30 Actors That Were Considered For Famous Roles Vs. Who Actually Got Them

Aunt Messy Premium 4 years ago

Roth would have been a good Snape, but Rickman was just....awesome.

42points

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago

Alan Rickman will forever be cemented in my mind as Severus Snape-- I even hear his drawling voice when I read the books. He was brilliant in the role and brought a certain "humanity" to Snape that went beyond the books.

28points

SheHulk Premium 4 years ago

I agree. He really convinced me that he loved he loved Lilly.

6points

ZombieGirl 4 years ago

Absolutely no one else could have played that part!

17points

Noelle (she/her) 4 years ago

Alan Rickman will always be the true Severus Snape. May he rest in peace.

9points

Sasha Kuleshov 4 years ago

Love them but Rickman is Rickman <3

7points

Dee Mcgee 4 years ago

Alan rickman absolutely nailed it like no other actor could. He was the only actor that nailed the character In the book (aside from Hagrid) I was bitterly disappointed in the films but they saved it

5points

DUN DUN 3 years ago

McGonagall didn't disappoint too.

2points

로희 4 years ago

I love Alan Rickman as Snape although initially I thought he was too old for the role because Snape was supposed to be in his thirties.

4points

Vicky Zar 4 years ago

Oh I like Tim Roth.... but Rickmans Snape can't be topped. Also... I like Rickman more.

3points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

Could've gone either way.

1point

Ingride Karroumi 4 years ago

I rode somewhere Allan Rickman was always the "one" in JK Rowlings mind for this role.

1point

#2

Will Smith Turned Down The Role Of Neo In "The Matrix", Eventually Played By Keanu Reeves

Final score:

167points

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Cathal 4 years ago

Nicolas Cage auditioned for this and every other film on this entire list :P

118points

Joeshar 4 years ago

Even for the role of Ron Weasley

12points

로희 4 years ago

😂😂😂

4points

Annie 4 years ago

Even for Bella Swan

2points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

Will Smith is a great actor but would be too 'cocky' to play Neo. Keanu was perfect as there is a certain vulnerability to him.

36points

Mary Rose Kent 4 years ago

Also, his monotone delivery actually worked for the part.

4points

로희 4 years ago

Thank you, Will.

13points

Sum Guy 4 years ago

Every few months, someone writes and article telling us about will smith passing up on the matrix

12points

Wendillon 4 years ago

and every few months we are grateful that he did because it gave the world Keanu

35points

Todoroki 4 years ago

I like Will Smith, but Keanu is my favorite actor. Thank you Will for turning this down

8points

Tecolote 4 years ago

Thank fricken God! That would have been horrible.

3points

Ella Mowery 4 years ago

Good! I feel like the movie would have not have been good. No offense to whoever likes Will Smith.

3points

Emperor Kitten 4 years ago

Are you telling my The Matrix could have had an iconic early 2000s rap song in the credits!? Shameful.

3points

Vicky Zar 4 years ago

The Matrix has the best music! Smith would have ruined it.

3points

Ashley Wright 4 years ago

I like Will Smith, but I’m glad Keanu Reeves got the role

2points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

Nope, this was all Keanu.

1point

#3

Thomas Brodie-Sangster Auditioned For The Part Of Ron Weasley In "Harry Potter", Rupert Grint Was Cast

Final score:

165points

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MyPrecious 4 years ago

no way Rupert way too good to be rejected he is the one and only ron for the job

90points

Kuman 4 years ago

actually, the reason was twofold: he was too old for the character i believe, and they also wanted unknown actors, to make the harry potter main actors unique to the series. i love harry potter, but i wont hesitate to say that the child actors were just that - children. they grew into their roles, and into their skills. rupert, along with all of the other first year cast, were not really good actors. but over the years, they got better, and became the film juggernauts they are today.

67points

Janine B. 4 years ago

Rupert is the perfect Ron. I loved his acting. :)

6points

CatWoman312 4 years ago

He has to much of a baby face. He looked 8 until he was 24

5points

Ashley Wright 4 years ago

I think Rupert Grint was the better choice, but Thomas Brodie-Sangster is a cute kid

4points

Lily Mae Kitty 4 years ago

I love Thomas Brodie-Sangster! Ever since he was an adorable little elfin child in Love Actually. He's really good. My hubs and I love him in Queen's Gambit. Great part.

4points

That Random Pjo Fan 4 years ago

An also in Maze Runner. He played that role excellently.

4points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

TBS is adorable and a great actor, but I understand why they chose Rupert.

4points

SisterSavana 4 years ago

OMG ITS THOMAS BRODIE SANGSTER THE CUTEST PERSON IN THE WORLDDDD pls- ilysmmmmm thomasssssss i cant breatheeeeeee he looks so cute my heart---- <3 (he da one on the left)

3points

You are Beautiful (He,Him) 4 years ago

I think I recognize that face... Did he play Harry in The Queens Gambit?

2points

Ivy Ruonakoski 4 years ago

Yes.

0points

Rianna Panda 4 years ago

thank god. rg is just THE ron weasley to me!

2points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

I would have loved Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ron.

1point

There’s something about the strong characters we like that makes us feel deeply attached to them. Like, genuinely attached as we feel their pains and joys just like they were our close friends or relatives.

The topic is no stranger to academic scholars and Howard Sklar, a postdoctoral researcher in the English Philology Unit at the University of Helsinki, has his own theory. Turns out, our bond with fictional characters reflects our bond with people in the real world.

“We’d have no way of processing a character cognitively if we didn’t have experiences with people outside of the fictional world,” he explains. “The experiences with fictional characters resonate with us because of the fact that we’ve had deep experiences with people throughout our lives.”

#4

John Travolta Turned Down The Role Of Forrest Gump, Eventually Played By Tom Hanks

Final score:

159points

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Lxm 4 years ago

Good

282points

Canadian in Cornwall 4 years ago

I agree,I mean, I like John Travolta alot, but NO ONE could have done better than Tom Hanks, in my opinion.

53points

kjorn 4 years ago

omg... thank god. we dodge a bullet

33points

Barbara Cass 4 years ago

I can't imagine anyone but Tom Hanks in this role.

20points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

Travolta would have bombed as Forrest Gump.

15points

Kinga Złotkowska 4 years ago

Thank you Travolta.

15points

Ivy Ruonakoski 4 years ago

I can't imagine it. Like, at all.

12points

Capelli rosa e patate 4 years ago

No insult to John intended but who thought he was a talented enough actor to play Forrest?? 😅

8points

Devil's Advocate 4 years ago

He deserves the insults, he's a sub-par actor still riding the coat-tails of Grease

-1point

Andrew Gibb 4 years ago

Life would have been like a Saturday Night Fever

7points

Lily Mae Kitty 4 years ago

he's got too big of an ego to pay someone with developmental delay. he's a jerk.

2points

MRS FLASHMAN 4 years ago

I don't think it would have been as good

2points

#5

Sean Connery Said No To Playing Gandalf In "The Lord Of The Rings", Ian Mckellen Took The Part

Final score:

157points

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Daria Z 4 years ago

Sir Connery would be a great Gandalf too :)

32points

Devil's Advocate 4 years ago

No he wouldn't have been, he'd have played him exactly the same as every other role and with a thick Scottish accent

19points

Andrew Gibb 4 years ago

Gandalf could have had a Scottish accent- just like the Spaniard in Highlander, the Russian Submarine commander in The Hunt for Red October and the policeman in The Untouchables

10points

Demongrrrrl Premium 4 years ago

The *Irish* policeman, to be exact.

4points

Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago (edited)

Excellent James Bond- my favourite by far- but I don't think Sean Connery had the right kind of gravitas to play Gandalf.

6points

Slinkman 4 years ago

Thx Sean, you did us a tremendous favor!

6points

Kalina Krumova 4 years ago

Asked why he declined the role, he had said that he didn't understand the book and didnt figure it why it was so popular.

6points

Just another bot 4 years ago

Now that would've been interesting to see! But Ian McKellen killed it, so no regrets

2points

Jason Marin 4 years ago

Sean Connery didn't take the role because he didn't want to take part in a movie he didn't understand. The same goes for The Matrix. He was offered the role of Morpheus but turned it down for the same reason.

1point

maya P.K 4 years ago

i think its good

1point

Kathleen Salisbury 4 years ago

I don't think the audience would be able to separate Sean from previous roles enough to accept him as a wizard.

1point

Fixin'Ta 4 years ago

And aren't we all so glad!

1point

#6

Ian Mckellen Turned Down The Part Of Albus Dumbledore In "Harry Potter", Michael Gambon Was Cast

Final score:

154points

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Daria Z 4 years ago

Well, it would be confusing to see Gandalf in Hogwarts :)

305points

Vic 4 years ago

Yes image the state of students answering their OWLs or NEWTs, when the professor yells "YOUU SHAALL NOT PAASS!!"

61points

Ozacoter 4 years ago

He would have been a great Dumbledore. But confusing, yes.

21points

Eliška Hůlková 4 years ago

Gandalf that wants to rule over humanity with his magnetism-based mutant powers is bad enough already 😂

11points

Ray Martin 4 years ago

Was it confusing to see Magneto in Lord Of The Rings? It's what great actors do, and Ian McKellen would have been faithful to the role established by Richard Harris, instead of crapping all over it like Michael Gambon did.

4points

Exotic Panda 4 years ago

they should totally do a crossover!

4points

Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago

But they practically look the same...

1point

Noelle (she/her) 4 years ago

There were two different actors playing Dumbledore; Richard Harries played him in the first 2 movies then he died of cancer and Michael Gambon became the new Dumbledore.

21points

Dash Blue 4 years ago

Richard Harris was cast first. He was so good. He gave up the role after he died. Death so often has a negative effect upon a career.

16points

Lord Ponsonby 4 years ago

'he gave up the role after he died', it's that kind of indifference I've grown to expect from the hollywood elite.

7points

third molar 4 years ago

Frodo never realized the ring is a horcrux!!

15points

Amanita Virosa 4 years ago

I think I read a story about an interview with Ian Mckellen. Ian said he was doing the LOR at the time and could not play Dumbledore.

9points

Piper McLean 4 years ago

When I watched the hobbit I thought they were the same actor

6points

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

I can see why though. No one wants to be type cast & seeing as though they are different people but look very similar (costuming-wise) it could've put him into the "he only plays 100yr old wizards" type situations. And we got him as Magneto instead & he was my favorite part of those movies!

6points

MyPrecious 4 years ago

ian would have been perfect but I have to say Michael and Richard aced it too

4points

maya P.K 4 years ago

i like the one in the first two movies better... shame he died. i kinda think that the second one didnt behave like dumbledor, he was rougher and not very calm like the previos one or the one in the books. he was okay thoug!

2points

Slinkman 4 years ago

He would have been great, Michael Gambon was really not a good fit. Way to angry small and fat, not the tall calm wise father figure from the books. But Gandalf and Dumbledore would have been to Similar. So it's good the way it went.

2points

And as we invest our attention, time, and empathy in the characters of a particularly engaging film or novel, we begin to respond to them as though they were real individuals. Even if we cannot truly connect with their circumstances, e.g. we have never been in a war, our ability to feel emotionally for fictional beings can transcend these details and make them unimportant. This is what powerful filmmaking and the art of storytelling do to us.

#7

Tom Cruise Was Considered For The Part Of Iron Man, But Robert Downey, Jr Was Cast

Final score:

152points

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ahmad fauzi md sharif 4 years ago

Nahh....Iron Man would have been running everywhere instead of flying.

228points

Joan Humphreys 4 years ago

Or jumping on couches...

47points

Ethan Ruppert 4 years ago

Ha, this comment made me laugh

1point

Ashley Jernigan 3 years ago

Lol yesss. From family guy: "you can't catch me gay thoughts." I like Tom Cruise as an actor, just not as iron man.

0points

Wesley Lucas 3 years ago

Reminds me of the Family Guy gag about Tom Cruise and running..."you can't catch me, gay thoughts!" 🤣

0points

Kara Jam 4 years ago

No he would be cruising everywhere

0points

Minna Kortesmäki 4 years ago

Very good answer!! And true too! :D

0points

JuJu 4 years ago

RDJ is just perfect...and he doesn't smile like a crazy serial killer

53points

Aunt Messy Premium 4 years ago

Thank God he failed. Cruise only has one character - an asshole.

33points

AnnaBanana 4 years ago

Ha! Too true...

3points

Hooked 4 years ago

And another good decision made !

32points

Autumn 4 years ago

NOPE. I refuse to believe that anyone could have made a better Ironman then Robert Downey Jr. R.I.P. Ironman.

20points

Mingi Football 4 years ago

No! No Tom Cruise anymore!!

19points

Madi D. 4 years ago

it wouldn't be right without rdj

19points

Roos Dillema 4 years ago

Thank God for that

18points

Nevits Yibble 4 years ago

Marvel dodged a massive bullet. RDJ was made for that role.

15points

Josh Tall 4 years ago

I've never seen Tom play a genuinely happy character, in any of his movies!!

11points

#8

Robin Williams Wanted To Play Rubeus Hagrid In "Harry Potter" But Was Rejected, Robbie Coltrane Got The Part

Final score:

150points

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Verena 4 years ago

Only British actors were cast.

172points

Mae Mosse 4 years ago

Technically UK actors were cast as Robbie is Scottish, Luna is Irish etc

18points

tomandjerry56 4 years ago

except the actor for Viktor Krum :-)

4points

Pamda Panda 4 years ago

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1point

Kasey Lee Bao Ting 4 years ago

yeah, lol just realised that

0points

Glynna Bowood 4 years ago

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MyPrecious 4 years ago

even tho robin Williams is an amazing actor, Robbie Coltrane is better for the role

21points

Just another bot 4 years ago

As much as I loved Robin Williams, I'm afraid that his love of improv would've steered him a bit away from the character? Maybe I misjudge him.. But I think Robbie Coltrane did a such a great job to bring Hagrid to life in a very truthful way to the books.

7points

HalfShelli 4 years ago

Yeah, Robin Williams was always known to be a frequent improvisor in every movie he’s ever been in.

1point

Elizabeth Molloy 4 years ago

The part was written by Rowling with Coltrane in mind. He's who I imagined as Hagrid whilst reading it!

7points

Lisa 4 years ago (edited)

Really? I can't even imagine their accents reading it internally as a kid. Though I could hear the accent when trying to make my way through an Irvine Welsh novel. That dude is messed up.

0points

Bek Bissmire 4 years ago

Oh but can you imagine if Robin had been Hagrid?! Like I love Robbie as Hagrid but I feel like Robin’s personality would have seriously altered the experience for the kids

4points

Wesley Lucas 3 years ago

I think you're absolutely right. As a 90s kid whose childhood was helped shaped by Robin Williams, it would've been a truly magical thing to have had Robin in that role. He was a truly wonderful person and it's such a damned shame the world lost him the way we did ❤️

0points

Leo H 4 years ago

Shame

3points

sam thecat 4 years ago

I would have been too distracted with Robin Williams.

3points

Danielle Charney 3 years ago

love Coltrane

1point

Jon & Vicky P 3 years ago

Because he was too "American".

0points

Ashley Jernigan 3 years ago

Hagrid had to be a big guy.

0points

#9

Jim Carrey Was Considered To Play Edward Scissorhands, Johnny Depp Got The Part

Final score:

148points

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Lxm 4 years ago

Jc would not have brought the wonderful whimsy that jd did to the role. Would have been just another joke.

172points

Marcellus the Third 4 years ago

Watch the outtakes at the end of Lemony Snickett where JC just randomly plays a T-rex, and try to maintain there'd be less whimsy. I agree JD was better casting, not for that reason tho.

11points

Bella10 4 years ago

Doing Time On Maple Drive. He’s such a versatile actor.

4points

Chaostheory 4 years ago

You obviously haven't seen Man on the Moon.

3points

Chimmels 4 years ago

The only reason i feel he would be bad is cuz edward sissor hands isn’t really funny

0points

Iva Kazalova 4 years ago

JD had a precious vulnerability that i very much doubt JC would have been able to portray at the time

-1point

Lyone Fein 4 years ago

Yeah, Carrey would have hammed it up too much.

-2points

Ozacoter 4 years ago

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Sasha Kuleshov 4 years ago

Can't picture anyone but Johnny :I

11points

Parker Ansul 4 years ago

Jim Carrey turned into a major douche

7points

Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Someone mentions Number 23 above.. I think that's right around the time he started acting a bit different. I do love Eternal Sunshine tho

5points

Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

And thus started a love story as old as time..

7points

Just another bot 4 years ago

I am sure Jim Carrey could play more dramatic roles but this one seemed made for Johnny Depp. Come back to the spotlight Johnny, we miss you 😭

3points

HalfShelli 4 years ago

He actually has played a couple “straight”, i.e. non-comedic, dramatic roles. Check out “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” where he nicely pulls of a romantic lead (but it is NOT a rom-com). He got nominations for both a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for it!

2points

Susan Widomski 4 years ago

I think Depp had just the right amount of pathos. Not sure if Jim Carrey would have been taking it on a more comic route. I do like Jim Carrey in most of the work I have seen.

2points

Tim Barnhart 4 years ago

Now....imagine Johnny in "The Truman Show". Casting matters.

1point

Ashley Jernigan 3 years ago

Jim's acting style wouldn't have been appropriate for Edward scissorhands. Johnny Depp is always the appropriate roll for Tim Burton films.

0points

Trisha Whitelock-Fetter 3 years ago

It would have been a diaster if Jim Carey played Scissorhands

0points

Melissa J 4 years ago

Johnny Depp had great chemistry with Winona Ryder. I don't see Jim Carey and Winona Ryder being a thing especially as Edward Scissorhands.

0points

#10

Russell Crowe Turned Down The Role Of Aragorn In "The Lord Of The Rings", Eventually Played By Viggo Mortensen

Final score:

145points

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Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Good casting.

159points

Ozacoter 4 years ago

Agree. Mortensen is perfect for the role

50points

KatHat 4 years ago

"Eventually" is right; this role was given to Stuart Townsend and they actually filmed for a few weeks before deciding he didn't have the gravitas for it. Mortensen was a late addition and only said yes because his son loved the books and talked him into it.

19points

lara 4 years ago

Mortensen is one of the most incredible actors working today. Aragorn was created for Mortensen. I cannot see anyone else in that role.

14points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

Honestly, as a fan of the books, I could have seen many different people in that role. Viggo did great, no problem with him at all, but someone a bit taller would have made sense, too 😉

0points

kjorn 4 years ago

good. Viggo was loved by all the cast and the crew

14points

MyPrecious 4 years ago

yeah, nah. viggo is perfect for the role of the handsome...the brave...the amazing... ARAGORN

9points

Oogiebogieaugiedaddy 4 years ago

Viggo so hot and sexy!

7points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

Good

7points

Linda Williams 4 years ago

Viggo Mortensen looks so sexy in his role as Aragorn.

6points

Binxyminxem 4 years ago

Definitely a better casting with Viggo! Speaking of which I wonder whether bored panda Aragorn II Elessar has seen this one? 🙂

5points

WithoutSorrow 4 years ago

No one can Aragorn like Viggo

2points

#11

Bette Midler Turned Down The Part Of Sister Mary Clarence In "Sister Act", Eventually Played By Whoopi Goldberg

Final score:

138points

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MyPrecious 4 years ago

hey whoopis Goldberg is in another movie called corrina corrina it is an amazing movie

61points

PotatoNinja5000 4 years ago

Whoopi Goldberg is in many movies.

45points

Aria Whitaker 4 years ago

My favorite is "The Color Purple"...amazing movie if you have not seen it.

15points

JessG 4 years ago

She's in a whole lot of movies, starting from the early 80's when she was a stand up comedian, and got her movie role in Jumpin' Jack Flash which is a great movie, then in Burglar, which wasn't so great, lol. But her many movies after that were pretty darn good. Imo

12points

KatHat 4 years ago

I love Corrina Corrina! Such a gentle lovely story.

5points

Kimberly Reetz 4 years ago

Jumping Jack Flash is a fave

3points

Jaybird3939 4 years ago

I agree. She totally becomes the woman she's playing.

1point

Joan Humphreys 4 years ago

Yes! One of my favorite movies of all time!

1point

Jon & Vicky P 3 years ago

YES.. we know.

0points

Danielle Charney 3 years ago

Corrina Corrina - a favorite film - love it -

0points

Pumpkin Spice 4 years ago

She's also in Little Rascals at the end! "My mom's here. "Whoopee." "WOO SON YOU CAN DO IT YEEEEEEAAAAHHHH HAHA!!!!"

0points

John Baker 4 years ago

I've seen it. She was very good in it.

0points

Kayla J 4 years ago

no offense to Ms Midler , but this feels like one of those the movie would've been fine with Bette, but it was much better with Whoopi.

15points

John Montgomery 4 years ago

Makes you wonder how different sister act and Hocus Pocus would've been had they switched. Although I do think it would be fun if they made a crossover movie. Witches vs Nuns. Kathy Najimy in both roles.

14points

Mary Rose Kent 4 years ago

Kathy Najimy is a good choice!

2points

C. Mayo 4 years ago

Some of these are unthinkable! Tom Cruise as Iron Man? Give me a break! But I think Bette could have been great in this part, maybe playing it with an over-floofed, over-privileged, Zsa Zsa Gabor vibe.

4points

JessG 4 years ago

I think it would have been just as good :)

4points

Teresa Groth 4 years ago

I believe Whoopi was the better person!

3points

Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago (edited)

No... Whoopi's energy made that film great- and the way she played off the other characters, I don't think Bette Middler(fabulous though she is) would have brought the same to the dynamic.

2points

Dee Mcgee 4 years ago

What the hell would the film have been if they had gone with Bette Midler. I'm confused

2points

Marnie 4 years ago

What do you mean? Same film. A singer of questionable morals needs to hide and is hidden among a bunch of nuns. And then the story follows from there. Same story. What is there to be confused about?

0points

Melissa J 4 years ago

Better Midler is a fabulous actress I love her in Hocus Pocus. But I think Whoopi was made for this role. Lol

1point

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

I could see this

1point

#12

Eddie Redmayne Auditioned For The Part Of Star-Lord In "Guardians Of The Galaxy", But Chris Pratt Was Cast

Final score:

121points

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Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Oh thank everything

203points

Rose the Cook 4 years ago

I second that.

30points

S. Tor Storm 4 years ago

Haha I know!! he would have ruined the movie

4points

Rissie 4 years ago

And then some.

0points

Leah Williams 4 years ago

😂

-1point

Ozacoter 4 years ago

I love Redmayne but Starlord needs a goofier actor, like Prqtts

23points

Beth Arriaga 4 years ago

Yes. Yes. Absolutely correct.

3points

The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 4 years ago

In my very unprofessional opinion, Chris Pratt was the right choice.

16points

JessG 4 years ago

The rest of us unprofessionals agree

13points

Janine B. 4 years ago

Nah. I love Eddie but there's only one true Star Lord.

10points

KrabbyGramps666 4 years ago

I’m so glad honestly Chris Pratt was the best choice

8points

Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago

Eddie Redmayne does not strike me as being able to pull off a flawed galactic superhero...

6points

Kathleen Salisbury 4 years ago

....or superhero, period.

2points

Just another bot 4 years ago (edited)

Very talented actor, I really like him as a person too. But this role is definitely not for him. Chris is just too adorable as Starlord

6points

S. Tor Storm 4 years ago

oh thank goodness, I would hate to have to hate the character!

4points

KT 4 years ago

good lord he would have been terrible

2points

Sasha Kuleshov 4 years ago

Good choice, he killed it in "Fantastic beasts" <3

2points

#13

Al Pacino Turned Down The Part Of Han Solo In "Star Wars", Eventually Played By Harrison Ford

Final score:

120points

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Daria Z 4 years ago

Why are these two pictures from different time periods?

133points

Alex K 4 years ago

the boredpanda staff aren't being paid enough

27points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

They are 2 years apart.

3points

Vic 4 years ago

Original and prequels. :-p. If watch the original movies Harrison Ford has over-acted a lot.

2points

imagae 4 years ago

Right!

0points

Charity Gosswiller 4 years ago

Seriously though

0points

Marissa Sulser 4 years ago

ik right!

-1point

Kinga Złotkowska 4 years ago

There's no STAR WARS without Hansolon Ford!

14points

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Pacino is great, but not boyish charming great.

14points

Andrew Gibb 4 years ago

Al Pacino looks like he has been fighting Chewbacca anyway

8points

Requiem 4 years ago

he would have yelled most of his lines

7points

Nevits Yibble 4 years ago

Little 5' 7" Al Pacino as Han Solo? Just no.

5points

Elaine Dodge 4 years ago

Han Solo was my very first screen crush.

4points

Canadian in Cornwall 4 years ago

ha, that would have been SO funny, as Al Pacino is really short, imagine him instead of Harrison !!

4points

Alien 4 years ago

ALL I CAN IMAGINE IS STAR WARS IN A NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY ACCENT, HELP

3points

Kathleen Salisbury 4 years ago

I'm from NJ and can't see that casting either, especially as Leia's love interest !

0points

AnnaBanana 4 years ago

Oh, thank God!!!

2points

#14

Matthew Mcconaughey Auditioned For The Role Of Jack Dawson In "Titanic", Eventually Played By Leonardo Dicaprio

Final score:

119points

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Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Alright alright alRose

168points

Becky Moore 4 years ago

Haha!

4points

Brittany Cook 4 years ago

Hahaha legit the first thing I thought alright alright alright saying it at the poker table

1point

Bianca Du Toit 4 years ago

I can't unhear this now.

1point

imagae 4 years ago

😂

0points

Jennifer Sacrison 4 years ago

😂😂😂😂

0points

Emily 4 years ago

ok I loled

0points

Alex K 4 years ago

well it would make more sense to have a man rather than a child play jack

10points

Lesa Ketron 4 years ago

No, because Jack was a carefree. dreamer.. An older actor would have been too unbelievable.

13points

Vicky Zar 4 years ago

I like Leo in the role, but I can see Mat doing it good too

8points

Dee Mcgee 4 years ago

Thank God. I cant abide him. Smug and lifeless in almost everything he does.

5points

Judith Agogliati 4 years ago

So true. If he’s in a movie I won’t see it. Can’t stand him!

-1point

Mae Mosse 4 years ago

He’d have explained to Rose how he could fit on the wooden door and wouldn’t have frozen to death.

3points

Bardhi's Dad 4 years ago

I feel for Matthew

3points

Libstak 4 years ago

I never took to Leo in that role, Matthew was so charismatic in Contact with Jodie Foster, I could see him making a huge impact as Jack in Titanic.

2points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

I can see it

2points

Just another bot 4 years ago (edited)

I'm not a fan of Titanic, I was disappointed when I watched it the first time... But Leo and Kate are so talented, love them both

2points

Mary Rose Kent 4 years ago

I went to see it because I had read about how much research Cameron had done in recreating the ship and I love history. Also, I’m a big Kate Winslet fan.

0points

Debi Johnson 2 years ago

There’s a boyish charm Leonardo has & brings to the screen that Matthew doesn’t

0points

#15

Christina Applegate Was Considered For The Role Of Elle Woods In "Legally Blonde", Eventually Played By Reese Witherspoon

Final score:

117points

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Jonathan 4 years ago

Both played Rachels sisters in Friends!

129points

grace ann 4 years ago

Yeah! I thought that

2points

Wanda Maximoff 4 years ago

I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY THAT 😂

1point

Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago

Exactly, the only place from where I know them😂

-1point

Mariam Najar 4 years ago

Reese Witherspoon did an excellent job!

16points

Marcellus the Third 4 years ago

Would it have made a difference? No, it wouldn't.

14points

Oogiebogieaugiedaddy 4 years ago

Reece Witherspoon nailed it!!!!!

9points

Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago

She would have been a good choice too...

8points

Kathleen Salisbury 4 years ago

I think so too. She was pretty good on Friends .

0points

Elizabeth Molloy 4 years ago

What? Like it's hard?

8points

Lion's Stare 4 years ago

Applegate turned down the role because she had already played a ditsy blonde on Married With Children and did not want to end up becoming typecast

5points

Kathleen Salisbury 4 years ago

Understandable

1point

Charlotte Shortt 4 years ago

no one could do better than Reese. STILL, ONE OF MY FAV STOP AND WATCHES ALONGSIDE THE DEVLE WEARS PRADA

4points

Randy Volz 4 years ago

Ms. Applegate is a terribly underrated actor.

2points

Teresa Groth 4 years ago

Both excellent actresses!

1point

#16

Ryan Gosling Was Considered For The Role Of Doctor Strange, Eventually Played By Benedict Cumberbatch

Final score:

115points

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Janine B. 4 years ago

There's only one Doctor.

150points

Keri O'Donnell 4 years ago

who?

49points

Elsker 4 years ago

read this, and my mind is now yelling DOCTOOOOOORRRR in dalek-voice

33points

Daniel Marsh 4 years ago

Who? (Hee hee hee)

10points

RoseTheMad 4 years ago

Funnily enough, Benedict was in the running for the role of the 11th Doctor. He turned it down because he knew that such an iconic role would require so much from him even when off set, because he would be the face of The Doctor to so many children who watch the show, and he prefered to keep his on set life and his actual life more separate. I think he also cited that the idea seeing his face on so much merch worldwide put him off. But then he became Sherlock, so idk. :P

5points

JuJu 4 years ago

With 14 faces

4points

You are Beautiful (He,Him) 4 years ago (edited)

Who?

2points

Nubis Knight 4 years ago

Who?

2points

F. H. 4 years ago

It's the Abominable Doctor Phibes, am I right?

1point

Nijlenna Rusty 4 years ago

Who?

0points

Haley Sterne 4 years ago

Who

0points

tangy chip 4 years ago

Surprised that no one has spelled Benderfish Flundersmatch's name wrong yet.

10points

Demongrrrrl Premium 4 years ago

You mean Bandersnatch Cummerbund?

3points

Billie Templeton 4 years ago

Umm... He doesn't look mean enough

6points

Potato 4 years ago

Yeah, I just can't see arrogance from Gosling like I can from Cumberbatch.

6points

Mama Panda 4 years ago

Benderdine Cucumbersnatch was perfect for the role

5points

Random Person 4 years ago

Thank whoever is to thank

5points

JayWantsACat 4 years ago

I like Gosling but Cumberbatch better embodies Strange.

4points

Flexiegirl94 4 years ago

This would have been bad if he got it!

2points

that rando_;) 4 years ago

Ah. The Bleecker Street Magician and his Blanket of Death.

1point

Ashley Jernigan 3 years ago

Glad it was Benedict Cumberbatch

0points

Giobemo 3 years ago

When you say 'considered'... How seriously are we talking here?

0points

#17

Paul Giamatt Declined The Role Of Michael Scott In "The Office", Steve Carell Got The Part

Final score:

114points

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tuzdayschild 4 years ago

HURRAY!

124points

Qasim Abbas Shamsi ACJS 4 years ago

Huzzah, one of my favourite actors is Steve Carell

2points

JessG 4 years ago

Steve Carrel is a treasure. I love everything he's done

15points

Robert Thomas 4 years ago

NNNOOOOOOOO GOD PLEASE NOO! NO!

13points

Random Person 4 years ago (edited)

They both would have been funny but steve is better

10points

Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago

Giamatti

8points

Ella Mowery 4 years ago

good that steve was cast. The show would not be the same without steve.

5points

Billie Templeton 4 years ago

Ooo I would have liked him in this

5points

Mariam Najar 4 years ago

I honestly feel like the Office wouldn't be the same without Steve Carrel

4points

Dancing Lanie 4 years ago

Good.

3points

Alex Rose 4 years ago

Can’t even come close to picturing it!

2points

#18

Emily Blunt Was The First Choice To Play Black Widow, But Scarlett Johansson Got The Part

Final score:

112points

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Vic 4 years ago

I've read she's been offered Marvel roles multiple times, but couldn't take them up coz of date clashes. Scarlett Johansson is awesome, but Emily Blunt would have made an excellent Black Widow too..

180points

djinnjeannie 4 years ago

I think she would have been a lot better than SJ who seems to just play the same character in different clothes in everything she does

14points

Hooked 4 years ago

Agree

7points

Jaybird3939 4 years ago

They're creating so many different show for Disney+, I'm sure they'll find something juicy for her.

1point

Marissa Sulser 4 years ago

they look almost just alike! emily could always maybe her stuntwoman!

1point

Zeynep Ebrar Ozkan 4 years ago

I agree!

0points

Ivana 4 years ago

I kind of feel like Emily Blunt would have been a better fit.

12points

Just another bot 4 years ago

She would be really cool in a Marvel movie. Scarlett is perfect where she is, but I would've loved to see Emily as Captain Marvel instead of Brie Larson, hope I'm not offending anyone

6points

mcmp 4 years ago

Emily Blunt looks gorgeous with red hair.

4points

Coala Cat 4 years ago

I really liked Blunt's character in Edge of Tomorrow, and how kickass Blunt was

4points

JuJu 4 years ago

Thank god

4points

janel willis 4 years ago

In my opinion I'm glad Scarlett got the role, She made black widow what black widow is today.

3points

DanieLegz 4 years ago

Poppin's would have f**ked s**t up

3points

Natasha Hessler 3 years ago

its my mortal enemy...natasha romanoff...its actually romanov and her name is natalie pls read war and peace

1point

Tanja J 4 years ago

i'd love both of them, but i know my husband is happy it went to scarlett johansson ;)

1point

#19

Hugh Grant Was Considered For The Part Of Gilderoy Lockhart In "Harry Potter", But Kenneth Branagh Was Cast

Final score:

111points

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Wendillon 4 years ago

Hugh probably would have made a pretty good Lockhart too

220points

The Zooble 4 years ago

That's what I was thinking

8points

Lenka K 4 years ago

Not sure, Hugh always plays a little bumbly and self-conscious - Kenneth is better at the arrogance and braggadocio.

2points

Bianca Du Toit 4 years ago

Kenneth Branagh cast himself... seeing as though he directed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

1point

Kasey Lee Bao Ting 4 years ago

NAAAHHHH HE HAS BLACK HAIR

0points

That Random Pjo Fan 4 years ago

I second that

0points

Aunt Messy Premium 4 years ago

Two acting powerhouses. Either would be amazing.

18points

Tanja J 4 years ago

in this role they would both be perfect. i can totally imagine Hugh Grant as Lochkart

16points

The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 4 years ago

Oh yes, I know this story. Hugh Grant actually started preparing for the role as well. But then he took a role in "Two Weeks' Notice" and had to drop out. Really all he would have had to do is play an exaggerated version of himself if he had been cast.

10points

Kateřina Lužná 4 years ago

Hugh Grant would be better.

5points

Potato 4 years ago

He could've reunited with... gosh, I forgot her name! Sense and Sensibility, professor Trelawney. She was actually married to Branagh but they split maybe due to his affair with Bellatrix LeStrange. I am not good with names. It could be because I am a potato.

3points

Big J 4 years ago

They can both do the handsome charming self indulgent narcissist pretty well.

5points

Pearl Of the SeaWing RainWings 4 years ago (edited)

It must've been fun to play Lockhart. Acting like an idiot over-dramatically is fun.

4points

Jimmy Kuok 4 years ago

Hugh would have played a better Lockhart

2points

Tarryn Louise 4 years ago

I actually think he would have done it well.

2points

Michelle Alexander 3 years ago

I think he Grant would have been funnier, both are good in the role.

1point

#20

Gwyneth Paltrow Turned Down The Role Of Rose Dewitt Bukater In "Titanic", Kate Winslet Got The Part

Final score:

110points

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TTourist 4 years ago

Good decision.

218points

Vic 4 years ago

Can you imagine people jumping of the Titanic shouting "Rose, turn off your scented candles.." sorry couldn't resist :-p

38points

Robyn Rob 4 years ago

She was too busy steaming her crotch

19points

Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Can you imagine being in the alternate universe where it's her and Matthew McCaughney? 😨

18points

Janine B. 4 years ago

Yikes, no.

18points

JessG 4 years ago

Kate has a much more of a classic beauty type face. Good for the time period and her character. I consider Gweneth to be pretty, but Kate is beautiful. Imo

13points

Natalia Shoemark 4 years ago

Thank God!

9points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

HEr ego tanks everything

8points

MalP 4 years ago

Paltrow's face is too angular. Winslett has a more 'period' less 'modern' look. (in most of her movies.

6points

Thomas Turnbull 4 years ago

Great casting

4points

Sue Prewitt 4 years ago

thank god!

4points

CincyReds 4 years ago

Thank goodness! Kate did an amazing job!

3points

#21

Emilia Clarke Turned Down The Role Of Anastasia Steele In "Fifty Shades Of Grey", Eventually Played By Dakota Johnson

Final score:

108points

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Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Yeah poor girl didn't want to be associated with sex roles for everything.

177points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

Yet Dakota Johnson is doing pretty well.

7points

HalfShelli 4 years ago

Out of all the other things she did and attributes she had, the thing you got the most from the character of Daenerys Targaryen is “sex role”?

5points

Linda HS 4 years ago

Totally agree

2points

Ben Smith 4 years ago

“Poor girl??” She auditioned for the role. She wanted the role...at least at some point. EC knows exactly what her lane is

1point

Alice Brittain 3 years ago

😂

0points

Aunt Messy Premium 4 years ago

Stupid book, stupid movie. She dodged a bullet.

48points

Billie Templeton 4 years ago

Yay for class over ass

28points

JessG 4 years ago

This right here, is the perfect comment for this

4points

In Vino Veritas 4 years ago

She dodged a bullet there

25points

MiriPanda 4 years ago

I would not consider that an iconic role...

25points

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

Still cant see why these were so popular! They arent well written, the story is bleh, & the characters are even more bleh. I read 2 out of 3 & never finished the 3rd because i realized that after already reading 800pgs about these people, i still didnt care what happened to any of them...

19points

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

That's what i thought before i read them but its not even good Mommy Porn!! Lol!! The wording reminded me of the old VC Andrews books i used to read when i younger. And at least those had good revenge plots to keep it interesting! Lolol!

4points

Dee Mcgee 4 years ago

Smart move. 50 shades of grey is a s**t book and worse movie.

14points

Eunice Probert 4 years ago

She dodged a bullet there!

13points

Ian Bartels 4 years ago

Good for her being smart enough to pass. I can't believe something that degrades women and sexuality so much became so popular.

12points

RoseTheMad 4 years ago

Yea.... I don't blame Emilia for not wanting that role one bit lmao.

11points

#22

Liam Aiken Was Offered The Role Of Harry Potter, But Daniel Radcliffe Got The Part

Final score:

104points

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Janine B. 4 years ago

Just considering his looks, he would have been a good choice, too.

106points

Wendillon 4 years ago

His hair certainly looks the part

23points

Megan Yaster 4 years ago

He looks exactly like the book art, just missing the scar and glasses.

5points

Maria Overtoom 3 years ago

A better one if you ask me, I can't stand Radcliff. Yuk

1point

Kasey Lee Bao Ting 4 years ago

NO WAY. I LOVE MY DANIEL RADCLIFFE/HARRY POTTER

0points

Zet 4 years ago

yes because the cast HAD to be british! no US-Americans allowed.

8points

Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago

I'm not sure what boy actor I would have cast, but I sure didn't imagine Daniel Radcliffe when I read the HP series before the movies came out!

4points

Bengü Taşkesen 4 years ago

Radcliffe is an amazing actor, so it was lucky that they looked for more than looks.

4points

Phoenix 4 years ago

Actually he does look more like the book version than Daniel Radcliffe, maybe it would’ve been a better casting choice

3points

Helen Wood 4 years ago

Liam Aiken would have been a better choice, a very good actor!

3points

Joan Humphreys 4 years ago

Well, I bet he's regretted THAT decision.

3points

Rebecca Kimpell 4 years ago

Really? The lead role in a film that celebrates Britishness was offered to an American actor?!

3points

RoseTheMad 4 years ago

Rowling only wanted characters to be played by British actors/actresses, which I think was a good choice. Of course, roles of those with other nationalities like Fleur or Krum were played by a French and Bulgarian actors. But an american as Harry? I'm sorry but no. I think it was better to stick to British actors, personally. Though I will admit Adam Driver could make a perfect snape, but that's a very popular opinion lol.

2points

🥵🤬🥰your.local.sweetheart🥰 4 years ago

:|

2points

#23

Joanne Rowling Was Asked To Play Lily Potter In "Harry Potter", But She Declined, Geraldine Somerville Got The Part

Final score:

102points

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Daria Z 4 years ago

Oh but that would be neat as she's actually the one who created him.

145points

Ozacoter 4 years ago

Yeah and she really didnt need to act. In that movie Lilly just smiles.

34points

RoseTheMad 4 years ago

And ironically, with her blue eyes, would have the same as Harry's blue eyes in the films xP

20points

Abi 3 years ago

Yeah, but imagine having one of your characters be your fake child. O-O

1point

Kasey Lee Bao Ting 4 years ago

oh yea

1point

Kasey Lee Bao Ting 4 years ago

*her

0points

Devil's Advocate 4 years ago

I think that was the point

0points

Zet 4 years ago

she declined because she was afraid to not act "well enough" for the role.. also. a thing that I really do not like about the harry potter cast is that the parents are way too old... considering the timeline they should be in their late 20ies but the cast was 10 or 20 years older... yes.. i am a HP fanatic haha

9points

zims 4 years ago

Ugh I know, by the last book Harry's only a couple years younger than James's ghost, and Danielle Radcliffe might have actually been older. He could have played James. He definitely SHOULD have played James in the OotP flashback. (Don't even get me started on how old the other Marauder actors are, I was looking forward to PoA but casting men in their 40s was the first thing they did wrong with it.)

4points

Piper McLean 4 years ago

I would have loved this!

4points

rabbitsrabbit 4 years ago

Is this rly an iconic role though?

3points

Tanja J 4 years ago

maybe not, but she ended playing the role of a noname witch in Nocturn Alley, so she probably was not going for iconic

3points

maya P.K 4 years ago

oh that would be so cool though

1point

Kathleen Salisbury 4 years ago (edited)

Why ??? That would have been such an iconic and meaningful role, playing such an important character in her own story !

1point

Judith Bak 3 years ago

So strange she wouldn't want a small part in her own books.

0points

Ileana Sky Aviles 4 years ago

Would have been so sweet if she did!

0points

Ray Martin 4 years ago

It's usually advisable to give acting jobs to actors, rather than to writers.

0points

Elrod Marc Lindale Abero 4 years ago

Reportedly, she did not feel she was "cut out to be an actress" and feared that "she'd mess up somehow." The role eventually went to Geraldine Somerville, who played Lily in all eight of the Harry Potter films. - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/568112/jk-rowling-offered-lily-potter-role-in-harry-potter-movies#:~:text=Reportedly%2C%20she%20did%20not%20feel,of%20the%20Harry%20Potter%20films.

0points

#24

Hugh Jackman Turned Down The Role Of James Bond, Eventually Played By Daniel Craig

Final score:

99points

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Rose the Cook 4 years ago

That could have been interesting.

170points

Canadian in Cornwall 4 years ago

I agree, and I've never even thought of him for the part !!

12points

kjorn 4 years ago

Daniel Craig could make a great Putin in a biopic. looks just like him

14points

Guy MacGregor 4 years ago

Which one? (Joke about the "Putin clones" conspiracy)

0points

Ian Bartels 4 years ago

NOOOOO! I love Daniel Craig but I would love to see Hugh Jackman as 007!

13points

Andy ReRe 4 years ago (edited)

craig has been my favorite bond. more of a manly man, than a 'cheerrio, jolly good' man.

11points

Capermom 4 years ago

Couldn't agree more.

0points

Tarryn Louise 4 years ago

I would have loved to see Hugh as James Bond.

6points

Barbara Cass 4 years ago

Hugh would make a great James Bond!

6points

Louloubelle 4 years ago

I think he would have been magnificent!

6points

rabbitsrabbit 4 years ago

Would have been interesting. Great actor but Daniel Craig isnt rly the classical handsome I associate with James Bond.

6points

Maria Overtoom 3 years ago

I wanted to puke, he is tiny I'm and NOT SEXY at all, Hugh on the other hand, I wanna eat him raw....

2points

Greg Hoggarth 4 years ago (edited)

Interesting. A lot of these other ones are actors turning down roles in new franchises or one-off movies that are risky (remember, all an actor makes a decision on is the script and maybe storyboard, not the finished product like we do). But everyone knows James Bond, and Hugh could've expected 1-2 sequals. So he turned down something like $20-30m here.

5points

Billie Templeton 4 years ago

I would bet they would have had him throwing knives in a scene..... Just for the satisfaction the crowd would feel

5points

#25

Henry Cavill Was The First Pick To Play Edward Cullen In "Twilight", Robert Pattinson Was Cast For The Role

Final score:

99points

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Katy F 4 years ago

Good decision, I don't see Henry as an Edward Cullen lol

94points

Wendillon 4 years ago

And so Cedric Diggory became a sparkly vampire.

13points

JuJu 4 years ago

Uuuh...that would have made the movie a LOT more interesting

12points

John Rojas 4 years ago

They needed a skinny pale emo vampire

6points

Vicky Zar 4 years ago

I don't like Robert Pattison in that role. Henry is gorgeous. Not sure if he would have been perfect, but better than Robert

5points

Violet Grey 4 years ago

Stephenie Meyer wanted Gerard Way to play Edward Cullen... then he said no... then he wrote "Vampire Money" after she asked him to write a song for the movie XD. I love Gerard.

4points

Mariam Najar 4 years ago

Maybe the movies would have been better if Henry played the role...just a thought.

3points

John David Miller 4 years ago

Team Edward, anyone?

2points

mcmp 4 years ago

Henry Cavill *swoon*

2points

Mary 4 years ago

It was Kristen Steward who ruined the movies. Patterson was awesome!

2points

#26

David Thewlis Was Considered For The Role Of Quirinus Quirrell In "Harry Potter", Eventually Played By Ian Hart

Final score:

98points

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MyPrecious 4 years ago

but he got remus lupin, that's a better part and he is amazing

241points

Eliška Hůlková 4 years ago

He got to be werewolf instead of having Voldemort on the back of his head.

23points

John Baker 4 years ago

I was going to say he ended up with a better role anyway.

3points

Piper McLean 4 years ago

I love your name and profile!

3points

Kait C. 3 years ago

True, true!

1point

Kasey Lee Bao Ting 4 years ago

uh-huh, plus, ian hart is the one with the petrified look! david looks brave instead of uhhh well scared?

1point

zims 4 years ago

Smart move, instead of being killed off in the first movie now he can be killed off in the eighth!

10points

Katie Dollar 4 years ago

jee thanks

0points

Just another bot 4 years ago (edited)

Much better role as Lupin

2points

J. F. 4 years ago

Lucky for him, he got a better and more popular role

2points

Ricky Omo 4 years ago

Q-quivering Professor Quirrell. Such a shame. I rather liked him.

1point

🥵🤬🥰your.local.sweetheart🥰 4 years ago

:|

1point

Abi 3 years ago (edited)

I couldn’t deal if lupin was a villain. The dude radiates kindness.

0points

maya P.K 4 years ago

oh but im happy the way it turned out, with him getting remus lupin and stuff

0points

Quinn Carrigan 4 years ago

That would just suck have quirrel then Remus

0points

Sarah Grape 4 years ago

instead he got the reacurring role

0points

#27

Britney Spears Auditioned For The Part Of Allie In "The Notebook", Eventually Played By Rachel Mcadams

Final score:

94points

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Bole Perishon 4 years ago

In spite of her attempts, Britney Spears can not be categorised as "actress".

169points

Joan Humphreys 4 years ago

Amen to that

4points

Charlotte Shortt 4 years ago

same

2points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

She made a movie so yes she can. Maybe not a good actress, but she does have acting credit.

2points

imagae 4 years ago

Agree 100%.

1point

Rukkia 4 years ago

In spite of, or due to?

0points

Christopher Walkies 4 years ago

Leave Britney Aloooone.

0points

PotatoNinja5000 4 years ago

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LesBean 4 years ago

Free Britney,

10points

Reagan Maher 4 years ago

YES I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT

4points

JessG 4 years ago

Oh no. Rachel McAdams is a fantastic actress, I don't think Brittany is of the same caliber or even close.

9points

JS Borgmann 4 years ago

BRITTNEY isn't an actress by a long shot! The movie would have gone down the toilet if she had starred in it. McAdams was BRILLIANT!

5points

Oogiebogieaugiedaddy 4 years ago

Rachael McAdams was amazing!!! I absolutely loved this movie!!! I watch it every time it comes on!

4points

Kimberly Reetz 4 years ago

You’ve GOT to be kidding

2points

Ola Polowczyk 4 years ago

Choice of cast aside, I don't understand the hype of "The Notebook". It's a movie about a toxic relationship!

2points

Shania Washington 4 years ago

It’s really not tho y’all just love to use the word

-1point

Heather Menard 4 years ago

Nope way to blah

2points

Autumn 4 years ago

Ohh this was a good movie!!

2points

Kimberly Poole 3 years ago

Brittany Spears is not an actress. She would have made the movie bomb. The right decision was made to NOT cast her.

1point

#28

Jennifer Lawrence Auditioned For The Role Of Bella Swan In "Twilight", But Kristen Stewart Was Cast Instead

Final score:

90points

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Jonathan 4 years ago

Kristen Stewart is an awful actor 😂

186points

no_name 4 years ago

Just couple of hours ago I read an article about how she's one of the best actress nowadays. It was in relation to her new role as Princess Diana. It made me do that confused meme face.

48points

Zophra 4 years ago

She needs to close her mouth occasionally.

33points

Capelli rosa e patate 4 years ago

She’s actually quite good, as is Robert Pattinson, it’s just that the script was so terribly flat. The greatest actor can’t save bad writing. 🤷🏻‍♀️

31points

Laura Craig 4 years ago

Honestly I think she's an increadible actor. She was just a god aweful, fluttery eyed, lip biting wall gazing mess in Twilight

26points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

Twilight is a terrible film but Kristen Stewart is actually a great actor.

20points

Enrique Prieto 4 years ago

Not really. She's been excelling in indipendent movies. She even became the only American to win the prestigious Cesar Award

20points

Sarcasm101 4 years ago

Well in this yea lol her facial expressions killed me

11points

Stephen Hutchison 4 years ago

It's an awful role. They were made for each other.

5points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

Not liking her does not make her a bad actress.

4points

Rukkia 4 years ago

I disagree. I think she is a pretty good actor, just not in Twilight. Then again, there was some pretty bad acting by most of the actors in Twilight.

4points

RoseTheMad 4 years ago (edited)

Well, Twilight was an awful movie. :P and at first, it was Twilight she was known for, and the writing was obviously awful so she did what she could. She's damn good in other roles.

4points

Citlalli Valles 4 years ago

The character is awful. She played it as it was written.

3points

Wanda Maximoff 4 years ago

Some people say she's an awful actress but tbh if she really was they wouldn't have kept her in the other movies

2points

Morgan Fairchild 3 years ago

No She's not!!!!!!!!!!!!

1point

Paulina Prazmo 4 years ago

My husband is keep saying it too 😁

1point

Ashley Kelly 3 years ago

But her HAIR?N ow her hair is VERY dramatic....

0points

Luis Hernandez Dauajare 3 years ago

Respectfully disagree. She is a pretty decent actress (Camp X-Ray, Into the Wild and Underwater were really good), but Twilight is an awful movie with crappy direction and terrible lines, and Bella is a cardboard character. She did with the role the best she could.

0points

John David Miller 4 years ago

How dare you I challenge you to a duel 🧤🧤🧤🗡🗡🤺🤺#TEAMEDWARD

0points

Izzy Curer 4 years ago

She's not a bad actor, the directors of Twilight told her not to act.

0points

Sarah Grape 4 years ago

I've heard she's good in her earlier non-blockbuster shows

0points

Lion's Stare 4 years ago

She was awful in Twilight, but not a bad actress overall

0points

Jaybird3939 4 years ago

She always looks sullen and like she'd rather be somewhere else.

0points

imagae 4 years ago

No matter the role, Kristen Stewart plays Kristen Stewart. She has ONE facial expression, and zero personality.

-1point

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Alex K 4 years ago

that face. the face she has on all the time.

15points

fishcake 4 years ago

Kristen Stewart is the worst actress I've ever seen. At first, I wanted to give her a chance, because I've only seen her in Twilight and no one should be judged by their performance in Twilight. But since then I've seen Snow White and the Huntsman too, and I will forever avoid any movie she's cast in because she managed to ruin a fairly okay story with her non-expressions and s**t acting.

7points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

twilight series and snow white were trash movies with trash writing and janky directing. Go watch her indy stuff

2points

kjorn 4 years ago

jennifer was THAT desperate?

7points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

Actors who haven't had their breakthroughs are all pretty desperate. Olivia Colman did commercials for a car-whatever. Now she has an Oscar. Because she deserves it, but there are probably plenty of people who are amazing and will never be seen on the big screen.

5points

Ivana 4 years ago

There was one movie that I have seen with Kristen Stewart in it that I liked. She was frozen for the majority of the movie.

5points

Annie 4 years ago

hehe

0points

Wendillon 4 years ago

What I'm seeing here is Bella would have been bland regardless ....

5points

birdie asf 4 years ago

honestly fr. but that could also be because bella was written as a trash character.

3points

Museo 4 years ago

Kristen was perfect for that franchise.

3points

Michelle Alexander 3 years ago

But would we have Katness Everdeen? I'd be cool with Lawrence doing both, I thought Stewart was pretty bland in Twilight.

2points

Iva Kazalova 4 years ago

Her whole acting boils down to ‘let me whip out my resting bitch face’.

2points

Just another bot 4 years ago

Um yeah, missed opportunity there, lads

2points

#29

Emma Watson Turned Down The Part Of Mia In "La La Land", Emma Stone Was Cast

Final score:

89points

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로희 4 years ago

I love both Emmas but I think Stone was the better choice.

94points

Marissa Sulser 4 years ago

sameeee

2points

Sanni Salo 4 years ago

Good! Emma Stone is a better singer of the two. Watson was very heavily autotuned in Beauty and the Beast...

8points

You are Beautiful (He,Him) 4 years ago

Emma stone was great in that

6points

Paula Carr 4 years ago

Emma Watson has an atroxious American accent. Would've been crap.

3points

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Jaybird3939 4 years ago

Emma Stone should not be outside without massive sunscreen. No diss. It's just that she's a redhead with really white skin. She should be careful. The More You Know

2points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

Smart! La La Land was Hollywood's blow job to itself. Just another reprisal of singing in the rain which was hollywood's hand job to itself.

2points

Lisa 4 years ago

god Stone looks like an undead ghoul vampire in that photo, it's like dead white.

2points

Melissa J 4 years ago

Emma Stone was a better fit. She brings the drama. I love her in Cruella.

1point

Farhath Fatima 3 years ago

That's because she's our hermione

0points

Mayrene Chester 3 years ago

Emma Stone has that sass.

0points

#30

Jack Nicholson Passed On The Role Of Michael Corleone In "The Godfather", Eventually Played By Al Pacino

Final score:

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birdie asf 4 years ago

Nope. the vibe would have been SUPER different and the movie wouldn't be the same without Al Pacino.

127points

Rezo Kaishauri 3 years ago

Not to mention that Al Pacino feels more natural for the role due to his Italian descent.

1point

King Joffrey 4 years ago

The whole point of this role was to show a good guy go bad and Jack Nicholson looks like a bad boy already.

15points

lara 4 years ago

Nope and nope and nope. Pacino was absolutely perfect.

13points

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

Love Jack but this was a good choice!

9points

Mingi Football 4 years ago

No!!!!!!!!!!! Pacino was perfect!

4points

Dre Mosley 4 years ago

I love Jack, but nah. Pacino was the right choice. Thanks for passing on it, Jack.

3points

Charlotte Shortt 4 years ago

OMG LOVE THIS MOVIE

2points

Sasha Kuleshov 4 years ago

Gotta give it to Al <3

1point

Harrrie C 3 years ago

Pacino was perfect for these Godfather movies.

0points

SCamp 4 years ago

One of the greatest casts in movie history, Al perfect for the role, Jack, nope

0points

#31

Liam Hemsworth Auditioned For The Part Of Thor, But Chris Hemsworth Was Cast

Final score:

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Daria B 4 years ago

Owww... sibling rivalry ♡

41points

Vic 4 years ago

They look the same, I doubt it would make any difference if they picked Liam.. XD

5points

littlesaresare 4 years ago

Fun fact: Suraj Sharma (the actor in The Life of Pi)'s brother auditioned for the role. Suraj came along for support, and had no particular desire to act. But the auditioners loved him anyway and cast him. Now Suraj has an acting career and his brother doesn't. So Kjorn's right: bringing your sibling to a casting audition seems to be a very bad idea. :P

7points

kjorn 4 years ago

don't bring your brother to work he would steal your job

5points

Cathal 4 years ago

Christmas dinner must be awkward!

5points

Mama Panda 4 years ago

The better brother won!

1point

Requiem 4 years ago

He played Thor in a play put on by Loki

1point

Melissa J 4 years ago

Ouch! I imagine that comes up during the holidays. "You dated Miley Cyrus I'M the God of Thunder Thor!"

0points

GenXandEarnedItAll 4 years ago

Mom and dad made some good looking boys!

0points

im_so_bored13 4 years ago

Okay, but in my mind, Liam Hemsworth can only be Gale from THG. And I hate Gale. And I love Thor. And, today, I thank god for letting Liam Hemsworth fail this audition.

0points

Katie Dollar 4 years ago

oof

0points

#32

Marilyn Monroe Was Considered For The Part Of Holly Golightly In " Breakfast At Tiffany's", Eventually Played By Audrey Hepburn

Final score:

27points

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Verena Gitterle 4 years ago

If you havent read the book: Marilyn would have been perfect, as Holly is described as a curvy blonde.

36points

tuzdayschild 4 years ago

Talk about iconic. Audrey owns this role.

8points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

Audrey Hepburn was so good in the role she actually 'made' Holly Golightly but if you read the book, Holly looks a lot more like Marilyn. Also, Truman Capote actually wanted MM to play Holly.

7points

troufaki13 4 years ago

They're both so beautiful!

5points

Spittnimage 4 years ago

Truman Capote wanted Marilyn to play Holly.

3points

Ella Monet 3 years ago

I love Audrey Hepburn ❤️❤️

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

the difference: audrey can act well. Marilyn is meh really as an actress

0points

Charlotte Shortt 4 years ago

Audrey is perfect I actually went as Audrey for my 3rd Halloween by choice!!!

0points

Tarryn Louise 4 years ago

Can we just appreciate for a moment how FUCKIGN CREEPY Audrey looks in this shot?!

-2points

#33

John Krasinski Auditioned For The Part Of Captain America, But Chris Evans Was Cast

Final score:

26points

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Soro Doeth 4 years ago (edited)

He would be perfect for a hobbit part.

7points

Ethan Ruppert 4 years ago

He could be cast as ant man

0points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

John Krasinski is great but can't play a macho man (even a sensitive one like the Captain) - just watch Jack Ryan.

3points

Melissa J 4 years ago

Chris Evans played the humble, caring, brave Captain America. John Krasinski is good but is not Captain America.

1point

Eliška Hůlková 4 years ago

No way, Chris Evans is Steve Rogers!

1point

Heidi Zimmermann 4 years ago

I love the story, he told a few funny impressions from the audition at The Graham Norton Show

1point

#34

Saoirse Ronan Auditioned For The Part Of Luna Lovegood In "Harry Potter", But Evanna Lynch Was Cast

Final score:

24points

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Ozacoter 4 years ago

Evanna did such a great job. I cannot imagine another Luna.

39points

Catherine Richardson 4 years ago

Me neither

2points

Kisses4Katie 4 years ago (edited)

I always thought it was Saoirse for a while at first. Then I read how the role helped Evanna come into her own skin, so I'm glad she got the part.

8points

MyPrecious 4 years ago

even tho Saoirse is an amazing actor who I admire evanna was still better for the role.

6points

Kuroka 4 years ago

Holy crap her eyes are so blue! (first pic)

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

actually not true.

-1point

#35

Johnny Depp Was Considered For The Role Of Patrick Bateman In "American Psycho", Eventually Played By Christian Bale

Final score:

24points

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von Funnyname 4 years ago

Bale nailed that role, hand's down, especially after reading the book -- the neuroses are spot on. I would be VERY curious to see Depp handle that though, because lord knows dude has range.

51points

Lis Daglish 4 years ago

These are the ones that make this list so interesting. Agree Bale nailed it. Agree JD could have handled it and can picture how this might have turned out.

9points

Sardonic Scribe 4 years ago

I adore both JD & CB, but Bale IS Patrick Bateman. Depp has range, but not as deep as Bale.

1point

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

Love Depp BUT Bale was THE ONE for this part! I've seen Depp pull off the clean cut appearance before, as well as be crazy & he does a great job with it BUT i cant see him so neurotic & chiseled about everything like Bateman is supposed to be. Everything in Bateman's like is extremely routine & mechanic almost. Even if Depp pulled it off, i dont think it wouldve packed the same punch

1point

Azure Adams 4 years ago

depps ego and weirdness would not have done it well

0points

Marianne 4 years ago

I just thought that both are quite similar types. Then I realized they have the same voice actor in Germany and I am probably biased. :D

0points

#36

Anna Popplewell Auditioned For The Part Of Hermione Granger In "Harry Potter", Eventually Played By Emma Watson

Final score:

23points

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Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Is that Susan? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the actress.

25points

Henny Hana 4 years ago

Yes narnia

10points

Catherine Richardson 4 years ago

Yes!

1point

Todoroki 4 years ago

Yea Susan

0points

Hooked 4 years ago

I love Emma but Anna would have done great in this role

1point

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

Nah, Emma Watson nailed it not to mention she's at least as intelligent as Hermione is supposed to be

0points

Ethan Ruppert 4 years ago

No one, I repeat, no one will ever be hermione except for Emma

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

She was too old really at that point

0points

Dre Mosley 4 years ago

I liked her in "Reign."

0points

#37

Emma Stone Was Considered For The Part Of Meg In "Little Women", But Emma Watson Got The Role

Final score:

23points

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Wouter 4 years ago

Actual interchangeable Emmas! (Terry Pratchett reference).

27points

John Baker 4 years ago

But only one is actually an Emma. Stone's real name is Emily. ;-)

1point

Natasha Romanoff 4 years ago

Actually, Emma Stone had it, but had to drop out thanks to scheduling conflicts and Watson got the part

2points

로희 4 years ago

They're the "spare" for each other. 🙈

1point

Melissa J 4 years ago (edited)

Emma Watson was wonderful in Little Women.

0points

MyPrecious 4 years ago

emma Watson is way better. im not a fan of emma stone

0points

#38

Nicolas Cage Was Offered The Role Of Aragorn In "The Lord Of The Rings", Eventually Played By Viggo Mortensen

Final score:

22points

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Jimi Laoshi 4 years ago

What were they thinking??

41points

Blarrg 4 years ago

Presumably they were thinking that they were going to drop a lot of money on the production and they could improve their potential box-office by casting a well-known actor. Like Cage, like Connery. Of course it's a far better movie with those cast, and box office didn't prove to be a problem.

0points

Marcellus the Third 4 years ago

Absolutely love Cage, but this is an even worse plan than the other consideration [Russell Crowe]... Neither has any hint of the dignity of silently maintaining their royal lineage through the ages.

10points

MyPrecious 4 years ago

nah viggo better

5points

Mosritheel 4 years ago

I can’t stop laughing. After reading this I immediately phoned my boyfriend and told him so we could laugh together.

4points

Tina B 4 years ago

Oh. God. No.

4points

Hooked 4 years ago

OMG ! They offered him the role ?? They couldn't have been that desperate

3points

Janine B. 4 years ago

What the...???

3points

Ozacoter 4 years ago

Terrible

3points

hobbitly 4 years ago

There is a scene where Aragorn asks Eowyn what she fears and she answers a cage. That would have been hilarious XD

2points

Zet 4 years ago

wtf! that would have been soo baaaad! i love it when they cast people that aren't too famous for other roles yet ...the immersion is more real. Nicola Cage has a too much known face.

2points

#39

Michelle Pfeiffer Was Considered For The Role Of Clarice Starling In "The Silence Of The Lambs", Eventually Played By Jodie Foster

Final score:

21points

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Hooked 4 years ago

Both great options

14points

Katrina B. 4 years ago

She was also considered for the part of Eva Peron in Evita, even made a demo tape of some of the songs. Cast Madonna instead. Neither was a good choice (yes I have a copy of the demo tape)

2points

JessG 4 years ago

Who Pfeiffer? I can't imagine that

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

She's good but too sexy in not the right way for Silence, especially the way clarice is described in the books

1point

Nevits Yibble 4 years ago

She could've pulled it off

1point

Leisa K 4 years ago

Thank goodness!

0points

#40

Christopher Walken Auditioned For The Role Of Han Solo In "Star Wars", But Harrison Ford Got The Part

Final score:

21points

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Kevin Camp 4 years ago

That would have taken an odd turn with Walken as Han Solo.

17points

Zet 4 years ago

thank GOD! harrison is and will always be the only solo

2points

Kayla J 4 years ago

SNL did a great skit with this and other auditions....unfortunately the skit was when Kevin Spacey hosted

1point

Noel Benavente 3 years ago

"You know,.. sometimes... I amaze even myself..."

0points

Jonathan Labelle 4 years ago

now i have the image of han solo tap dancing

0points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

That could have been really interesting...

0points

#41

Nicolas Cage Was Considered For The Role Of Bender In "The Breakfast Club", Eventually Played By Judd Nelson

Final score:

21points

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JessG 4 years ago

I think that *may* have worked, but I think Judd has a bit of a tougher attitude. 80's Nick Cage was a bit too goofy. If you haven't seen Peggy Sue Got Married, you'd understand what I mean

9points

Sasy 4 years ago

I have and I do, I was thinking the same, NIc back then was not the Nic now, Judd was perfect

0points

Aunt Messy Premium 4 years ago

And who's heard anything about Judd Nelson after that movie?

3points

Mama Panda 4 years ago

Just read his resume... https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000555/

6points

Danielle Renee 4 years ago

that was a perfect cast. that movie could have been blah with different people. i think it still holds up. it's in my top 5

2points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

BARF!!!!

0points

Hooked 4 years ago

Why ?

0points

#42

Eddie Murphy Was Considered For The Part Of Grinch In "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", But Jim Carrey Was Cast

Final score:

21points

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BluEyedSeoulite 4 years ago

Very different comedic styles but Murphy would have been funny too. Carry is more entertaining for kids though

13points

im_so_bored13 4 years ago

DONKEY! FROM! SHREK! DUDE!

0points

Canadian in Cornwall 4 years ago

I've seen too much of Jim Carrey, he was ALWAYS on tv in Canada before he made it big in the States.

3points

CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago

Carey is more of a physical comedian than Murphy, so I think he was the better choice.

0points

J. F. 4 years ago

I would say it's better that Jim Carrey was casted, his style fits the character better

0points

#43

Cameron Diaz Was Considered For The Role Of Mia Thermopolis In "The Princess Diaries", But Anne Hathaway Got The Part

Final score:

21points

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MyPrecious 4 years ago

no anne Hathaway is perfect

30points

Catherine Richardson 4 years ago

Yes!!

1point

M.J. 4 years ago

But Cameron Diaz is way older... how was she supposed to play a kid?!

5points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

Maybe that's why she didn't get it 😁😉

0points

Mama Panda 4 years ago

No way Cameron Diaz could have pulled off the before Mia

2points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

Cameron was already way too old for that role when the movie was made. Like WAY TOO OLD!!

1point

Angry Duck 4 years ago (edited)

I grew up on these movies and i cant see it with anybody else as Mia

1point

MyOpinionHasBeenServed 3 years ago

Cameron would have been too old. Anne was perfect.

0points

Tarryn Louise 4 years ago

good.

0points

Sasy 4 years ago

Wasn't she already an Angel by then? that would have been weird casting.

0points

#44

Matt Leblanc Turned Down The Role Of Phil Dunphy In "Modern Family", Eventually Played By Ty Burrell

Final score:

21points

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Requiem 4 years ago

Its not like Matt had any other acting gigs.

9points

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

As much as i love Modern Family & Phil Dumphee, my horror movie history has forever ruined him! He will always & forever be Asshole Steve from Dawn of the Dead first & foremost with Phil coming in a close 2nd. Ps: if you like Ty Burrell & want to see him play the exactly opposite of Phil, watch this movie!! He's absolutely fantastic in it!!

2points

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Ty was great, Matt would have brought different qualities to it.

2points

Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago

Both are my all time favourites!!! It would definitely have been weird to watch Joey married and a grandfather

0points

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#45

Tilda Swinton Was Offered The Part Of Sybill Patricia Trelawney In "Harry Potter", Eventually Played By Emma Thompson

Final score:

20points

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Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Tilda Swinton is a treasure

35points

Wendillon 4 years ago

she probably would have made a good Trelawney too

12points

Vic 4 years ago

Absolutely! Loved her in every role I've seen her play..

4points

RoseTheMad 4 years ago

So is Emma Thompson. She was great in the role, but I imagine Tilda would have been too.

1point

Bonnie Jarrett 4 years ago

Tilda would have been awesome to play Sybill..Not sure if there is any role Tilda wouldn't be able to portray!

4points

Angry Duck 4 years ago

Didnt she play Jadis in Chronicles of Narnia?

3points

JessG 4 years ago

Yes, also in Benjamin Button, Constantine, Doctor Strange and many more

0points

Janoel Murrey 4 years ago

THE ANCIENT ONE

2points

Eunice Probert 4 years ago

Trelawney would have been very different if played by Tilda Swinton.

2points

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

Tilda Swinton would certainly have brought something to the role but not sure if it would've been in the way that JKR wanted

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

Ok now I kinda want to see that one. Love both actresses and both are super talented but I kinda want to see Tilda's take on Trewlaney

0points

Ola Polowczyk 4 years ago

I love both of them

0points

Piper McLean 4 years ago

They both would be great

0points

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Not Emma's best role. Way OTT. Blame the director.

0points

#46

Henry Cavill Was Considered For The Role Of Cedric Diggory In "Harry Potter", But The Part Went To Robert Pattinson

Final score:

20points

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JessG 4 years ago

Robert taking all the roles from Henry, lol

19points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

He is, unfortunately for Henry, the better actor.

-1point

SuePrew 3 years ago

Henry is a much better choice. After all, Cedric Diggory is suppose to be very handsome.

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

definitely would have been better

0points

Tanja J 4 years ago

so he was considered for both roles that went to pattinson? cedric and cullen?

0points

Zet 4 years ago

hmm noo Henry is not gloomy enough.. he would have been a perfect younger version of James Potter.. or even james as a young adult... remember the potters were in their late 20ies when they died.

0points

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JessG 4 years ago

Good job?

5points

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#47

Jason Momoa Auditioned For The Role Of Drax In "Guardians Of The Galaxy", Eventually Played By Dave Bautista

Final score:

19points

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Janine B. 4 years ago

Not bad either. But Dave does this brilliantly.

17points

Nela Rothenbach 4 years ago

Who would have been Aquaman?

2points

kjorn 4 years ago

but jason without his beard?

1point

Hooked 4 years ago

Without hair !!!

3points

MarsFKA 4 years ago

Then they both show up in "Dune".

0points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

He would have had to shave his hair!!!

0points

Kevin Camp 4 years ago

Great career decisions for both. We would not have had the iconic Aquaman otherwise.

0points

#48

Reese Witherspoon Auditioned To Play Cher Horowitz In "Clueless", Eventually Played By Alicia Silverstone

Final score:

19points

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Vic 4 years ago

Witherspoon or Without-a-spoon that was the question!

13points

Hooked 4 years ago

You were up bright and early this morning I guess. Thanks for making me laugh. Again

3points

Mary Maguy 4 years ago

Thankfully, the only good movie Alicia was in! I watched that movie so many times, I knew the lines by memory. I can't picture Reese.

4points

JessG 4 years ago

I think that would have worked too

1point

MyOpinionHasBeenServed 3 years ago

It would have been like Elle Woods in High School and people would have associated Legally Blonde as a sequel.

0points

#49

Saoirse Ronan Auditioned For The Part Of Rey In "Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker", Eventually Played By Daisy Ridley

Final score:

19points

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The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 4 years ago

Another good choice if you ask me.

4points

SuePrew 3 years ago

Would have been good

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

Watch the tape of Daisy's audition. SHe nailed it so hard!

0points

Sue Prewitt 4 years ago

I think she would have been great

0points

J. F. 4 years ago

Ms. Ronan ditched not only one but several bullets there - the lousy writing of that role would have benn career crushing

0points

#50

Angelina Jolie Dropped Out From Playing Dr. Ryan Stone In "Gravity", Sandra Bullock Was Cast

Final score:

19points

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Azure Adams 4 years ago

She wouldn't have been able to do it right.

5points

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

Not sure the lips would've fit in the helmet

0points

Alien 4 years ago

I live where Sandra bullock was born and raised!

0points

Jill Pulcifer 4 years ago

like in the town or like in the house?

2points

JessG 4 years ago

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#51

Jake Gyllenhaal Was Considered For The Part Of Peter Parker In "Spider-Man", Eventually Played By Tobey Maguire

Final score:

18points

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Daria B 4 years ago

He eventually made it into another Spiderman film as Mysterio.

23points

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

To be fair...with the exception of Gyllenhaal doing Donnie Darko, they were pretty interchangeable around that time..

2points

Ethan Ruppert 4 years ago

Imagine if he was cast as a Spider-Man and Mysterio

0points

Alison Wells 4 years ago

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBLFmJgDEM/

0points

Zet 4 years ago

thank god or all the memes would have never existed.

0points

#52

Glenn Howerton Auditioned For The Role Of Star-Lord In "Guardians Of The Galaxy", Eventually Played By Chris Pratt

Final score:

18points

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lara 4 years ago

No and no and no.

14points

Mama Panda 4 years ago

Not only no but hell NO

1point

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

As with so many on this list Chris Pratt is perfectly cast as Peter Quill/Star Lord

0points

Danielle Renee 4 years ago

i just see Dennis. i would keep expecting him to talk about his sex tapes and call Gamora a bird

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

I'm sure he's not a homophobic, status climbing twat

0points

ALONA BERGERON 4 years ago

no nope nada zilch NOOOOOOOOO

0points

#53

Gwen Stefani Auditioned For The Role Of Jane Smith In "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", But Angelina Jolie Got The Part

Final score:

18points

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LaLaMama 4 years ago

Imagine this! Do you think Brad and Jen would still be together? 🙈

22points

Zoe's Mom 4 years ago

Brad himself said he was not happy in the relationship; he felt stuck so I think he would have eventually left Jennifer at some point.

8points

Keri O'Donnell 4 years ago

No

8points

Requiem 4 years ago

they wouldnt have been together at all, she tends to get with guys she works with. Like Billy bob

2points

JessG 4 years ago

Weird! Does Gwen act?

2points

Angry Duck 4 years ago

Thank god Gwen didnt get the part

2points

MyOpinionHasBeenServed 3 years ago (edited)

Interesting. But I don't associate Gwen as an actor. She kinda reminds me of Katy Perry.

1point

Azure Adams 4 years ago

Gwen can't act for s**t... or sing.

1point

Tarryn Louise 4 years ago

Gwen acts???

1point

lara 4 years ago

And history was made.

0points

#54

Eric Mccormack Auditioned For The Role Of Ross Geller In "Friends", Eventually Played By David Schwimmer

Final score:

18points

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Gogamash 4 years ago

well, in this case, I believe: Schwimmer was a perfect for the role and in some cases, the series and movies named here may not have become iconic if the roles were casted by other actors

13points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

Yet we will never know if that's even true. Don't get me wrong, I think you're right, but ... maybe not?

2points

Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

Grace and Jack needed him more.

2points

Vic 4 years ago

*In Ross' voice* My Role?? MY ROLEEE!!

1point

#55

Matt Damon Turned Down The Role Of Jake Sully In "Avatar", Eventually Played By Sam Worthington

Final score:

17points

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Joshua Topash 4 years ago

I thought Sam was absolute perfect for this role .

7points

tw 72 4 years ago

Yeah, Matt's done OK for himself. 😁

0points

Alex K 4 years ago

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0points

#56

Naomi Ellen Watts Was Considered For The Role Of Narcissa Malfoy In "Harry Potter", Eventually Played By Helen Mccrory

Final score:

17points

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Vic 4 years ago

Hey hey what's with the middle names..

11points

JessG 4 years ago

That's what I was gonna say. Since when has she been named with her middle name?

5points

MotherofGuineaPigs 4 years ago

Because the SAG does not allow for duplicate working names. So you will see middle initials or three names.

0points

Elwood Schwartz 4 years ago

Maybe she famously assassinated somebody. They usually reserve middle names for them...

0points

Piper McLean 4 years ago

She would have been a good choice

1point

RoseTheMad 4 years ago

IIrc, Helen McRory was in fact going to be Bellatrix, but she was pregnant at the time of filming so the role went to Helena Bonham-Carter instead. Honestly though? I can't imagine anyone else but Helena as Bellatrix. Helena has always played the role of insanity incredibly well xD and Helen was great as Narcissa, and the two of them are among my favourite characters.

0points

#57

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Was Considered For The Part Of Ant-Man, But Paul Rudd Was Cast

Final score:

17points

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Nevits Yibble 4 years ago

I don't think he could've matched Rudd's comedic touch. That scene when Ant Man meets Captain America is hilarious. And the "I ruined the moment, didn't I" scene. Can't see Gordon in either.

10points

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

Nevits Yibble- totally agree

0points

Usernames 4 years ago

Gordon won't fit. He always have that "too serious" character...

0points

Anne Reid 4 years ago

You’ve never seen Third Rock from the Sun, then. He was really good in that.

7points

#58

Joaquin Phoenix Was Considered For The Part Of Doctor Strange, Eventually Played By Benedict Cumberbatch

Final score:

17points

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Mama Panda 4 years ago

Again Benedryl Cabbagepatch was the only one to play Doctor Strange

10points

Branka Božank 1 day ago

Mama Panda, you made my day :D :D

0points

Katie Dollar 4 years ago

uhh what?

-2points

Ethan Ruppert 4 years ago

*benedict cumberbatch

-3points

lara 4 years ago

Cumberbatch was spot on. Though I am curious as to Joaquin Phoenix's take on Doctor Strange.

2points

Lady Cadaver 3 years ago

He was an insanely good Joker. No for Dr Strange through

0points

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

I think Joaquin would've brought a different intensity to the role- not better or worse just different

0points

Alien 4 years ago

My mans went from a villain to an almost hero

0points

#59

Ryan Gosling Was The First Choice For The Part Of Joker In "Suicide Squad", But Jared Leto Was Cast

Final score:

17points

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Mama Panda 4 years ago

Kermit the Frog would have been better than Jared Leto!

7points

Lady Cadaver 3 years ago

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2points

J. F. 4 years ago

Would probably had been a better idea to cast Ryan

4points

Lisa 4 years ago

It's baffling that any one likes Leto's portrayal.

4points

CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago

That script was a dud, so he dodged a bullet.

2points

Tarryn Louise 4 years ago

Jared Leto was my least favourite Joker. Ever. There are 6yr olds who drew comic characters that played better Jokers.

1point

Christine 4 years ago

A hand puppet made from a garbage bag would have been better than Leto's Joker. He's a good actor, but that take on Joker was simply awful!

1point

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

Jared Leto as Joker is a role that will always be devisive- he took the role to such an extreme place, which, had the movie's tone been much darker than it was (it was almost comedic in places) would've been great- it's almost as though Leto and the directors/script writers were on completely different levels

0points

Joshua Topash 4 years ago (edited)

I feel like he dodged a bullet like no disrespect toward Leto, It's just that his Joker was... meh.

0points

Bonnie Jarrett 4 years ago

I can't see Ryan playing a character like Joker. I think Jared Leto did an amazing job

-1point

Kristine Phillips 4 years ago

He looks creepy here, but he is actually a good looking guy.

-2points

#60

Denzel Washington Passed Up The Role Of Detective David Mills In "Se7en", Eventually Played By Brad Pitt

Final score:

17points

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von Funnyname 4 years ago

the real question... what's in the box?

14points

kjorn 4 years ago

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8points

Canadian in Cornwall 4 years ago

wasn't that BRILLIANT acting on Brad's part? What's in the box!!!!!!!

5points

CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago

A candle that smells like Paltrow's vagina.

4points

lara 4 years ago

Really? His wife's head.

2points

Dre Mosley 4 years ago

One of my favorite films. Now I want to rewatch it.

2points

Lady Cadaver 3 years ago

I agree Brad Pitt for this role. I love Denzel though, The Bone Collector was fantastic

0points

Danielle Renee 4 years ago

i love denzel, but no. this was brad's part. plus, denzel just did 'the little things', which reminded my of seven...but not as good.

0points

Nevits Yibble 4 years ago

I think Denzel could probably do anything

0points

kjorn 4 years ago

Denzel can play anything

0points

JessG 4 years ago

Don't know why you got downvoted, I agree

0points

Kisses4Katie 4 years ago

Add Sidney Poitier and you've got something

0points

#61

Rosamund Pike Turned Down The Role Of Rita Skeeter In "Harry Potter", Eventually Played By Miranda Richardson

Final score:

16points

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Tanja J 4 years ago

although i love Rosamund Pike, Miranda Richardson for me will forever be the queen of hearts saying "get off with his head!"

4points

King Joffrey 4 years ago

The Queen of Hearts was Helena Bonham-Carter...

4points

Not A Panda 4 years ago

Miranda Richardson is an amazing actress!

0points

#62

Saoirse Ronan Was Considered For The Part Of Scarlet Witch, Eventually Played By Elizabeth Olsen

Final score:

15points

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Verena Gitterle 4 years ago

It must be hard, always coming in second.

16points

Vic 4 years ago

True must be hard, I've seen her name 3 times where she didn't get the role.

7points

Sardonic Scribe 4 years ago

Considering her stellar resume, I hardly think she's hurting for good roles.

1point

King Joffrey 4 years ago

Especially if you're a 100 times better actress.

1point

Lisa 4 years ago

Alot of these movies succeeded because of who was cast.

2points

kjorn 4 years ago

we get to know an olsen who didn't look like she's trying to steal the ring to Frodo

2points

Mary Maguy 4 years ago

I was just about to say that. Tough luck for her. I never even heard of her. I want to check her out and see if she's any good.

2points

Lili 4 years ago (edited)

Just a few Oscar nominations

0points

SuePrew 3 years ago

I think Saoirse would have been great.

0points

#63

Anne Hathaway Dropped Out From Playing Tiffany In "The Silver Linings Playbook", Jennifer Lawrence Was Cast Instead

Final score:

15points

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Canadian in Cornwall 4 years ago

One of my all-time favourite films, and Jennifer was FAB in it, can't imagine anyone else doing as well as she did. Just superb!

13points

TTorrest Author 4 years ago

Seriously. Very few actors can steal a scene from DeNiro. She killed it.

1point

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Not a fan of that film. Maybe Anne Hathaway would have been more interesting to me. I think she's a pleasure to watch.

-1point

#64

Olivia Wilde Passed On The Role Of Gamora In "Guardians Of The Galaxy", Eventually Played By Zoe Saldana

Final score:

14points

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Janine B. 4 years ago

Zoe rocks.

17points

Glenn Zoontjens 4 years ago

Given Gamora is a full-on-action role, it'd need much more than skin and bones

0points

ALONA BERGERON 4 years ago

I LIKE GAMORA AS SHE IS NO ONE CAN CHANGE THAT SHE IS BAD@$$ THANK YOU ZOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0points

#65

Kate Elizabeth Winslet Was Offered The Role Of Helena Ravenclaw In "Harry Potter", But Kelly Macdonald Got The Part

Final score:

14points

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The Zooble 4 years ago

Again, what is it with the middle names?

4points

SueG 4 years ago

"Kelly Macdonald", you mean?

4points

Alexis draskinis 4 years ago

Loved her in Trainspotting!

3points

Becky Moore 4 years ago

This made me chuckle. Maybe they were trying a Scottish accent :P

0points