17 Actors Who Got A Now Famous Role For The Weirdest Reasons
We all know that a movie successful is the result of careful preparation of everything, especially the casting process. It takes directors months or even years to find the right person for each role in their film. However, that's not always the case.
In fact, many famous directors like George Lucas of "Star War", and David Crane of "Friends" was quick to cast new actors (some of whom had never even studied acting) for weird reasons. And the result was completely unexpected, both the film and the actor became famous. For example, Harrison Ford landed the iconic role of Han Solo in "Star Wars" while working as a carpenter. Or the late James Michael Tyler got the role of Gunther in "Friends" because he was the only one who knew how to use a coffee machine at that time.
That might sound crazy, but that's not even the most bizarre instance! Scroll down to see 17 unique reasons the actor landed his iconic role. And if you're struggling with your dream of becoming an actor, check it out because maybe you'll be one of them.
In fact, many famous directors like George Lucas of "Star War", and David Crane of "Friends" was quick to cast new actors (some of whom had never even studied acting) for weird reasons. And the result was completely unexpected, both the film and the actor became famous. For example, Harrison Ford landed the iconic role of Han Solo in "Star Wars" while working as a carpenter. Or the late James Michael Tyler got the role of Gunther in "Friends" because he was the only one who knew how to use a coffee machine at that time.
That might sound crazy, but that's not even the most bizarre instance! Scroll down to see 17 unique reasons the actor landed his iconic role. And if you're struggling with your dream of becoming an actor, check it out because maybe you'll be one of them.
#1 Tom Hardy turned up at the director’s house at midnight the night before his audition for "Warrior"
Source: Lionsgate
#2 David Boreanaz was walking his dog past a friend of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" writer
Source: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
#3 Director Wes Craven’s daughter thought Johnny Depp looked ‘beautiful’ enough to be cast in "Nightmare on Elm Street"
Source: Nightmare on Elm Street
#4 George Lucas spotted Harrison Ford and offered him a part in "Star Wars" while Harrison worked as a carpenter
Source: Paul Harris / Getty Images
#5 Rosario Dawson got her role in "Kids" while sitting on her front-porch
Source: Shining Excalibur Films
#6 Tim Roth was drunk at "Reservoir Dogs" casting
Source: Miramax Films
#7 Jason Momoa practiced the Haka for his "Game of Thrones" audition
Source: HBO
#8 In his "Game of Thrones" audition, Rory McCann lost his cool because he didn’t have the right lines
Source: HBO
#9 Ryan Gosling was cast in "The Notebook" because he wasn’t considered good-looking
Source: New Line Cinema
#10 Wayne Knight got his role in "Jurassic Park" because of THAT "Basic Instinct" scene.
Source: TriStar Pictures
#11 After a public argument with a bank teller, Charlize Theron was chosen for her role in "Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest"
Source: Universal Pictures
#12 Samuel L. Jackson smashed the Pulp Fiction audition because he was so angry when being mistaken for Lawrence Fishburne.
Source: Miramax Films
#13 Kit Harington got punched in the face and had a role in "Game of Thrones"
Source: HBO
#14 John Roberts got spotted for Bob’s Burgers because he impersonated his mum on Youtube
Source: Getty Images
#15 Sylvester Stallone took the easy route and just wrote the script for Rocky himself – in three and a half days. And then cast himself.
Source: Rocky
#16 The late James Michael Tyler landed his role in "Friends" because he knew his way around an espresso machine
Source: NBC
#17 Harvey Stephens played Damien in "The Omen" because he kicked the director in the balls
Source: 20th Century Fox
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