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 Who was considered for Splendor in The Grass?

Troy Donahue
Donahue wanted the role of Bud.
Actor who got the part: Warren Beatty

Jane Fonda
Screentested for director Elia Kazan to play the role of the fragile, troubled "Deanie."
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Dennis Hopper
Considered by director Elia Kazan for the role of handsome "Bud Stamper."
Actor who got the part: Warren Beatty

Shirley MacLaine
When Warren Beatty was cast, he wanted her sister Shirley MacLaine to star but the studio preferred Natalie Wood.
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Lee Remick
Considered by director Elia Kazan for the role of "Deanie."
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Diane Varsi
Was one of the top choices to play "Deanie" for director Elia Kazan in WIlliam Inge's touching screenplay.
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood



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