Characters from great movies and the actors who played them are inextricably linked. Once a big-screen hit gets the audience's attention, a strong bond and lifelong association are formed, making it difficult, often almost impossible, to imagine any other actor playing the part.
However, the nature of the film industry is that, in most cases where an actor plays a role that proves to be their signature role, there will be another actor waiting in the wings who came this close to taking the part instead, leading to all kinds of fascinating "what if?" scenarios. What if beloved characters in movies weren't portrayed by other actors? What if an iconic role had not been cast the way it was? Well, it seems Hollywood is constantly plagued with casting what-ifs, so it's interesting to see who almost starred in iconic film roles. And here is a list of unbelievable and mind-blowing film roles that almost went to someone else. Keep reading for more details!
Below is 9 Pivotal Characters From Blockbuster Movies That Were Almost Played By Different Actors
Hunnam expressed his desire to appear in a Game of Thrones cameo to Sun Online. They offered him a cameo role on the program, but he had to decline it owing to stringent schedule while filming another movie. Rhaegar Targaryen, the brother of Daenerys Targaryen and the true father of Jon Snow, reportedly offered Hunnam the part.
Producers reportedly considered around 5,000 individuals for the role of a well-known bisexual computer hacker. Even Natalie Portman and Kristen Stewart were considered for the auditions. Mulligan said that she adored the novels and would have been thrilled to play the part. But Rooney Mara, another adorable actress, received it.
Because of the film's gloomy narrative and excessive violence, Irons declined the part of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Even after witnessing Hopkins win an Oscar for the part, he was glad he had done it. Maybe not everyone is cut out to be a spooky villain.
For a while, Millie Bobby Brown tried to get commercial acting roles. She then submitted an application for Game of Thrones but was turned down. After that, she even came close to giving up acting because she thought it was too difficult for her. Thank goodness, she eventually landed the part of Eleven in Stranger Things, and her career took off.
Today, Jeremy Sisto becomes 48 years old. And not many people are aware that he may have played a crucial role in 1997's Titanic. Sisto admits that the movie had a huge influence on him and that he was little disappointed when DiCaprio was cast in the part despite his effort. In any case, he had a great time and it was fantastic experience for him.
Kurt Russell attended the Star Wars prequel film's auditions. He once tried out for the roles of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. He had to make a decision since he might have also participated in a western. We are all aware of the outcome.
Mahershala Ali freely acknowledged that his audition very certainly prevented him from being cast in Game of Thrones. He claims that it was among his worst auditions ever. He was well-prepared for all of the "power moves and postures" since he had all of his lines memorized. But he was confused by the backless stool he had to sit on. He then discovered he had to bring his own stool to the following audition.
For the High Sparrow position, Jared Harris attended an audition. But ultimately, Jonathan Pryce received it. This perplexed Harris, who said he was losing portions "to the weirdest people." He initially received roles that Phillip Seymour Hoffman or Gary Oldman weren't interested in, after which he went to an audition for Anthony Hopkins's part in Westworld. The most bizarre of them all is currently Game of Thrones.
Jude Law wasn't the only actor to decline the Man of Steel role. He wasn't certain about the concept. In addition, he believed an Englishman shouldn't portray an American superhero. He was eventually provided the outfit to consider it all. He donned it and observed himself in the mirror. But sadly, that was it; it was sufficient for him.
However, the nature of the film industry is that, in most cases where an actor plays a role that proves to be their signature role, there will be another actor waiting in the wings who came this close to taking the part instead, leading to all kinds of fascinating "what if?" scenarios. What if beloved characters in movies weren't portrayed by other actors? What if an iconic role had not been cast the way it was? Well, it seems Hollywood is constantly plagued with casting what-ifs, so it's interesting to see who almost starred in iconic film roles. And here is a list of unbelievable and mind-blowing film roles that almost went to someone else. Keep reading for more details!
Below is 9 Pivotal Characters From Blockbuster Movies That Were Almost Played By Different Actors
#1 Charlie Hunnam as Cameo, Game of Thrones
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Hunnam expressed his desire to appear in a Game of Thrones cameo to Sun Online. They offered him a cameo role on the program, but he had to decline it owing to stringent schedule while filming another movie. Rhaegar Targaryen, the brother of Daenerys Targaryen and the true father of Jon Snow, reportedly offered Hunnam the part.
#2 Carey Mulligan as Lisbeth Salander, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
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Producers reportedly considered around 5,000 individuals for the role of a well-known bisexual computer hacker. Even Natalie Portman and Kristen Stewart were considered for the auditions. Mulligan said that she adored the novels and would have been thrilled to play the part. But Rooney Mara, another adorable actress, received it.
#3 Jeremy Irons as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Silence of the Lambs
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Because of the film's gloomy narrative and excessive violence, Irons declined the part of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Even after witnessing Hopkins win an Oscar for the part, he was glad he had done it. Maybe not everyone is cut out to be a spooky villain.
#4 Millie Bobby Brown as Lyanna Mormont, Game of Thrones
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For a while, Millie Bobby Brown tried to get commercial acting roles. She then submitted an application for Game of Thrones but was turned down. After that, she even came close to giving up acting because she thought it was too difficult for her. Thank goodness, she eventually landed the part of Eleven in Stranger Things, and her career took off.
#5 Jeremy Sisto as Jack Dawson, Titanic
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Today, Jeremy Sisto becomes 48 years old. And not many people are aware that he may have played a crucial role in 1997's Titanic. Sisto admits that the movie had a huge influence on him and that he was little disappointed when DiCaprio was cast in the part despite his effort. In any case, he had a great time and it was fantastic experience for him.
#6 Kurt Russell as Han Solo, Star Wars
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Kurt Russell attended the Star Wars prequel film's auditions. He once tried out for the roles of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. He had to make a decision since he might have also participated in a western. We are all aware of the outcome.
#7 Mahershala Ali as Xaro Xhoan Daxos, a merchant in Qarth, Game of Thrones
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Mahershala Ali freely acknowledged that his audition very certainly prevented him from being cast in Game of Thrones. He claims that it was among his worst auditions ever. He was well-prepared for all of the "power moves and postures" since he had all of his lines memorized. But he was confused by the backless stool he had to sit on. He then discovered he had to bring his own stool to the following audition.
#8 Jared Harris auditioned to play the High Sparrow, Game of Thrones
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For the High Sparrow position, Jared Harris attended an audition. But ultimately, Jonathan Pryce received it. This perplexed Harris, who said he was losing portions "to the weirdest people." He initially received roles that Phillip Seymour Hoffman or Gary Oldman weren't interested in, after which he went to an audition for Anthony Hopkins's part in Westworld. The most bizarre of them all is currently Game of Thrones.
#9 Jude Law as Superman, Superman Returns
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Jude Law wasn't the only actor to decline the Man of Steel role. He wasn't certain about the concept. In addition, he believed an Englishman shouldn't portray an American superhero. He was eventually provided the outfit to consider it all. He donned it and observed himself in the mirror. But sadly, that was it; it was sufficient for him.