The Leads
We can’t picture anyone BUT Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey playing the lead roles. There’s just no other choice that even makes sense. However Billy Zane and Sarah Jessica Parker both auditioned for the leads of Johnny and Baby. It all worked out in the end though!
The Leads
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Johnny Castle
Originally Val Kilmer was offered the lead role of Johnny Castle but he declined. Kilmer was already a star thanks to his role in Top Gun, from there he went on to star in Willow and Tombstone. Who knows what Dirty Dancing would have looked like with him as the lead?
Johnny Castle
