Roles turned down by Rachel Weisz:
Rachel Weisz was considered for the role of Penny Lane.
Actor who got the part: Kate Hudson
Rachel Weisz, then hot from THE MUMMY, reportedly was offered and turned down the lead.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Rachel Weisz was considered for the role of Bridget Jones (who is British).
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger
According to IMDB, Rachel Weisz was considered the role of Daisy, but turned down because of scheduling conflicts.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett
Considered for the role of Madeleine.
Actor who got the part: Jodie Foster
Rachel Weisz auditioned for a large role in the film, but was rejected.
The studio considered Rachel Weisz to play Katherine but she was too expensive.
Actor who got the part: Julia Stiles
Weisz was considered for the role of Lady Marian.
Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett
Weiss dropped out of the comedy drama; she had been set to play the love interest of Dennis Quaid in the comedy drama.
Actor who got the part: Sarah Jessica Parker
Auditioned to play Rose DeWitt Bukater.
Actor who got the part: Kate Winslet
Rachel Weisz turned down the part of Ruby.
Actor who got the part: Emily Watson
Did you know that Rachel Weisz was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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