Roles turned down by Winona Ryder:
Winona Ryder was considered to play Penny Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson
Winona Ryder was set to co-star in this John Boorman project, before the death of River Phoenix.
Actor who got the part: None
Winona Ryder turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Chloe Sevigny
According to IMDB, Winona Ryder was attached to the project at one time.
Winona Ryder was considered for the role Alice.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts
According to an interview, Winona wanted and was screentested for the role of Carla.
Actor who got the part: Rosie Perez
Ryder was considered for the role of Marla Singer.
Actor who got the part: Helena Bonham Carter
Winona Ryder auditioned to play Jenny Everdeane.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Winona had orginally been cast as Mary Corleone, Michaels' daughter, but had to drop out due to illness[nevous exhaustion].
Actor who got the part: Sofia Coppola
According to an interview with Charlie Rose, Winona was upset about not getting the role of Amy Archer.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Jason Leigh
Winona Ryder tested for the role of Samantha.
Actor who got the part: Emily Lloyd
Winona Ryder was considered to play Dorothy.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger
Winona Ryder turned down a role in the film.
In the '90s, the actress was often talked about for a remake of the popular and influential 1955 musical biography of '20s singer Ruth Etting.
Actor who got the part: Project Abandoned
According to IMDB, Winona Ryder was originally cast as Melinda.
Actor who got the part: Radha Mitchell
Winona Ryder turned down the role of Nina due to scheduling problem.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Aniston
Winona Ryder auditioned for the lead role but didn't get the lead.
Actor who got the part: Bridget Fonda
Winona Ryder turned down the title role in Sabrina (1995).
Actor who got the part: Julia Ormond
Winona Ryder was seriously considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow
Winona Ryder turned down the role of Katrina in Sleepy Hollow.
Actor who got the part: Christina Ricci
Winona Ryder turned down the lead role of Shelby.
Actor who got the part: Julia Roberts
Winona Ryder was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Cameron Diaz
Ryder dropped out of playing the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kim Dickens
Winona Ryder auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kate Winslet
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