Nicolas Cage auditioned to play Dally. When he didn't get that role, he was offered (but turned down) the role of "Two-Bit."

Auditioned for the role of Ponyboy.

Kilmer turned down the role of Ponyboy because of previous commitment.

Mickey Rourke made a good impression during the casting of "The Outsiders" but wasn't quite right for any of those parts. Coppola then cast him for the follow-up "Rumble Fish."

Nicollette Sheridan auditioned for the role of Cherry Valance.

Was offered the role of Cherry but dropped out to do another movie.

Helen Slater was considered for the role that Diane Lane later played.