Was among the top actors director Gus Van Sant talked to about starring in the love story between to ranch hands.

One of the top actors considered for the role of the sheepherder.

Talked with "Good Will Hunting" director Gus Van Sant about starring in a movie version of the great short story.

She auditioned for the role of "Lureen" but was instead cast in another, smaller role.

According to Variety, Colin Farrell was considered for a role.

Loved the project so much that he met with three different directors attached at various times to discuss starring in the film.

According to Variety, Hartnett was considered for a role.

Anne Hathaway beat out Sienna Miller for the role of Lureen Twist in Brokeback Mountain. Miller was reportedly ill the day of her audition.

The great Phoenix had been mentioned to star in the pioneering love story.

The director had been considered to direct the film version of E. Annie Proulx short story.

The director had wanted for years to make a film version of the E. Annie Proulx short story.

Mark Wahlberg and pal Joaquin Phoenix were originally considered for the roles of Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist in the 2005 film. Mark felt uncomfortable about sex act scenes.