Here's what we know about the casting and development:
* Original Concept: The idea for the movie was based on a 1992 self-help book of the same name by Olivia Goldsmith.
* Early Cast Ideas: Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn were indeed considered for the leads, but they ultimately didn't sign on.
* Michelle Pfeiffer & Jodie Foster: You're correct, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jodie Foster were the actresses chosen for the roles, along with Bette Midler.
* Callie Khouri: Callie Khouri, who wrote the screenplay for "Thelma & Louise," wrote the script for "The First Wives Club."
* Director Hugh Wilson: Hugh Wilson was the director.
It's interesting to think about how different the movie might have been with Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn in the roles!