They were about to be the protagonists… And everything would have been so different
There are actors who were close to getting the role, perhaps at the time it seemed like just another role, but in many cases they rejected or did not get a character that would become a reference or a unique opportunity. Can you imagine Tom Cruise as the leader of Avengers? ¿O Game of twins without Lindsay Lohan? Here is a list of actors and actresses who almost got the role and perhaps the films would have been very different from the ones we remember.
Robert Downey Jr. – Matt Kowalski one Gravity
Who kept it? George Clooney
Downey Jr. was considered to participate in Alfonso Cuarón’s multi-award-winning film, Gravity. Due to his commitment to filming the movies Avengers y Iron Man 3the actor had to decline. The role eventually went to Clooney, who, thanks to the box office success of the film, received so much money that he was able to give away $1 million to 14 of his friends.
Britney Spears – Allie Calhoun en Diary of a Passion
Who kept it? Rachel McAdams
The talented Canadian actress Rachel McAdams He landed the role that would launch his career and that of Ryan Gosling to stardom, while at the same time being grateful that Britney She didn’t keep it to herself, because she dedicated herself to singing and giving us unforgettable hits.
Tom Cruise – Tony Stark one Iron Man
Who kept it? Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. was born to play Tony Stark. Period. He’s perfect for the role, so much so that his character was the cornerstone of the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On the contrary, it is feasible to think that with Tom Cruise it would not have had the same reception from fans, and perhaps the MCU would not have even reached Iron Man 2.
Cruise could also have been Edward Scissorhands in Edward Scissorhands
Who kept it? Johnny Deep.
The film, directed by Tim Burton, is one of the most beloved films by the physical horror and comedy filmmaker. In fact, it is also one of Johnny Depp’s most iconic roles. To think that this role could have been played by Cruise is very strange, since it is not the type of role that the action actor usually plays. And that’s actually why Cruise turned down the role, saying Burton couldn’t answer character-specific questions like “how does he go to the bathroom?”
Charlize Theron – Elle Woods in Legally Blonde
Who kept it? Reese Witherspoon
It is difficult to imagine Charlize Theron in the role of an impressionable girl Legally Blonde. Maybe it’s because of his performance in Monster or in Mad Max: Fury RoadCan you visualize her as the optimistic, feminine Harvard lawyer? Playing Elle Woods was undoubtedly one of the best things that could have happened to Witherspoon, as there is no doubt that her career took off from that moment on..She probably wouldn’t be one of the most powerful women in Hollywood as she is today without this role.
Tim Roth – Severus Snape en la saga Harry Potter
Who kept it? Alan Rickman
We remember Tim Roth as an actor who played violent and evil-faced characters. Also for his latest participation in the film by Mexican Michel Franco Chronic or for his constant collaboration with director Quentin Tarantino. Perhaps for the same reason he would not have had a hard time playing the most difficult teacher in Harry Potter. However, our loyalty will always be with Alan Rickman… “After all this time? Always“.
Angelina Jolie and Leonardo DiCaprio as Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio in The Gucci House
Who kept it? Lady Gaga y Adam Driver
In 2009, the actors were considered to star in the film directed by Ridley Scott. In The House of Gucci, the couple is made up of the grandson of the founder of the prestigious design house and the mystery of his death. In the end, the film was delayed and starred Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in 2021.
Jennifer Lawrence – Bella Swan en Twilight
Who kept it? Kristen Stewart
Jennifer Lawrence She should be very grateful that she didn’t end up with that role, If so we would never have seen her as the heroine Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. However, it is very clear that both franchises served to catapult the fame of both stars, who today have already managed to leave the box of their iconic roles and we have seen them succeed in Hollywood and play all kinds of roles.
Ashton Kutcher – Patrick Verona en 10 things i hate about you
Who kept it? Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger He stole the hearts of thousands of teenagers in the nineties by starring 10 things i hate about youbut I doubt Ashton Kutcher would have had the same effect if he had been the one trying to win the high school heart of Julia Stiles In this adaptation of The tame fairy de Shakespeare.
Carey Mulligan – Lisbeth Salander en The girl with the dragon tattoo
Who kept it? Rooney Mara
A Carey Mulligan Shame y The Suffragettes We have seen a daring side to her. It could have been interesting to see her as the determined Lisbeth Salander in the director’s adaptation David Fincher from the novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Glen Powell and Jennifer Lawrence as protagonists of Jurassic World
Who kept it? Jonathan Bailey y Scarlett Johansson
It could have starred the beloved actors. However, neither was on board for the project. For their part, Powell explained that she felt her involvement would not contribute positively to the film. While Lawrence was the first actress Universal consideredBut the 33-year-old actress is apparently not interested in taking part in franchises again.
John Travolta – Forrest Gump a Forrest Gump
Who kept it? Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks He won an Oscar for that role, he is a very established actor and for many, a true icon of cinema. John Travolta It has been consolidated, yes in action and suspense films, but its interpretive vibe is included in music. As is the case of Vaseline, Hairspray.
Michelle Trachtenberg – Annie and Hallie in Game of twins
Who kept it? Lindsay Lohan
The Disney classic was decisive in the career of Lindsay Lohanwho perhaps would not have had such a troubled past if Michelle Trachtenberg would have been the one to take on the role of the twins separated by a divorce.
Nicole Kidman – Jane Smith en Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Who kept it? Angelina Jolie
Would they still be married? Jennifer Aniston y Brad Pittif Kidman had landed the role? I guess we’ll never know, but despite what we’ve seen of Kidman’s multifaceted career, Nicole Kidman with their papers in The Goldfinch, Las Horas or the classic one Moulin Rougeit’s hard to imagine her as the sexy spy Jolie played.
Gwyneth Paltrow – Rose DeWitt Bukater en Titanic
Who kept it? Kate Winslet
We can’t imagine another Rose for Jack other than Kate Winslet to Leonardo DiCapriowho, thanks to the great chemistry they have on and off screen, have successfully starred in other films such as Revolutionary Road. In fact, both have made statements about how much they admire and love each other, Winslet stated that the actor “will always be your number one”while DiCaprio said that she is, without a doubt, “her favorite actress in the entire film industry.” We doubt he would have had that chemistry with the protagonist of Shakespeare in Love.
Jim Carrey – Jack Sparrow en Pirates of the Caribbean
Who kept it? Johnny Depp
Can you imagine another Jack Sparrow other than Johnny DeppThe actor’s most iconic role could have gone to the interpreter of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind...Would he have been a better pirate? I honestly doubt it very much.
Hugh Jackman – James Bond and Casino Royale
Who kept it? Daniel Craig
Hugh Jackman has proven that he can play all kinds of roles, from action heroes like Wolverine, to romantic and musical types like in Les Misérables or recently in The Greatest Showmanso he might have done an excellent job as Agent 007.
Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino are a special case
Both Pfeiffer and Pacino (who have starred in films together such as Scarface y Frankie and Johnny) boast a list of iconic roles they have declined.
Al-Pacino turned down roles in Taxi Driver, Kramer vs. Kramer, Apocalypse Now, Die Hard and more. In fact, one of those roles was Han Solo, who he decided not to play because “I didn’t understand the script”.
Meanwhile, rumor has it that Michelle Pfeiffer could have been the lead in The silence of the lambs, Casino, Thelma & Louise, Pretty woman, Basic Instinct y Sleepless in Seattle. But in all cases she rejected the offer. What could be driving the actress to make these decisions?
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