 Kim Basinger (qv), Emma Thompson (I) (qv),  Michelle Pfeiffer (qv), Greta Scacchi (qv), Julia Roberts (qv)  and Meg Ryan (qv) turned down the role of Catherine Tramell.  Kelly Lynch (I) (qv) was reportedly offered the role, and  Mariel Hemingway (qv) and Kelly McGillis (qv) both auditioned  for it. Lena Olin (qv) reportedly wanted the role, but refused to  work with Paul Verhoeven (I) (qv).