Daniel Day-Lewis was reportedly the first choice to play Lestat. Some sources say he was actually cast, then dropped out.

Johnny Depp turned down the lead role of Lestat.

After River Pheonix passed away, Leonardo DiCaprio was approached to play the part of The Interviewer.

Stephen Dorff was reportedly screentested after River Phoenix's death.

Anne Rice wanted Hauer to play Lestat but was overuled by the producers. She threatened to take her name off the project right up until she saw the final cut because she believed Cruise couldn't do the role justice.

Val Kilmer turned down the lead role of Louis.

Moore auditioned for the lead role of Claudia.

River Phoenix was cast to play The Interviewer, but he passed away before filming began.

One of the movies she lost out to Kristen Dunst for in 1994.

Swain auditioned for the lead role of Claudia.