Casting Calls

Casting Calls

Almost every classic Hollywood role was hotly pursued behind the scenes. This series looks at the most famous roles of all-time and reveals the stories behind how they were cast, which other actors were considered, and how your favorite stars landed the part.
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  • 20. The Office

    20. The Office

    "The Office" turned its cast into comedy icons, but the list of stars who were almost cast is just as long and impressive (that's what she said). Just how different could the cast have looked?
    "The Office" turned its cast into comedy icons, but the list of stars who were almost cast is just as long and impressive (that's what she said). Just how different could the cast have looked?
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    3min.
    23 aug 2019
  • 19. Margot Robbie

    19. Margot Robbie

    Margot Robbie almost played Emma Stone's role in 'Birdman', and Emma Roberts could have been Harley Quinn! Take a look at all the twists and turns in Margot Robbie's career in this episode of "Casting Calls".
    Margot Robbie almost played Emma Stone's role in 'Birdman', and Emma Roberts could have been Harley Quinn! Take a look at all the twists and turns in Margot Robbie's career in this episode of "Casting Calls".
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    3min.
    9 aug 2019
  • 18. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

    18. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

    Dwayne Johnson's rock climb to stardom is full of eyebrow-raising turns, from being considered for 'Jack Reacher' and 'Willy Wonka' to landing a huge role from a Facebook suggestion.
    Dwayne Johnson's rock climb to stardom is full of eyebrow-raising turns, from being considered for 'Jack Reacher' and 'Willy Wonka' to landing a huge role from a Facebook suggestion.
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    3min.
    2 aug 2019
  • 17. Leonardo DiCaprio

    17. Leonardo DiCaprio

    With his 30 year resume of award-winning performances and box office smashes, it's easy to believe Leonardo DiCaprio really is the "king of the world." But Leo struggled at the beginning, just like everyone else. What roles did he almost play along the way?
    With his 30 year resume of award-winning performances and box office smashes, it's easy to believe Leonardo DiCaprio really is the "king of the world." But Leo struggled at the beginning, just like everyone else. What roles did he almost play along the way?
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    4min.
    25 jul 2019
  • 16. Arnold Schwarzenegger

    16. Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the biggest movie stars of all time - literally. But he's also missed out on some blockbusters along the way. What roles did he pass on?
    Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the biggest movie stars of all time - literally. But he's also missed out on some blockbusters along the way. What roles did he pass on?
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    4min.
    17 jul 2019
  • 15. Evan Rachel Wood

    15. Evan Rachel Wood

    As a star on "Westworld", Evan Rachel Wood knows all about alternate realities. And in a different version of her Hollywood story, she could've been both a 'Mean Girl' and a 'Runaway'. What other roles did she turn down?
    As a star on "Westworld", Evan Rachel Wood knows all about alternate realities. And in a different version of her Hollywood story, she could've been both a 'Mean Girl' and a 'Runaway'. What other roles did she turn down?
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    3min.
    12 jul 2019
  • 14. Spider-Man

    14. Spider-Man

    Spider-Man has been one of the biggest superhero franchises to hit the big screen in the past two decades. Between all 3 iterations, its history is a web of tangled could've-beens. Who was almost cast along the way?
    Spider-Man has been one of the biggest superhero franchises to hit the big screen in the past two decades. Between all 3 iterations, its history is a web of tangled could've-beens. Who was almost cast along the way?
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    5min.
    2 jul 2019
  • 13. Emma Stone

    13. Emma Stone

    Emma Stone is a Hollywood "favourite" now, but her rise to stardom hasn't always been "easy A's." What roles did she miss out on along the way?
    Emma Stone is a Hollywood "favourite" now, but her rise to stardom hasn't always been "easy A's." What roles did she miss out on along the way?
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    3min.
    1 jul 2019
  • 12. Winona Ryder

    12. Winona Ryder

    Winona Ryder's career rocketed to fame in the late 80's and early 90's, and currently has her back at A-list status with "Stranger Things." But what are the roles that she turned down in-between?
    Winona Ryder's career rocketed to fame in the late 80's and early 90's, and currently has her back at A-list status with "Stranger Things." But what are the roles that she turned down in-between?
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    3min.
    25 jun 2019
  • 11. Tom Hanks

    11. Tom Hanks

    He's one of the greatest actors of all-time, with 5 Oscar nominations and two wins, plus countless box office blockbusters. But even Tom Hanks has missed out on some classic roles.
    He's one of the greatest actors of all-time, with 5 Oscar nominations and two wins, plus countless box office blockbusters. But even Tom Hanks has missed out on some classic roles.
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    3min.
    18 jun 2019
  • 10. Chris Hemsworth

    10. Chris Hemsworth

    We know Chris Hemsworth is killer with a hammer, but turns out he can also nail auditions. Let's see which roles has he been up for over the years.
    We know Chris Hemsworth is killer with a hammer, but turns out he can also nail auditions. Let's see which roles has he been up for over the years.
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    3min.
    11 jun 2019
  • 9. Shailene Woodley

    9. Shailene Woodley

    Shailene Woodley has starred in a trilogy, been in multiple young adult hits, and earned award nominations - but to say it's been easy would be a big little lie. What other roles did she miss out on along the way?
    Shailene Woodley has starred in a trilogy, been in multiple young adult hits, and earned award nominations - but to say it's been easy would be a big little lie. What other roles did she miss out on along the way?
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    3min.
    4 jun 2019
  • 8. X-Men

    8. X-Men

    'X-Men' first hit theaters almost two decades ago, launching a massive franchise and making a superstar out of Hugh Jackman. But he, and many other cast members, were not the first choice for their roles.
    'X-Men' first hit theaters almost two decades ago, launching a massive franchise and making a superstar out of Hugh Jackman. But he, and many other cast members, were not the first choice for their roles.
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    3min.
    28 mei 2019
  • 7. Brad Pitt

    7. Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt has been one of Hollywood's most successful actors since his breakout role in 1991's 'Thelma & Louise.' But what roles did he miss out on through the years?
    Brad Pitt has been one of Hollywood's most successful actors since his breakout role in 1991's 'Thelma & Louise.' But what roles did he miss out on through the years?
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    4min.
    21 mei 2019
  • 6. Keanu Reeves

    6. Keanu Reeves

    Keanu Reeves has been one of Hollywood's most prolific actors for three decades, starring in a long list of hits from 'Bill & Ted' and 'Point Break' to 'The Matrix' and 'John Wick.' And just as long as that list are the movies he almost starred in.
    Keanu Reeves has been one of Hollywood's most prolific actors for three decades, starring in a long list of hits from 'Bill & Ted' and 'Point Break' to 'The Matrix' and 'John Wick.' And just as long as that list are the movies he almost starred in.
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    3min.
    14 mei 2019
  • 5. Emilia Clarke

    5. Emilia Clarke

    Just as Daenerys Targaryen has earned every one of the 32 words in her title, Emilia Clarke has paid her dues in Hollywood, auditioning and competing for roles on her way to stardom. She wasn't even the original Mother of Dragons. Let's look at the parts she nearly landed.
    Just as Daenerys Targaryen has earned every one of the 32 words in her title, Emilia Clarke has paid her dues in Hollywood, auditioning and competing for roles on her way to stardom. She wasn't even the original Mother of Dragons. Let's look at the parts she nearly landed.
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    3min.
    7 mei 2019
  • 4. Charlize Theron

    4. Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron is an Oscar-winning dramatic actress, action hero, and comedic star. She may have her pick of any number of roles, but that wasn't always the case.
    Charlize Theron is an Oscar-winning dramatic actress, action hero, and comedic star. She may have her pick of any number of roles, but that wasn't always the case.
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    3min.
    30 apr 2019
  • 3. Black Widow

    3. Black Widow

    Between 'Avengers: Endgame' and Black Widow's solo movie, Scarlett Johansson is clocking in overtime at the MCU. It's easy to forget how many other actresses were considered for the role.
    Between 'Avengers: Endgame' and Black Widow's solo movie, Scarlett Johansson is clocking in overtime at the MCU. It's easy to forget how many other actresses were considered for the role.
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    3min.
    23 apr 2019
  • 2. Iron Man

    2. Iron Man

    He single-handedly launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Robert Downey Jr. almost didn't play Iron Man. See which actors almost landed the role.
    He single-handedly launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Robert Downey Jr. almost didn't play Iron Man. See which actors almost landed the role.
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    3min.
    16 apr 2019
  • 1. Forrest Gump

    1. Forrest Gump

    It's hard to imagine Forrest Gump as anyone other than Tom Hanks. See which other A-listers were up for the legendary role.
    It's hard to imagine Forrest Gump as anyone other than Tom Hanks. See which other A-listers were up for the legendary role.
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    3min.
    9 apr 2019
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    Almost every classic Hollywood role was hotly pursued behind the scenes. This series looks at the most famous roles of all-time and reveals the stories behind how they were cast, which other actors were considered, and how your favorite stars landed the part.
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