Casting What-Ifs
Natalie Portman as Wendy
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- Natalie Portman reportedly turned down Wendy, which would have come shortly after The Professional and Beautiful Girls.
- That casting would have been a third sexualized role for her before 18; Ricci is judged more authentic, with a darker, more withering energy that Wendy needs.
- Portman in an Ang Lee film would still have been interesting.