9 Interesting Details About Iconic Movies Even True Fans Missed

Movie buffs can tell you everything about their favorite films. However, sometimes even die-hard fans can miss some obscure facts. They have been officially disclosed by the directors of the movie via some interviews, or staff who were working on that film project.
And when someone loves watching a movie, they naturally want to know every single detail about the cast as well as the movie. We know that feeling and that’s why we’ve compiled a list of amazing tidbits about classics that you may not know, even when you’re a big fan of those. Let’s scroll down and check them out!

#1 Carol from Friends was replaced.

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From the beginning of Friends, Jane Sibbett played Carol, and she appeared in a total of 15 episodes. However, not everyone is aware that Carol's appearance in her first episode was slightly different. Actually, actress Anita Barone played the mother of Ben in one of the episodes.

#2 It took Keira Knightley years of therapy to recover from Pirates of the Caribbean.

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When Keira Knightley debuted as Elizabeth Swann, she was only 17 years old. Despite her youth, she appeared in a movie with Johnny Depp. Suddenly, celebrity was difficult for her to bear, and Knightley even admitted in a subsequent interview that it took her many years of treatment before she could handle the recognition.

#3 Hugh Jackman could have played the role of Captain Jack Sparrow.

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Screenwriter Stuart Beattie had Hugh Jackman in mind while developing the role of Captain Jack Sparrow. The performer inspired the name of his fictional hero. He wasn't, however, given the part. The cause is that he was well recognized back then in Australia but not yet abroad.

#4 Iwan Rheon almost played John Snow on Game of Thrones.

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Iwan Rheon, who is most known for playing Ramsay Bolton on the show, was almost cast in a very different role. As absurd as it may sound, he initially appeared in an audition for the role of Jon Snow.

#5 Margaret Atwood appeared in a brief scene in The Handmaid’s Tale.

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The Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood made a brief appearance in the pilot. She portrayed an aunt in the play. The scenario was more of a fleeting appearance that lasted only a few seconds.

#6 The Duke brothers frequently wear matching tie patterns in Trading Places.

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The Duke brothers always wear the same type of tie, with Mortimer wearing a necktie and Randolph always donning a bow tie.

#7 Jennifer Coolidge almost turned down her role in The White Lotus.

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Coolidge had in mind when the show's creator, Mike White, wrote the part of Tanya, but she nearly turned down the part because she didn't feel physically fit enough.

#8 Elisabeth Moss almost turned down her role in The Handmaid’s Tale.

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In the critically acclaimed television series The Handmaid's Tale, Elisabeth Moss said that she almost declined the part of June Osborne. She hesitated because she was wary of starting another television project so soon after concluding her tenure on Mad Men.

#9 The father’s sweater in Coraline is paying homage to something.

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The father of the young girl can be seen in Coraline sporting a Michigan State University sweater, which is an intriguing detail. The producer, Bill Mechanic, a proud Michigan State alum, added a personal touch to this.