Who was considered for Big?
Warren Beatty was considered for the lead role of Josh.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Jeff Bridges was considered for the lead role at one point.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Costner was approached to get the lead role but was already commited to "Bull Durham".
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Robert De Niro was considered for the lead role but wanted too much money.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Clint Eastwood was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Harrison Ford was first choice for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks originally turned down his role.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Quaid told Larry King that he turned down the part in "Big" because he wanted to do "Everybody's All American."
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Steven Spielberg was considered to direct the film. He wanted Harrison Ford to star.
Actor who got the part: Penny Marshall
Robin Williams was reportedly considered for the role of Josh.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Winger was the first choice to play the lead role of Susan Lawrence, but she was pregnant at the time of filming.
Actor who got the part: Elizabeth Perkins
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