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Who was considered for Splash?
Warren Beatty turned down the choice to star in SPLASH to star in its own-starring vehicle, MERMAID (which wasn't made).
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
The role of the mermaid (Madison) was originally written for Benatar.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Chevy Chase turned down the lead role of Allen Bauer.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Jill Clayburgh was considered for the part of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Jamie Lee Curtis turned down the role of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Considered for the role of Allen Bauer.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Jane Fonda was the first choice for the role of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Tom Hanks originally read for the part of Freddie before landing the lead role of Allen.
Actor who got the part: John Candy
Goldie Hawn was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Was reportedly offered the lead role but unwisely turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Johnson was sorry that she didn't get this one especially after seeing the film.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Michael Keaton turned down the lead that went to Tom Hanks.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Ron Howard wanted her but she turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Pamela Sue Martin turned down the part of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Dudley Moore turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
David Morse turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Murray was offered the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
O'Neal reportedly was considered for the role of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
According to the book "Casting might-have-beens" Burt Reynolds was considered for the part of Allen Bauer.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Russell was considered for the role of Allen.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Mary Steenburgen was the producers' first choice for the part of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
John Travolta turned down the lead role of Allen Bauer.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Considered for the role of Madison.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
Winger reportedly wanted the role of Madison, but Ron Howard turned her down.
Actor who got the part: Daryl Hannah
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