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Elizabeth Taylor and Jean Simmons were both considered for the role of Princess Ann. Hepburn’s screen test was so mesmerizing that Gregory Peck—who was already cast as the cynical reporter with whom the Princess will share a magical day in Rome—briefly considered dropping out of the movie because he realized the movie would now be focused on his young costar.