20 famous movie roles that were almost played by other actors

All from time to time make mistakes. Famous actors are people too and sometimes make decisions, which then bite your elbows and count the losses until the end of life. Even the most experienced Hollywood stars often refuse roles in films after the release of the acquire cult status. In some cases, of course, is due to the inability to combine schedules with other projects, and then they have no other choice.

However, the choice of actors, which turns out in the end, it is often very good, and then it is simply impossible to imagine in the role of someone else. Before you — the famous role in the movie, which originally was to be played by other actors, but it didn't happen.

Jennifer Lawrence in the role of Bella in "Twilight." Being a fan of the "Twilight Saga", Jennifer auditioned for the lead female role in the famous film adaptation. However, her appearance did not fit the image of a fragile and suspended Bella.

Robin Williams in the role of Jack TORRANCE, "the Shining". Hard to believe, but Robin Williams was seriously considered for the role of Jack TORRANCE, the main character of the movie "the Shining". Stanley Kubrick abandoned his candidacy, considering his psychopathic too.

Scarlett Johansson in the role of Lisbeth Salander, "the girl with the dragon tattoo." The film's Director David Fincher decided that Johansson is too attractive for poorly socialized, techno-Gothic heroine Lisbeth. This certainly will not argue.

Will Smith in the role of Django unchained. Will Smith wanted to Director Quentin Tarantino rewrote the script and increased the importance of the main character in the story. "I only play the main roles" — said the actor. But Tarantino didn't agree with him.

Bruce Willis in the role of Sam in "Ghost". It is hard to imagine, but Bruce Willis (who was then the husband of demi Moore) was the first candidate for the role of Sam. However, the actor refused the proposal of the Director, because they believed that the film will not be successful due to the fact that the protagonist almost the entire movie dead.

Emily blunt in the role of Black Widow, the Marvel cinematic universe. Most will agree that Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow in the Marvel universe films, but initially this role belonged to Emily blunt. To the question about why she has not starred in them, the actress replied in an interview: "it Was not the time for this role."

Nicolas cage in the role of "Wrestler". Originally Nicolas cage was approved for the lead role in the movie "the wrestler", but the actor refused the offer in favor of his friend Mickey Rourke, who are interested in this role. We must admit that, being a former boxer, Rourke was perfect for the lead role in this film.

Gwyneth Paltrow in the role of rose, the Titanic. It's hard to imagine anyone else in the main female role in this film, but first James Cameron was not impressed by the game Kate Winslet. He wanted the main character in the movie played by Gwyneth Paltrow. But Kate Winslet has made every possible effort to get this role and she succeeded.

Angelina Jolie in the role of Ryan stone, "gravity". First, the most preferred candidate for the lead role in the sci-Fi drama "gravity" was Angelina Jolie. But the actress had to refuse this offer because she worked on her own film "In the land of blood and honey". They say that Angelina was really mad at Sandra bullock.

Leonardo Di Caprio in the role of a psychopath, "American psycho". It is known that Leonardo DiCaprio expressed interest in starring in the film "American psycho", but the Director eventually chose Christian Bale and hit the bull's eye.

Kim Basinger in the role of Miranda priestly, "the Devil wears Prada". Kim Basinger participated in the auditions for the role of a capricious editor-in-chief Miranda priestly in "the Devil wears Prada", but, fortunately, the role went to Meryl Streep who brilliantly coped with it.

Reese Witherspoon in the role of Marla singer in "Fight club". Another incredible fact: the main female role in the cult film "Fight club" was first proposed to Reese Witherspoon. She refused, because they found the film too dark. Well, I guess she was right.

Sean Connery the role of Gandalf, the "Lord of the rings". The producers of the Lord of the rings appealed to Sean Connery with an offer to play Gandalf. Connery turned down the role, because the scenario seemed too strange. By the way, if he accepted the offer, he would become the highest-paid actor in cinema history.

Jim Carrey in the role of Loki, Thor. You can imagine what would be this film, if Jim Carrey played Loki? In fact, the actor has long been a favorite in casting, but in the end the role went to Tom Hiddleston.

John Travolta in the role of Forrest Gump. Travolta refused a "strange role" in the movie "Forrest Gump." But the actor later said he was sorry about the decision.

Marilyn Monroe in the role of Holly Golightly, "Breakfast at Tiffany's." The author of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Truman Capote wanted the main role in the film adaptation of his novel played Marilyn Monroe, and she even approved. But the producers chose Audrey Hepburn as soon as I heard that the actress is interested in this role.

Will Smith as Neo, "the Matrix". Will Smith refused the offer to play Neo in "the Matrix" in favor of the movie "wild, Wild West," which ultimately flopped at the box office. "At that moment, I as an actor was not wise enough to do this movie" — later said will Smith. Well, that Keanu Reeves realized that the role is worth it.

Jeremy irons in the role of Hannibal Lecter, "silence of the lambs". Jeremy irons turned down the role of the maniac in the movie "silence of the lambs", because I do not want to play such a cruel person. Obviously, Anthony Hopkins had other ideas: for this role he received the award "Oscar".

Jensen ackles as Captain America. Originally Jensen ackles was supposed to play Captain America, but he was too busy with other projects.

Madonna in the role of Frida Kahlo. Madonna was always interested in the art of Frida Kahlo and wanted to play the role of this famous artist in the film. However, the producers decided to adopt for the role, Hayek, and rightly so.