Who was considered for Frances?
Ann-Margret was mentioned as a possible Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Kim Basinger got so far as to film screentests with Sam Shepard, but ultimately lost out to Anjelica Huston.
Actor who got the part: Anjelica Huston
Jane was considered for the role of actress Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Goldie Hawn was turned down for the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Celeste was considered for the part of Lillian Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Kim Stanley
Glenda Jackson wanted to play the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Keaton was turned down for the role of Frances Farmer. Jessica Lange won the part.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Turned down the lead role due to scheduling conflicts with "Dallas".
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Sissy Spacek was considered for for the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Tuesday Weld was considered for the role of Frances Farmer.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
Around 1966, Natalie Wood was attached to star in a biopic of Frances Farmer. The project then stalled and wasn't filmed until the 1980s.
Actor who got the part: Jessica Lange
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