, who played the daughter in the original 1976 film, was offered the role of the mother but declined, fearing the "stunt casting" would distract from the movie's merit.
was originally cast as the mother, Tess Coleman, but dropped out just six days before filming began. Quel pazzo venerd C3 AC 2003
was the first choice for Anna, but contractual obligations to Buffy the Vampire Slayer forced her to back out, leaving the door open for Lindsay Lohan. Crafting the "Rock Star" Persona , who played the daughter in the original
