Declined to play the lead role, fearing being typecast.

Before she became a bankable star, Glenn Close auditioned for the role of Carrie.

Griffith auditioned for the role of Carrie.

Was considered for the role of Chris Hargensen.

Sissy Spacek was actually pursued to play the role of Chris Harginson that went to Nancy Allen. She rethought the role and auditioned to play Carrie with grease in her hair and old clothes. She got the part.