Who was considered for A Beautiful Mind?
Tom Cruise was considered for the role of John Nash.
Actor who got the part: Russell Crowe
Geena Davis was considered to play Alicia Nash.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
According to Ron Howard, the four finalists for the part of Alicia were Claire Forlani, Ashley Judd, Mary McCormack and Jennifer Connelly.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Teri Hatcher was considered for the role of Alicia.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Hayek was considered for the role of Alicia Larde who is from El Salvador.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Famke Janssen campaigned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Ashley Judd campaigned for the lead role but lost out to Jennifer Connelly.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Jason Leigh was considered for the role of Alicia Nash.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Mía Maestro was considered for the role of Alicia.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Reportedly considered for the role of Alicia Nash.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Mary McCormack was reportedly one of the finalists for the part of Alicia, according to Ron Howard.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
One of the top choices for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Bridget Moynahan was looked for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Brittany Murphy was beat out for the role of Alicia by Jennifer Connelly.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Frances O'Connor was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Julia Ormond auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Robert Redford was considered to direct the film but could not fit it in his schedule.
Actor who got the part: Ron Howard
Mira Sorvino was told to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Hilary Swank was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Charlize Theron tested for the role of Alicia.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Emily Watson was considered for the role of Alicia, but was considered too British.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
Rachel Weisz, then hot from THE MUMMY, reportedly was offered and turned down the lead.
Actor who got the part: Jennifer Connelly
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