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Roles turned down by Isabella Rossellini:
Robert James Waller seriously considered Isabella Rossellini for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
Isabella Rossellini was offered the lead role in "Bull Durham", but turned it down in a fear of being typecast as a "femme fatale".
Actor who got the part: Susan Sarandon
Was considered for the role of Kathy, but backed out.
Actor who got the part: Catherine Deneuve
According to director Adrian Lyne, she was offered the role of Alex Forrest. However she turned down the part because she didn't want to be typecast as a "femme fatale".
Actor who got the part: Glenn Close
Early in development, Rossellini was considered for the role of Mary.
Actor who got the part: Scarlett Johansson
Isabella Rossellini was considered to play Mia.
Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman
Rossellini was originally set to star as Abby, but backed out. Debra Winger replaced her.
Actor who got the part: Debra Winger
Isabella Rossellini was considered for the lead role but was rejected by James Cameron for being "too Italian".
Actor who got the part: Jamie Lee Curtis
Isabella Rossellini was considered for the role of Tess, but her Italian accent couldn't work with the American character.
Actor who got the part: Melanie Griffith
Did you know that Isabella Rossellini was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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