Pretty Woman started as a darker script called 3,000, with Vivian and her roommate as drug users and Edward as a cold yuppie. Disney even considered Sean Connery and Meg Ryan for the leads. Julia Roberts rejected the original script, and turning it into a romantic comedy was a smart move.
Some deleted scenes, like an extended first meeting or a tense moment with Carlos, add depth, as does a horse-riding scene between Roberts and Gere. The TV version also made iconic lines family-friendly. For fans, discovering these hidden scenes keeps the magic of Pretty Woman alive.
