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 Who was considered for American Beauty?

Kim Basinger
According to Wikipedia, Kim Basinger was considered for the role of Carolyn Burham.
Actor who got the part: Annette Bening

Jessica Biel
Read for the part of Angela Hayes.
Actor who got the part: Mena Suvari

Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase turned down the lead role of Lester.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Spacey

Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels was considered for the part of Lester.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Spacey

Majandra Delfino
Majandra Delfino auditioned for the role of Angela Hayes.
Actor who got the part: Mena Suvari

Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst turned down the lead role of Angela (Mena Suvari).
Actor who got the part: Mena Suvari

Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam turned down the chance to direct American Beauty.
Actor who got the part: Sam Mendes

Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal auditioned for the role of Ricky Fitts.
Actor who got the part: Wes Bentley

Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson tested for the role of Angela Hayes.
Actor who got the part: Mena Suvari

Leelee Sobieski
Leelee Sobieski auditioned for the role of Jane Burnham.
Actor who got the part: Thora Birch



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