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 Who was considered for Richard III?

Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep was offered the role of Queen Elizabeth by Ian McKellen, but evidently turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Annette Bening

Orson Welles
Director/star Laurence Olivier wanted Welles to play Buckingham, but changed his mind when his friend Ralph Richardson said he wanted the part. Olivier later wrote that he regretted the decision.
Actor who got the part: Ralph Richardson



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