Who was considered for The Accidental Tourist?
Barkin screen tested for the role of Muriel.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Candice Bergen was considered to play the role of Muriel. She lost the part to Geena Davis.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Colleen Camp turned down a role in the film.
Kate Capshaw was considered to play the quirky, "Muriel Pritchett".
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
The producer's first choice was actually Laura Dern before Geena Davis.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Melanie Griffith was considered to play "Muriel".
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Jessica Lange was up for the part of Muriel.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Amy Madigan was considered to play the part of "Muriel Pritchett".
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Penelope Ann Miller turned down a role in the film.
Mary Steenburgen was considered to play the role of "Muriel".
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Victoria Tennant was considered to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
Jo Beth Williams auditioned to play "Muriel".
Actor who got the part: Geena Davis
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