Who was considered for Poltergeist?
Barrymore auditioned for the role of Carol Anne Freeling.
Actor who got the part: Heather O'Rourke
Joanna Cassidy turned down the part of the mother.
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams
Shirley MacLaine was originally cast as the mother. She left the project to star in TERMS OF ENDEARMENT.
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams
Turned down the role of the mother.
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams
Barbra Streisand turned down an offer to star as the mother, "Diane Freeling".
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams
Lily Tomlin turned down the role of the mother.
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams
Tuesday Weld wanted to play the part of the mother.
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams
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