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 Who was considered for Pearl Harbor?

Cate Blanchett
Was considered for the WWII nurse role eventually played by Kate Beckinsale.
Actor who got the part: Kate Beckinsale

Adrien Brody
According to IMDB, Adrien Brody was considered for a role in Pearl Harbor.

James Caviezel
Originally considered for the role of Rafe played by Ben Affleck.

Kevin Costner
The role for Col. Dolittle was offered to Kevin Costner but he declined.
Actor who got the part: Alec Baldwin

Matt Damon
Producers wanted to cast Matt in a lead role but couldn't get him.

Gene Hackman
Hackman was considered for the role of FDR that eventually went to Jon Voight.
Actor who got the part: Jon Voight

Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher was considered for, but did not get, the lead role of Danny Walker.
Actor who got the part: Josh Hartnett

James Marsden
Was considered for the "Rafe McCawley."
Actor who got the part: Ben Affleck

Gwyneth Paltrow
Producers also wanted Paltrow as the female lead, but a schedule conflict prevented her from doing the movie.

Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron left the film in order to shoot Sweet November.
Actor who got the part: Kate Beckinsale

Robin Wright Penn
Robin Wright was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Kate Beckinsale



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