It’s impossible to think of a version of When Harry Met Sally without Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan.
Quite a few female stars were approached for the role of Sally Albright before Ryan.
When Harry Met Sally, written by Nora Ephron, follows the titular characters through a series of chance encounters over 12 years as they continually debate the question: “Can men and women ever just be friends?”
Director Rob Reiner also considered Elizabeth Perkins (Big), Elizabeth McGovern (Once Upon a Time In America) and even John Hughes’ leading star of choice, Molly Ringwald.