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 Who was considered for Jurassic Park?

Christina Applegate
According to Spielberg, Applegate turned down a role in the film.

Juliette Binoche
Binoche chose to do the movie "Trois couleurs: Bleu" over Jurassic Park although she said she wanted to work with Spielberg.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock tested for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Tim Burton
Tim Burton was attached to direct if Warner Bros. had won the bid to produce.
Actor who got the part: Stephen Speilberg

Sean Connery
Sean Connery turned down the role of John Hammond.
Actor who got the part: Richard Attenborough

Joe Dante
Joe Dante was attached to direct if Fox Studios had won the bid to produce.
Actor who got the part: Stephen Speilberg

Kristin Davis
Kristin Davis (Charlotte from Sex & the City) auditioned for the part of Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Richard Donner
Richard Donner was attached to direct if Columbia had won the bid to produce.
Actor who got the part: Stephen Speilberg

Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Sam Neill

Bridget Fonda
Bridget Fonda was considered to play Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford turned down the lead role of Dr. Grant.
Actor who got the part: Sam Neill

Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith was one of the actresses who tested for the role of Ellie Sattler.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

William Hurt
William Hurt turned down the role of Dr. Grant without even reading the script.
Actor who got the part: Sam Neil

Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman auditioned to play Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis auditioned to play Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Amanda Plummer
Amanda Plummer read for the part of Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci read for the part of Lex Murphy.
Actor who got the part: Ariana Richards

Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts tested for the role of Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell turned down the lead role due to salary demands.
Actor who got the part: Sam Neill

Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra Segdwick auditioned for the role of Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman tested for the role of Ellie.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Sigourney Weaver
Reportedly Spielberg's first choice, before landing with Laura Dern.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern

Robin Wright Penn
Robin Wright Penn was reportedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Laura Dern



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