Considered for the role of Marla Singer.

According to Peter Finch, Anna Friel narrowly missed out on a leading role in "Fight Club" to Helena Bonham Carter.

Due to a locked contract with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", Sarah Michelle Gellar wouldn't approach the lead role.

Courtney Love was considered to play the part of Marla Singer.

Sean Penn was seriously considered to play the title role of Tyler Durden.

Ryder was considered for the role of Marla Singer.

Considered to play Marla Singer.

Reese Witherspoon turned down the lead female role because, like her friend, Renée Zellweger, she didn't like the script. UK director David Fincher found Reese was too young and she found the script too dark.

Director David Fincher explains on the DVD commentary that Renée Zellweger was offered the part, but turned it down because it was "just too dark".