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 Who was considered for A Star Is Born?

John Barrymore
According to Margot Peters' The House of Barrymore, Barrymore was the first choice of David O. Selznik for the role of Norman Maine. Due to his alcoholism, he was not able to be cast.
Actor who got the part: Fredric March

Whitney Houston
Talks of remaking A STAR IS BORN circled for years in Hollywood. Will Smith and Whitney Houston were attached at one point. Project never got off the ground.
Actor who got the part: Project Never Got Made

Alicia Keys
Talks of remaking A STAR IS BORN circled Hollywood for years. Will Smith and Alicia Keys were attached at one point. Project never got off the ground.
Actor who got the part: Project Never Got Made

Will Smith
Talks of remaking A STAR IS BORN circled for years in Hollywood. Will Smith and Whitney Houston were attached at one point. Project never got off the ground.
Actor who got the part: Project Never Got Made



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