'Ghost' trivia and fun facts
The other candidates for Molly Jensen
Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer, Molly Ringwald, Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Meg Ryan were some of the actresses who were considered or auditioned for the role of Molly Jensen in the film.
The haircut that almost ruined the movie
When Demi Moore was cast as Molly Jensen, she had long hair. It was her own decision to cut it short just before filming began, without informing the production team. When Jerry Zucker saw it, he was horrified and nearly considered replacing her. However, over time, he admitted that Demi Moore's haircut became one of the key elements of the film's success.
From the big screen to the small screen
'Ghost' was the highest-grossing movie of 1990 and, at the same time, the most rented film of 1991.
The other candidates for the role of Sam Wheat
Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Kline, Alec Baldwin, Michael J. Fox, Harrison Ford, and Paul Hogan were some of the actors considered for the role of Sam Wheat. Some, like Willis or Fox, have admitted that they turned down the role —something they now regret.
Whoopi Goldberg, a request from Patrick Swayze
Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Debbie Allen, Teresa Wright and even Oprah Winfrey were considered for the role of Oda Mae Brown in 'Ghost'. Whoopi Goldberg wasn't even on director Jerry Zucker's shortlist. It was Patrick Swayze who insisted that the role should go to Goldberg after seeing her perform in several Broadway roles.
A relatively modest budget
'Ghost' had a budget of $22 million, which was relatively modest for the time. It is estimated that nearly all of it was allocated to special effects, while Demi Moore earned only $350,000 for her work on the film.
The sequel that never happened
After the film's unexpected success, Paramount got to work on developing a sequel. However, the rejection was unanimous—neither director Jerry Zucker, screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, nor the lead trio were willing to take part in a continuation, believing it was a terrible idea. Paramount had no choice but to scrap the plan shortly after.