too close to her part in the up coming movie Practical Magic, and Bates also refused until her niece actually begged her to take the role of Adams Sandlers mother.
Actor who got the part: Kathy Bates



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