Even Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Say No To The Biggest Roles

Reese Witherspoon — Scream

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Scream had a number of high-profile actors early in their careers. In this situation, Witherspoon was offered the role of Sidney (played by Neve Campbell). However, originally, the role of Sidney was turned down by Drew Barrymore — who instead wanted to play Casey (the character killed off right as the movie began). Witherspoon also declined on Sidney — which led Campbell (the third choice) to play the iconic Scream figure. And you thought Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon was complicated…