Casting Calls

Matt Damon has been a Hollywood A-lister for more than 20 years, starring in comedies, dramas, and action franchises. But he's also missed out on a few roles along the way - from 'Training Day' to 'Office Space' - and more.

Alfred Pennyworth is not your average butler. As Batman's confidant he's become a cinematic staple at this point. He now his his own TV series - and returns to the big screen in 'Joker.' So who has almost played him in each of his incarnations?

Before Angelina Jolie was an Oscar-winning actress and heralded humanitarian, she was nearly something else entirely: a teen heartthrob. What roles did she almost play in her career?

"American Horror Story" has been scaring viewers for 9 seasons - but just as fun to watch has been all the interesting casting throughout the show's history. Who has nearly starred in the franchise through the years?

'The Terminator' is one of the biggest action franchises of all time, featuring several stars as the various cyborgs and Connor family - but even more mind-blowing are the many, many A-listers who almost got their Skynet on.

You know him as a Godfather, a Taxi Driver, and a Goodfella, but what roles has Robert De Niro missed out on in his legendary career?

Some of Hollywood's biggest actresses have played 'Charlie's Angels' on the big and small screen - and many more almost landed the parts. Who else almost starred over the years?

Kristen Bell is living the good life, but even "The Good Place" and 'Frozen' star missed out on a few roles along the way. But what were they?

Throughout her 25+ year career she's been 'Lost in Translation', a super-hero, and the voice of 'Her'. But there are plenty of parts Scarlett Johansson almost played, but didn't. Here are 15 of them.

With the end of the new 'Star Wars' trilogy upon us, lets look back and shine a lightsaber on each of the characters - and the actors who nearly played them.

Jack Black has been rocking memorable roles for 3 decades, but the tenacious actor has missed out on a few opportunities along the way. What other roles was he considered for

From the Man in Black to the Clown Prince of Crime, Joaquin Phoenix is behind a bevy of celebrated big screen roles. Here's how some parts came to be, and how others came and went.

The original 'Star Wars' cast is so iconic, it takes nothing less than the force to envision anyone else in those roles. But let's try anyway. Who else was almost cast in a galaxy far, far away?

In-between inventing 'The Rachel' and ushering Apple into original series, Jennifer Aniston has maintained A-list status with a ton of memorable roles. But what other parts was she considered for that she didn't play?

From Jack Ryan to Batman, Ben Affleck has played a variety of memorable characters over his near 40-year career. But just as interesting are the roles he didn't play.

Alicia Vikander shot to fame as a machine, a supportive wife, and a video game heroine, but several roles have eluded the Oscar-winning actress, including two princesses. Here's her story in casting.

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' had an impressive awards season run, earning accolades for Quentin Tarantino and his cast and crew. But Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt weren't the only A-listers considered for the film.

From Han Solo to Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford has played some of the most iconic characters in film history. But you won't believe how many other roles he's been considered for in the past 50 years.

Halle Berry has won an Oscar, co-starred in a James Bond movie, and played comic book stars. But she's also missed out on some famous and infamous roles along the way.

Chris Pratt is currently one of the hottest actors in this, or any other, galaxy. But what roles did he miss out on along the way?