These stars auditioned for roles before someone else got them

[post_page_title]Amy Schumer – Shoshanna Shapiro in Girls[/post_page_title]
When creating a show, it seems as though many people have an idea of the kind of person they want to play the role. However, Lena Dunham, the creator of the comedy-drama Girls, wanted to see the talent she had on offer. At the time, Amy Schumer was an up and coming actress and wanted to land the role of Shoshanna Shapiro – the Juicy Couture loving character. Apparently, everyone was taken back by Amy’s performance.

This comedian left the room stunned with her level of improv and the amount of talent she had filling the room. Although Amy missed out on the part, everyone agreed the actress deserved her own show. The role of Shoshanna eventually went to Zosia Mamet, while Amy later returned to play Adam’s new girlfriend’s best friend in season two and season three.