Roles turned down by Susan Sarandon:
Sarandon was very interested in the prospect of playing "Catwoman."
Actor who got the part: Michelle Pfeiffer
Susan Sarandon was considered for the role of Joon, but they later decided she was too old.
Actor who got the part: Mary Stuart Masterson
Susan Sarandon was reportedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
The role of Lisa Emerson was offered to her, but she turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Dana Delany
Susan Sarandon was considered for the role of Laura Klein, but producers feared that she would be very expensive.
Actor who got the part: Isabella Rossellini
Susan Sarandon was originally cast in The Girl in The Park but dropped out.
Actor who got the part: Sigourney Weaver
Susan Sarandon was up for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
Turned down the role of the mother.
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams
Susan Sarandon was originally cast as Madame Merle.
Actor who got the part: Barbara Hershey
Sarandon originally pitched this film to NBC in the 90s.
Actor who got the part: Sigourney Weaver
Was strongly considered for the role of Clarisse.
Actor who got the part: Julie Andrews
Susan Sarandon tested for the role of Adrian.
Actor who got the part: Talia Shire
Susan Sarandon was first choice to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kathleen Turner
Susan Sarandon turned down the chance to reprise the role of Janet Weiss due to salary.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Harper
Was considered for the role of Joanna.
Actor who got the part: Katharine Ross
Susan Sarandon was originally cast in the role of Nicole Kidman's character's mother.
Actor who got the part: Holland Taylor
Was supposed to play Alex, but at the last minute, that role was given to Cher, and Sarandon play the role of the cellist.
Actor who got the part: Cher
Did you know that Susan Sarandon was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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