There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be: Katnees Everdeen – Hunger Games
After the major success of Susan Collins’ Hunger Games novel, everyone was interested in being part of this movie project. Emma Roberts, Chloe Grace Moretz, Emily Browning and a host of other female actors wanted to hop on the train. In the end it was Jennifer Lawrence who was to lead the rebellion against President Snow.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Vivian Ward – Pretty Woman
This hit movie from the 1990s was ignored and rejected by many actresses, including Meg Ryan and Michelle Pfeiffer. No one really wanted to play a glamorous prostitute with a big heart. It was Julia Roberts who ended up being the pretty woman, a role which shot her to stardom in the upcoming years.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Noah – The Notebook
The Notebook was a successful novel long before it came to the movie screens. Still, actor after actor refused to play Noah, a character which was often criticized for lacking a character arc. He basically falls in love and stays that way until he dies – what’s fun about that? Regardless of our own opinion, Ryan Gosling eventually took the role and the rest is history.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Amy Dunne – Gone Girl
Gone Girl was one of the most successful flicks of 2014. It had an interesting plot, and it was bound to raise some eyebrows and catch attention. So who doesn’t like attention? Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron and many others wished to be the whacko wife of Ben Affleck, but it was Rosamund Pike who got the role after all.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Michael Corleone – The Godfather
Considered by many to be a cinematical masterpiece, and the best movie of all time as well, it’s hard to figure out why so many actors were avoiding to play as Michael Corleone. The first pick was to be Jack Nicholson, but he refused an offer he should not be able to refuse. After Al Pacino auditioned it was lights out, game over for everyone else.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Rey – SW: Force Awakens
This one is really a no brainer – everyone wants to be part of the Star Wars universe, as it’s one of the most successful movie franchises of all time. Especially being a leading role in an upcoming movie? Director JJ Abrams ignored the pleas of multiple stars and went with a newcomer – Daisy Ridley. It appears to have been the right decision after all.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Scarlett O’Hara – Gone With The Wind
Gone With The Wind is another legendary movie that carved it’s name with big letters in movie history. Scarlett, the troubled young woman who couldn’t choose who she really loves, was a role that over 1400 actresses auditioned for. Out of the bunch, an upcomer by the name of Vivien Leigh got the role and made it her own.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Christian Grey – Fifty Shades Of Grey
Fifty Shades Of Grey was a very controversial book, with many fans and haters who were at each others throats on the Internet for a long time. It’s easy to say that haters were in the majority, which is why it was so hard to find suitable actors for the leading roles. Jamie Dornan eventually took the role, and it seems the female part of the audience was more than pleased with the pick.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – James Bond – Casino Royale
Another no brainer. Who wouldn’t want to be slickest and coolest special agent on planet Earth? No offense to Agent 47 of course. After skyrocketing careers of Pierce Brosnan, Sean Connery and many others, it’s no wonder that Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy and other successful actors were willing to take on the role. It was Daniel Craig who eventually starred in it, and he still hasn’t been replaced by any newcomer.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Leticia Musgrove – Monster’s Ball
Monster’s Ball was acclaimed as one of the best dramas of 2002 by the critics. Vannessa Williams and Jennifer Lopez both refused the role due to a few sexual scenes they were uncomfortable with. But Berry didn’t mind, and she got the Oscar for Best Actress thanks to this role as well.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Young Han Solo – Star Wars
The coolest guy in the galaxy – Han Solo is an adventurer who doesn’t take no for an answer. The new movies starring Han Solo got Zac Efron and 2000 other dudes auditioning to play the part. In the end it is the newcomer Alden Ehrenreich that is about to replace Harrison Ford in this iconic role.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Aragorn – LOTR
Can you imagine that? A king fighting against the forces of evil, already celebrated through Tolkien’s LOTR book series – and yet shunned by dozens of top actors? The truth is that many were wondering if LOTR could live up to the hype, and many thought it would flop badly. Turned out that completely the opposite was true, and Stuart Townsend turned out to be an awesome King of Gondor.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Batman
Tim Burton’s reboot of Batman in the 1980s was followed by a host of auditions, since Batman was all the hype then just as it has been to this very day. Bill Murray, Charlie Sheen, Mel Gibson – these are all top actors that were interested in the role. Finally, Michael Keaton got the nod and did a fairly good job.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Gandalf – LOTR
Another iconic figure from the LOTR series, Gandalf was also shunned by many actors, most notably Sean Connery. But Ian McKellen turned out to be the perfect white bearded wizard, so we’re grateful for this turn of events.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Wonder Woman
The latest heroine to get screen time was a role sought after by many actresses. Sandra Bullock, Katie Holmes and Christina Hendricks were on the list of possibilities, but it was Gal Gadot who got to play the toughest woman on the block.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Play – Clarice Sterling – The Silence Of The Lambs
Playing the detective who interrogates and cooperates with the crazy Hannibal Lecter, Jodie Foster was arguably the perfect actress to play the role. But before her, many top stars rejected to play Clarice, including Meg Ryan and Michelle Pfeiffer. Another time these two made a huge career blunder.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Harry Potter
Over 40 000 applications were sent for an audition to play the famous Harry Potter. It’s hard to imagine anyone playing him now, but Daniel Radcliffe, but it goes to show that a single decision can turn the course of movie history one way or another.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
Everyone Wanted To Be – Dr. Evil – Austin Powers
It was Jim Carrey who was supposed to be Dr. Evil, up until a scheduling conflict left him unable to do so. It was the creator Mike Myers who decided to fill that role himself, and he showed us all how to pretend that we’re truly evil.
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Indiana Jones
It’s not really that Harrison Ford didn’t have any competition for getting this role, but it was rejected by the first choice actor, Tom Selleck, who wanted to focus on Magnum instead. It’s hard not to feel regretfull about his decision. Just look at that stache!
There are dozens of great movies that were once frowned upon by actors in Hollywood. They simply didn’t think that the audience would be interested, and yet their estimate turned out to be completely wrong. For iconic characters such as James Bond, hundreds of actors wanted to audition, but the risky projects that turned out to be hits often needed to dig deep into the acting pool to find a star in the making. In this article, we’ve compiled for you 10 roles that were highly prized, and 10 that were avoided by the top stars.
No One Wanted To Be – Forrest Gump
Not too many actors were interested in playing the mentally impaired Forest Gump. Most notably it was John Travolta who refused the role, only to let Tom Hanks prove his worth and become the embodiment of Gump, both as a movie figure and a reference point used until this very day.