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Roles turned down by Sissy Spacek:
Sissy Spacek is said to have originally been the top choice for the role of Milena.
Actor who got the part: Theresa Russell
Sissy Spacek was heavily considered for the role of Dorothy Valens.
Actor who got the part: Isabella Rossellini
Sissy Spacek was actually pursued to play the role of Chris Harginson that went to Nancy Allen. She rethought the role and auditioned to play Carrie with grease in her hair and old clothes. She got the part.
Actor who got the part: Nancy Allen
Was considered for the role of Alex, but producers decided she was too old.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Beals
Sissy Spacek was considered for for the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Sissy Spacek auditioned for the role of Lilly Dillon.
Actor who got the part: Anjelica Huston
Considered for the role of Carol Bell.
Actor who got the part: Sally Field
Director Peter Bogdanovich considered her for the role of beautiful, spoiled, sad "Jacy Farrow."
Actor who got the part: Cybill Shepherd
Sissy Spacek dropped out, Meryl Streep took over.
Actor who got the part: Meryl Streep
Sissy Spacek was reportedly considered for the role of Cora.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Was considered a top choice for the role of Clarisse Renaldi.
Actor who got the part: Julie Andrews
Sissy Spacek was first choice to play lead.
Actor who got the part: Marylin Chambers
Sissy Spacek auditioned for the role of Myra.
Actor who got the part: Laurie Heineman
Spacek was considered for the role of Emma.
Actor who got the part: Debra Winger
Sissy Spacek auditioned to play Thelma, but after reading the script, she thought it was "awful".
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Sissy was cast as cowgirl Sissy Davis when filming was delayed when John Travolta's dog bit him, and the part recast.
Actor who got the part: Debra Winger
Did you know that Sissy Spacek was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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