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       Roles turned down by Alyssa Milano: 
 Auditioned for the role of Sarah Tobias, but producers turned her down fearing she was too young for the part. Actor who got the part: Jodie Foster 
 Was originally offered the lead role, but turned it down due to her commitment to TV series "Charmed". Actor who got the part: Jodie Foster 
 Turned down the role of Danielle due to pressure from "Who's the Boss?" fellow cast member Tony Danza. Actor who got the part: Juliette Lewis 
 Was considered for the role of Dylan Sanders. Actor who got the part: Drew Barrymore 
 Was considered for the part of Jenny. Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz 
 After Jodie Foster departed from the role of Clarice Starling, Alyssa Milano was heavily considered for the part, but she declined because she was already commited to the TV series "Charmed". Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore 
 Auditioned for the role of Avery Bishop. Actor who got the part: Kelly Preston 
 Was considered for the part of Alison Scott. Actor who got the part: Katherine Heigl 
 Turned down the role of Mia, fearing being typecast for playing girl-next-door characters. Actor who got the part: Anne Hathaway 
 Turned down the lead role. Actor who got the part: Sandra Bullock 
 Was originally cast as Connie, but turned the role down due to scheduling conflicts from "Charmed". Actor who got the part: Diane Lane 
 
 
 
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