Roles turned down by Kay Lenz:
Auditioned for the role of Michelle.
Actor who got the part: Lauren Hutton
Lenz was interested to play the lead female role in a high profile movie, because her previous attempts to be a movie star failed.
Actor who got the part: Liza Minnelli
Lost out to Susan Sarandon for the role of Annie, because producers wanted a more profitable star.
Actor who got the part: Susan Sarandon
Was considered for the role of Chris Hargensen.
Actor who got the part: Nancy Allen
Turned down the role of Regan McNeil because she didn't like the script. William Friedkin decided she was too old.
Actor who got the part: Linda Blair
Was supposed to play the lead role, but dropped out to do another film.
Actor who got the part: Mia Farrow
Had the role of Carol but lost it to Tuesday Weld when Sergio Leone was forced to go with a more bankable star.
Actor who got the part: Tuesday Weld
Did you know that Kay Lenz was not the only choice for this movie? (click to learn more)
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