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- The cast of "Breaking Bad" had brilliant chemistry, but there could have been some different elements starring in one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Who else was up for the lead roles?
- Quentin Tarantino's landmark 'Pulp Fiction' hit theaters 25 years ago, reviving and launching numerous careers. But the now-legendary cast, including John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, almost looked completely different.
- Just as Daenerys Targaryen has earned every one of the 32 words in her title, Emilia Clarke has paid her dues in Hollywood, auditioning and competing for roles on her way to stardom. She wasn't even the original Mother of Dragons. Let's look at the parts she nearly landed.
- Throughout her 25+ year career she's been 'Lost in Translation', a super-hero, and the voice of 'Her'. But there are plenty of parts Scarlett Johansson almost played, but didn't. Here are 15 of them.
- Alfred Pennyworth is not your average butler. As Batman's confidant he's become a cinematic staple at this point. He now his his own TV series - and returns to the big screen in 'Joker.' So who has almost played him in each of his incarnations?
- You know him as a Godfather, a Taxi Driver, and a Goodfella, but what roles has Robert De Niro missed out on in his legendary career?
- Captain America might be the first movies that comes to mind when you think of Chris Evans, but did you know he almost passed on the role in favor of another massive franchises and stars in Apple TV+'s "Defending Jacob."
- Tom Hardy is one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, so it's no surprise he's been offered a bunch of big roles in the past decade. But which blockbusters did he turn down?
- Margot Robbie almost played Emma Stone's role in 'Birdman', and Emma Roberts could have been Harley Quinn! Take a look at all the twists and turns in Margot Robbie's career in this episode of "Casting Calls".
- Cate Blanchett has two Oscars and a resume of both big blockbusters and art house hits, but she's missed out on some roles along the way.
- Hugh Jackman is best known for Wolverine, but he was actually not the first actor offered the role. He was, however, offered a few OTHER super hero and a super spy role later in his career.
- 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' had an impressive awards season run, earning accolades for Quentin Tarantino and his cast and crew. But Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt weren't the only A-listers considered for the film.
- Emma Stone is a Hollywood "favourite" now, but her rise to stardom hasn't always been "easy A's." What roles did she miss out on along the way?
- When you play the "Game of Thrones," you win or you die. For actors, you are cast or you miss out on the biggest show on TV. Here are some actors who didn't land the role.
- Charlize Theron is an Oscar-winning dramatic actress, action hero, and comedic star. She may have her pick of any number of roles, but that wasn't always the case.
- Winona Ryder's career rocketed to fame in the late 80's and early 90's, and currently has her back at A-list status with "Stranger Things." But what are the roles that she turned down in-between?
- Brad Pitt has been one of Hollywood's most successful actors since his breakout role in 1991's 'Thelma & Louise.' But what roles did he miss out on through the years?
- Dwayne Johnson's rock climb to stardom is full of eyebrow-raising turns, from being considered for 'Jack Reacher' and 'Willy Wonka' to landing a huge role from a Facebook suggestion.
- The original 'Star Wars' cast is so iconic, it takes nothing less than the force to envision anyone else in those roles. But let's try anyway. Who else was almost cast in a galaxy far, far away?
- Alicia Vikander shot to fame as a machine, a supportive wife, and a video game heroine, but several roles have eluded the Oscar-winning actress, including two princesses. Here's her story in casting.
- Chris Pine has starred in massive blockbusters like 'Wonder Woman' and 'Star Trek,' but there's another major franchise he almost landed a role in: 'Avatar.' IMDb takes a journey through Pine's audition history on this episode of Casting Calls.
- Ryan Reynolds is a bonafide movie star but there are some surprising roles he missed out on. Find out which "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" character he almost played and why he wasn't cast in 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'
- 'X-Men' first hit theaters almost two decades ago, launching a massive franchise and making a superstar out of Hugh Jackman. But he, and many other cast members, were not the first choice for their roles.
- It's been 30 years since John McClane hit the big screen in 'Die Hard.' He's one of the most iconic action heroes ever - which makes it all the more insane how many massive stars passed on playing him.
- Tom Cruise has played some of the most iconic movie roles of all-time, but you won't believe how many more classic parts he turned down.
- Even with a career full of critical darlings and even an Oscar win, there's always that one that got away. For Jennifer Connelly, that was probably Pretty Woman.
- Jeff Goldblum had to fight off more than just dinosaurs to land the iconic role of Ian Malcolm in 'Jurassic Park.' Some of the biggest actors of the '80s and '90s were considered, and Steven Spielberg had his own radical idea as well. So, just how did Goldblum land the part?
- Captain America is one of the biggest roles of the decade - in the biggest franchise on the planet. So it's not surprise the hottest up-and-comers answered the casting call. But who else was considered almost worthy enough to play the First Avenger?
- Usually, walking dead into an audition is a bad thing - unless it's casting for "The Walking Dead" - which has left many name actors moaning in disappointment over the years. Who missed out on the franchise?
- Between 'Avengers: Endgame' and Black Widow's solo movie, Scarlett Johansson is clocking in overtime at the MCU. It's easy to forget how many other actresses were considered for the role.
- With his 30 year resume of award-winning performances and box office smashes, it's easy to believe Leonardo DiCaprio really is the "king of the world." But Leo struggled at the beginning, just like everyone else. What roles did he almost play along the way?
- In-between inventing 'The Rachel' and ushering Apple into original series, Jennifer Aniston has maintained A-list status with a ton of memorable roles. But what other parts was she considered for that she didn't play?
- From Alexander the Great to king of cool Sonny Crockett, Colin Farrell has played his share of legends over the years. But he's also missed out on a few opportunities, from a boy band star to the Oscar winning 'Brokeback Mountain.'
- Though he has over 180 acting credits, which roles has Hollywood's coolest mother-- Samuel L. Jackson missed out on?
- He single-handedly launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Robert Downey Jr. almost didn't play Iron Man. See which actors almost landed the role.
- As a star on "Westworld", Evan Rachel Wood knows all about alternate realities. And in a different version of her Hollywood story, she could've been both a 'Mean Girl' and a 'Runaway'. What other roles did she turn down?
- It's hard to imagine anyone but Wesley Snipes as the half-vampire, katana-wielding hero in 'Blade.' But let's look at three actors who were about to be the vampire slayer.
- Spider-Man has been one of the biggest superhero franchises to hit the big screen in the past two decades. Between all 3 iterations, its history is a web of tangled could've-beens. Who was almost cast along the way?
- Before Angelina Jolie was an Oscar-winning actress and heralded humanitarian, she was nearly something else entirely: a teen heartthrob. What roles did she almost play in her career?
- From the Man in Black to the Crown Prince of Crime, Joaquin Phoenix is behind a bevy of celebrated big screen roles. Here’s how some parts came to be, and how others came and went.
- The cast of 'Top Gun' is so iconic it's hard to imagine anyone else filling those roles, but Maverick and Iceman almost looked very different. In this episode, IMDb takes a deep dive into who was almost cast in 'Top Gun.'
- Paul Bettany is set to make a splash as the star of "WandaVision" on Disney+, but he's turned down more than one award-winning role on his journey to get there.
- 'Scream' reignited the horror genre in 1996, and you won't believe how many future Hollywood stars were considered for the cast.
- "American Horror Story" has been scaring viewers for 9 seasons - but just as fun to watch has been all the interesting casting throughout the show's history. Who has nearly starred in the franchise through the years?
- Vin Diesel may have broken into Hollywood with a short film about auditioning, but the action star has had to do throughout his more than 20 year career. What roles has he been considered for along the way?
- They're one of the most famous casts in television history - they'll be there for you when the rain starts to pour - but they weren't there in the beginning. So who else almost starred in "Friends"?
- From 'American Psycho' to 'Batman Begins' to 'Vice', Christian Bale is a bonafide A-list star. But he missed out on plenty of huge roles along the way. So what were they?
- 'The Terminator' is one of the biggest action franchises of all time, featuring several stars as the various cyborgs and Connor family - but even more mind-blowing are the many, many A-listers who almost got their Skynet on.
- From Han Solo to Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford has played some of the most iconic characters in film history. But you won't believe how many other roles he's been considered for in the past 50 years.
- Stephen Amell is front and center in "Arrow," but did you know that the part was almost played by "This Is Us" star Justin Hartley? Take a look at all the stars who could've been part of the Arrowverse.
- Who almost played Captain Marvel
- Keanu Reeves has been one of Hollywood's most prolific actors for three decades, starring in a long list of hits from 'Bill & Ted' and 'Point Break' to 'The Matrix' and 'John Wick.' And just as long as that list are the movies he almost starred in.
- Kristen Bell is living the good life, but even "The Good Place" and 'Frozen' star missed out on a few roles along the way. But what were they?
- With the end of the new 'Star Wars' trilogy upon us, lets look back and shine a lightsaber on each of the characters - and the actors who nearly played them.
- Jack Black has been rocking memorable roles for 3 decades, but the tenacious actor has missed out on a few opportunities along the way. What other roles was he considered for?
- From Jack Ryan to Batman, Ben Affleck has played a variety of memorable characters over his near 40-year career. But just as interesting are the roles he didn't play.
- 'Sleepless in Seattle' is one of the most classic love story pairings in Hollywood history. But who else was considered for the lead roles before Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks?
- 'Scream' reignited the horror genre in 1996 - and you won't believe how many future Hollywood stars were considered for the cast.
- It's been 15 years since we all left Middle Earth and 'The Lord of the Rings' - but some actors never got there to begin with. Which stars were almost cast in the epic trilogy?
- Jason Bateman, Tony Hale, Jeffrey Tambor and more helped establish "Arrested Development" as a critical darling. See which other actors were almost cast in the cult classic.
- It's hard to imagine Forrest Gump as anyone other than Tom Hanks. See which other A-listers were up for the legendary role.
- Matt Damon has been a Hollywood A-lister for more than 20 years, starring in comedies, dramas, and action franchises. But he's also missed out on a few roles along the way - from 'Training Day' to 'Office Space' - and more.
- After 11 years on the air, it's hard to imagine anyone else in this "Modern Family". But it almost looked very different. What other actors were considered for leading roles on the show?
- As John Krasinski becomes the fifth actor to step into the role of Jack Ryan, let's look at how the legendary character was nearly cast in the past.
- When you're two-time Oscar nominee and global fan favorite Ryan Gosling, sometimes it seems you can do whatever you want, like turning down some of Hollywood's hottest roles, from comic book hero to leading man in the sexiest trilogy of all time.
- 2018– Not Rated6.8 (30)TV EpisodeLisbeth Salander is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', but the english-language version of the franchise has now re-cast her role twice. Which leading ladies almost landed the role?
- Rachel Weisz stars in ‘Black Widow,’ but there are plenty of massive roles she missed out on, including Penny Lane in ‘Almost Famous’ and Bridget Jones in ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary.’ IMDb takes a journey through Rachel’s credits to find out more about the roles she almost played.
- Julia Roberts is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, thanks to smash hits like "Pretty Woman" and "Notting Hill." But she's also missed out on some major roles, including two that earned other actresses Oscars. What were they?
- Will Smith is known for his roles in 'Independence Day,' 'Men in Black' and 'Bad Boys' to life. See which other movies almost got the Will Smith treatment.
- We know Chris Hemsworth is killer with a hammer, but turns out he can also nail auditions. Let's see which roles has he been up for over the years.
- Chris Pratt is currently one of the hottest actors in this, or any other, galaxy. But what roles did he miss out on along the way?
- Mark Wahlberg has starred in some of the biggest movies of the last 20 years - but what leading roles did he turn down?
- The latest installment of the 'Halloween' franchise marks the return of Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode - a killer role that almost went to another actress. Who else almost starred in the horror classic?
- J.J. Abrams' "Lost" almost had an entirely different cast. See which A-listers missed out on one of the most popular TV shows of all time.
- "The Office" turned its cast into comedy icons, but the list of stars who were almost cast is just as long and impressive (that's what she said). Just how different could the cast have looked?
- Steve Carell is a comedy icon, but he's certainly missed out on some major roles over the years.
- "Saturday Night Live" creates stars faster than you can say, "Live from New York!" But here are 30 big names the sketch show passed on.
- Which fellow Avenger was almost cast as T'Challa? Take a look at 12 A-Listers who almost starred in 'Black Panther.'
- He's one of the greatest actors of all-time, with 5 Oscar nominations and two wins, plus countless box office blockbusters. But even Tom Hanks has missed out on some classic roles.
- Halle Berry has won an Oscar, co-starred in a James Bond movie, and played comic book stars. But she's also missed out on some famous - and infamous - roles along the way.
- Emily Blunt has flown high as Mary Poppins and fought monsters in 'A Quiet Place,' but did you know she was almost a super hero? What other roles has she been considered for in her career?
- It's tough to picture anyone other than Christian Bale as Batman in Christopher Nolan's trilogy, but plenty of other actors were considered - so who were they?
- Some of the biggest names in movies and music were attached to 'A Star Is Born' before Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga starred. From A-listers to Queen Bey, who passed on the film?
- 'The Shawshank Redemption' - IMDb's top-rated movie of all time - almost had an entirely different cast behind those legendary bars. But which stars missed out?
- Jake Gyllenhaal has famously donned a cowboy hat, combat gear, and even a bubble - but never a cape...although he's come very close. What roles has he missed out on?
- Kerry Washington is a superstar now but to win her most famous role she had to beat out thousands of actors -- including several friends. What roles was she considered for along the way?
- Mark Ruffalo is a three-time Oscar nominee, but he is probably best known as the Hulk, a role he nearly played even sooner.
- Ant-Man may be small in stature, but he was a huge role to fill. Here are four actors who came within an inch of getting the part.
- Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are some of the most iconic superheroes ever, and have been played by Hollywood legends. So it should be no surprise how many big names have nearly donned those capes.
- IMDb takes a look at Gal Gadot's biggest roles and the parts she never got the chance to play - including a major role in the James Bond franchise.
- A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a who's who of Hollywood stars lined up for the three part conclusion to one of the greatest franchises of all time. So who was the force strongest with for the latest 'Star Wars' trilogy?
- Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the biggest movie stars of all time - literally. But he's also missed out on some blockbusters along the way. What roles did he pass on?
- Which A-list actors were supposed to play A-list rock stars?
- Will Ferrell is comedy royalty, but one of his most famous roles as Buddy the Elf was originally meant for a very different actor. In this episode, IMDb takes a deep dive into Ferrell's extensive career.
- Jim Carrey as Buddy the Elf? It almost happened! Check out who else almost starred in your favorite Christmas movies.
- Shailene Woodley has starred in a trilogy, been in multiple young adult hits, and earned award nominations - but to say it's been easy would be a big little lie. What other roles did she miss out on along the way?
- It's hard to imagine anyone other than Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure,' but nearly 25 other actors were considered for their roles.
- 'Titanic' was massive on every level, and that included the casting process. From Matthew McConaughey to Angelina Jolie, dozens of A-listers were considered. Who else missed out on the role of a lifetime?
- Some of Hollywood's biggest actresses have played 'Charlie's Angels' on the big and small screen - and many more almost landed the parts. Who else almost starred over the years?
- Some of Hollywood's biggest stars played pro or college football, so experiencing the wins - and especially the losses - hopefully prepared them for the casting process. But what roles did The Rock and Channing Tatum, amongst others, miss out on?