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 Who was considered for Eyes Wide Shut?

Woody Allen
According to IMDB, Kubrick thought about casting Woody Allen as Victor Ziegler.
Actor who got the part: Sydney Pollack

Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin were supposedly considered to play the leads.
Actor who got the part: Nicole Kidman

Melissa Joan Hart
Melissa reportedly auditiond for a role in Eyes Wide Shut.

Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel actually filmed some scenes as Victor Ziegler before he left the project.
Actor who got the part: Sydney Pollack

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh was originally cast, but as the shoot continued for more than a year--Leigh left the project to pursue other commitments. She was replaced by Marie Richardson.
Actor who got the part: Marie Richardson

Steve Martin
Kubrick considered Steve Martin to play Bill Harford.
Actor who got the part: Tom Cruise



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