15 Famous Faces Who Almost Became A Part Of The “Harry Potter” Legacy But Didn’t Make The Cut

If you grew up watching Harry Potter, the series probably holds some nostalgic feelings for you still. The film series is based on the eponymous novels by J.K. Rowling. The eight films are required tons of actors for both key roles and background extras. The casting of characters was thoroughly done to do justice to the character’s original versions in the books.
With so many Harry Potter films out there, it’s hard to imagine who would turn down a role in a world-famous franchise. While Daniel Radcliffe was destined to be Harry Potter, and Emma Watson knew the role of Hermione Granger belonged to her but others didn’t have the same fate. Some actors initially said no to the franchise while some simply didn’t land the part they wished. The movies and their characters might have been totally different if these actors were cast. We wonder whether or not viewers still loved the way they do.
Here are a list of 15 actors who almost cast in the "Harry Potter" legacy. If you're looking for more, read this article.

#1 Robin Williams as Hagrid

Source: © Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#2 Sir Ian McKellen as Professor Albus Dumbledore

Source: © Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#3 Kate Winslet as Helena Ravenclaw

Source: © Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#4 Naomi Watts as Narcissa Malfoy

Source: © Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#5 Hugh Grant as Gilderoy Lockhart

Source: © Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#6 Tilda Swinton as Sybill Trelawney

Source: © Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#7 Tim Roth as Severus Snape

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#8 David Walliams as Barty Crouch, Jr.

Source: © Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#9 Bob Hoskins as Horace Slughorn

Source: © Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#10 Billy Connolly as Xenophilius Lovegood

Source: © Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#11 Jamie Campbell-Bower as Tom Riddle

Source: © Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#12 Rosamund Pike as Rita Skeeter

Source: © Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#13 J.K. Rowling as Lily Potter

Source: © Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 / Warner Bros. and co-producers

#14 Richard E. Grant as Lucius Malfoy

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#15 David Thewlis as Professor Quirrell

Source: © Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Warner Bros. and co-producers