Pretty Woman uncomfortable playing a sex worker. Winona Ryder auditioned, but was turned down because Marshall felt she was "too young". Jennifer Connelly was also dismissed for the same reason. Emily Lloyd turned it down as it conflicted with her shooting for the film "Mermaids". Meg Ryan, who was a top choice of Marshall's, turned it down as well. According to a note written by Marshall, Mary Steenburgen was also among the first choices. Diane Lane came very close to being cast (the script was much darker at the time); they had gone as far as costume fittings, but due to scheduling
Mermaids of Alcatraz Tour was originally going to be additional dates of the "California 37 Tour" but the next day on February 1, it was announced that the name of the tour had been changed to the "Mermaids of Alcatraz Tour" because (they thought that would have a better chance to trend on Twitter). More dates of the tour were announced on March 5, 2013. As part of the promotion, Train asked for concert-goers to dress up as mermaids and invited some to come on-stage for the group's "Mermaid" song. Tour dates as posted on Train's web site: Mermaids of Alcatraz Tour The Mermaids