Roles turned down by Nicole Kidman:
Alexander the Great Cast by her "Moulin Rouge" director Baz Luhrmann in the role of the hero's extraordinary mother, "Olympia." The rival Oliver Stone movie of Alexander's life contributed to the derailment of Luhrmann's long-planned epic. Actor who got the part: Project Abandoned
The Avengers Nicole Kidman was considered for the role of Emma Peel. Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman
The Aviator Nicole Kidman was considered to play the part of Katharine Hepburn. Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett
The Brave One Nicole Kidman was considered for the leading role, but she turned it down. Actor who got the part: Jodie Foster
Bridget Jones's Diary Nicole Kidman turned down the role of Bridget Jones. Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger
The Brothers Grimm Nicole Kidman was actually cast but had to leave the project.
Cape Fear Nicole Kidman lobbied for the role of the daughter but Scorsese preferred a younger actress. Actor who got the part: Juliette Lewis
Casino Nicole Kidman was considered for the role of Ginger. Actor who got the part: Sharon Stone
Catwoman Kidman was considered for the title role. Actor who got the part: Halle Berry
Chicago Nicole Kidman turned down the Part of Roxie. Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Nicole Kidman was mentioned to play the Witch if Tilda Swinton wasn't available. Actor who got the part: Tilda Swinton
The Constant Gardener Director Fernando Meirelles thought she was too old for the part. Actor who got the part: Rachel Weisz
Daredevil Nicole Kidman was considered for Elektra. Actor who got the part: Jennifer Garner
Emma Nicole Kidman turned down the lead role. Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow
Eucalyptus Crowe & Kidman were supposed to star in this low-budget Aussie pic but the project was postponed due to script problems. Actor who got the part: Project Never Got Made
The Flintstones Nicole Kidman was up for the role of Sharon, but was beat out by Halle Berry. Actor who got the part: Halle Berry
The Forgotten Nicole Kidman was looking to star in another suspense film after THE OTHERS, yet Julianne Moore got the part. Actor who got the part: Julianne Moore
Forrest Gump According to a 1995 interview, Nicole Kidman refused a screen test for the role of Jenny. Actor who got the part: Robin Wright Penn
Ghost Kidman auditioned for the role of Molly. Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
Good Will Hunting Nicole Kidman was in talks for the role of Skylar. Actor who got the part: Minnie Driver
I Heart Huckabees Did not play "Dawn Campbell" because of scheduling difficulties. Her close friend, and the director's first choice, Naomi Watts instead did the role. Actor who got the part: Naomi Watts
In The Cut Having developed the project with Jane Campion, Nicole Kidman pulled out of the lead role of Frannie because she was going through her famous divorce. She kept a producer credit. Actor who got the part: Meg Ryan
Indecent Proposal Nicole Kidman turned down the lead role of Diana, which was supposedly written with her in mind. Actor who got the part: Demi Moore
The Jetsons Nicole Kidman was Barry Sonnenfeld's choice for the role of Jane Jetson when he was considering filming the project in the mid '90s.
Jurassic Park Nicole Kidman auditioned to play Ellie. Actor who got the part: Laura Dern
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Nicole Kidman was cast but had to back out of the project. Actor who got the part: Cate Blanchett
The Life of David Gale Nicole Kidman turned down the role of Bitsey Bloom. Actor who got the part: Kate Winslet
Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence Nicole Kidman was considered for the role of Monica, but Nick Hamm preferred to go with a newcomer. Actor who got the part: Monica Potter
Monte Carlo MONTE CARLO, originally titled HEADHUNTERS, was originally developed as a co-starring vehicle for Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts. Actor who got the part: Selena Gomez
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Kidman was actually cast in the lead role of Jane Smith but dropped out. Actor who got the part: Angelina Jolie
Panic Room Nicole Kidman was set to play the lead but had to drop out because of an injury from Moulin Rouge.
A Perfect Murder Nicole Kidman was offered the lead role but turned it down because she wanted too much money. Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow
The Producers (2005) Announced to play the curvaceous secretary/actress and Swede "Ulla," she dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman
Psycho (1998) Nicole Kidman turned it down. Actor who got the part: Anne Heche
The Reader Kidman was to have taken the role of Hana Schmitz once she'd finished Australia, but pregnancy prevented her from taking the role. Actor who got the part: Kate Winslet
Shakespeare in Love Nicole Kidman turned down the lead role. Actor who got the part: Gwyneth Paltrow
Shattered Kidman, fresh off after the success of "Dead Calm" auditioned for the lead role. Actor who got the part: Greta Scacchi
A Simple Plan Nicole Kidman was actually cast as Sarah Mitchell, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Actor who got the part: Bridget Fonda
Six Days Seven Nights Nicole Kidman auditioned to play Robin Monroe. Actor who got the part: Anne Heche
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Was considered for the role of Mrs Lovett. Actor who got the part: Helena Boham Carter
Titanic Nicole Kidman declined the role of Rose DeWitt. Actor who got the part: Kate Winslet
While You Were Sleeping Nicole Kidman was reportedly considered to play Lucy. Actor who got the part: Sandra Bullock
