\n[post_page_title]Michael Keaton – Jack Shephard in Lost[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019ve ever watched Lost, you\u2019ll know that Jack Shephard was kind of a big deal. As the leader of the group found stranded on an island, it\u2019s his job to try and keep morale high and to get them out alive.
\n
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\nBecause of this, it might surprise you to know that Jack was originally supposed to be written out of the show after the pilot episode. Before this news came about, Michael Keaton was all set to take on the short role. When he realized that it would be a much bigger commitment, he decided against it.
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\n[post_page_title]Jennifer Love Hewitt – Robin Scherbatsky in How I Met Your Mother[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you were an actor, how would you decide which roles you wanted to take on and which ones you wanted to turn down? Well, we have a feeling that Jennifer Love Hewitt will always regret her decision to turn down the role of Robin Scherbatsky in How I Met Your Mother.
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\nHewitt made her way to the audition for the role and was even offered the part, but she decided that it wasn\u2019t for her. That\u2019s because she had also been offered her role in The Ghost Whisperer, and chose the latter.
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\n[post_page_title]Adam Scott – Jim Halpert in The Office[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re a fan of the US version of The Office, there\u2019s a high chance that you have seen every single episode more times than you can count. There\u2019s also a very high chance that you can\u2019t imagine any actor other than John Krasinski taking on the role of Jim Halpert.
\n
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\nBut did you know that he wasn\u2019t always the first one in the running? Adam Scott also auditioned to play Jim, but he just missed out on the part. Luckily for us, this meant that he could take on the role of Ben Wyatt in Parks and Recreation.
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\n[post_page_title]Gillian Anderson – Lady Cora in Downton Abbey[\/post_page_title]
\nEveryone knows who Gillian Anderson is, right? Known for her role in The X-Files, Gillian is a huge name in the world of iconic television. Because of this, we\u2019re not surprised to know that she has wowed in some of the biggest auditions of her life.
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\nThis was certainly the case when she was offered the chance to take on the role of Lady Cora in Downton Abbey. The British period drama is a hugely popular show, but Gillian just didn\u2019t have the time. So, the role was given to Elizabeth McGovern instead.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Rachel Dratch – Jenna Maroney in 30 Rock[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you ever had the chance to watch 30 Rock, you\u2019ll know that this comedy show was all about the characters. After all, the actors were all perfect for their roles. Yet, what you might not realize is that the role of Jenna Maroney was originally given to Rachel Dratch.
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\nThe comedian and actress was not only offered the part, but she also played that role in a pilot that was left unaired. When producers decided to go in a different direction with the show, they switched Dratch with Jane Krakowski.
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\n[post_page_title]Vince Vaughn – Joey Tribbiani in Friends[\/post_page_title]
\nThere\u2019s no doubt about the fact that Vince Vaughn is a huge name in the world of acting, but he\u2019s all about the movie world, right? Well, it seems as though he was once going to step into the shoes of one of the biggest TV sitcom characters of all time.
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\nVince auditioned for the role of Joey Tribbiani in Friends while producers were in the casting stage, and they almost gave him the job. However, this all went down the pan when Matt LeBlanc auditioned and was perfect for the role.
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\n[post_page_title]Matthew Broderick – Walter White in Breaking Bad[\/post_page_title]
\nBreaking Bad will forever go down in history as one of the most popular television shows of all time, and it\u2019s fair to say that the concept and the drama has proved to be extremely entertaining over the years.
\n
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\nBryan Cranston took on the leading role of Walter White in this show, but that wasn\u2019t always the case. The showrunners auditioned countless actors to play this character before Cranston took the role, and one of those actors was Matthew Broderick. He was offered the role but turned it down.
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\n[post_page_title]Lily Collins – Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl[\/post_page_title]
\nAs the daughter of Phil Collins, many people thought that the young Lily Collins would also make her way into the world of music – but she chose acting instead.
\n
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\nIn fact, as she was making her way into the limelight, Lily screen-tested to become the iconic Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl. She missed out on the shot because Blake Lively\u2019s audition was too good to pass up, and while Lily was upset at the time, she now realizes that this ultimately worked in her favor.
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\n[post_page_title]Alicia Silverstone – Angela Chase in My So-Called Life[\/post_page_title]
\nAlicia Silverstone made her mark in the world of Hollywood at a young age, and everyone knows her as Cher Horowitz from Clueless. Yet, it seems as though she may have been known as someone else if one particular audition was successful.
\n
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\nBack in the day, Alicia auditioned for the role of Angela Chase and My So-Called Life, and so did Claire Danes. They were both two young and talented actresses, but the producers eventually decided that Claire was a better fit as Angela.
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\n[post_page_title]Johnny Galecki – Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory[\/post_page_title]
\nSheldon Cooper is arguably one of the most famous characters within the sitcom world, and it\u2019s hard to imagine this role not being played by Jim Parsons.
\n
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\nOne of the main reasons we love this character is because of his relationship with Leonard, who is played by Johnny Galecki. What you might not realize is that Johnny also auditioned for the role of Sheldon! Yes, Galecki auditioned for the two very different roles, but soon realized that his passion lay in the character of Leonard.
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\n[post_page_title]Dana Delany – Carrie Bradshaw, SATC[\/post_page_title]
\nLet\u2019s be honest; SATC is iconic. Whether you\u2019re a lover of fashion, comedy, or just friendships in general, then there\u2019s no doubt about the fact that you\u2019ll love this show – and the movies that come with it! Everyone knows that Carrie Bradshaw is Sarah Jessica Parker, but things could have been very different.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102300\/C3f9Vmp.jpg\")
\nThat\u2019s because Dana Delany was originally offered the role of Carrie. Delany decided to turn down the role because she didn\u2019t want to associate with something so saucy, so it went to SJP instead.
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\n[post_page_title]Jim Parsons – Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen you think of Jim Parsons, you probably think of Sheldon Cooper, right? That\u2019s because this role seemed as though it was made for the actor. The same could be said for Neil Patrick Harris and his role as Barney Stinson.
\n
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\nYet, what if we told you that Jim was pipped to play Barney? Parsons made his way to the casting studio when he heard that they were looking for someone to play Barney Stinson, but he knew instinctively that he wasn\u2019t right for the part.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Jennie Garth – Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell[\/post_page_title]
\nJennie Garth has made her mark on the acting world thanks to her iconic role in every single reprisal of Beverly Hills, 90210. For this role, she became Kelly Taylor – but did you know that she also became another Kelly?
\n
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\nBefore she landed her iconic role, Jennie actually auditioned for the role of Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell. While she didn\u2019t land the role that eventually went to Tiffani Thiesson, she believes that it all happened for a reason.
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\n[post_page_title]Tom Selleck – Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen you think of the original Baywatch show, you probably think of David Hasselhoff. This actor and singer proved to be hugely popular when he ran down the beach in his red swim shorts, but things could have been very different.
\n
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\nThat\u2019s because the Hoff wasn\u2019t the first actor to be considered for the role, and producers wanted Tom Selleck and his mustache to be in the lead role. In the end, it was Selleck who decided to pull out because he didn\u2019t want to be ogled every single episode.
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\n[post_page_title]Liza Weil – Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls[\/post_page_title]
\nYou don\u2019t have to be a genius to know that Gilmore Girls would be nothing without Rory Gilmore, and Alexis Bledel was ultimately given the chance to bring this character to life.
\n
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\nHowever, she wasn\u2019t the only one who decided to audition for the part. Liza Weil also hoped to step into the shoes of the young woman, but she just missed out on the part. All wasn\u2019t lost for Liza, though. Producers were incredibly impressed with her acting talent, so they wrote her another role in the form of Paris Geller.
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\n[post_page_title]Rob Lowe – Derek Shepherd in Grey\u2019s Anatomy[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen you think of Grey\u2019s Anatomy, you probably think of the man they call \u201cMcDreamy.\u201d Played by Patrick Dempsey, the role of Derek Shepherd went down a storm with fans at home, and many suggest that he is the reason the show is so popular.
\n
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\nHowever, we can\u2019t help but wonder if the show would have been so popular with the producers\u2019 first choice in the hot seat. Rob Lowe was originally offered the role of McDreamy, but he decided to turn it down because he had another TV offer on the table.
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\n[post_page_title]Octavia Spencer – Donna Meagle in Parks and Recreation[\/post_page_title]
\nOctavia is a huge name in the world of show business, and she has taken on some amazing roles in the past. While we now know her for the likes of The Help and The Shape of Water, her foray into the world of movies only came after a stint in the world of television.
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\nDuring this time, she auditioned for countless roles – including one in Parks and Recreation. Retta confirmed this within her memoir, where she noted that Octavia Spencer auditioned before she did – but Retta ultimately bagged the role.
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\n[post_page_title]Maggie Siff – Peggy Olson in Mad Men[\/post_page_title]
\nWhether you know her from Sons of Anarchy or Mad Men, it\u2019s fair to say that Maggie Siff has certainly made her mark on the acting world. Her role as Rachel Menken in Mad Men has proved to be hugely popular, but this wasn\u2019t the role she originally hoped to hold in her hands.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102306\/7DmHHcN.jpg\")
\nThat\u2019s because Maggie originally wanted to play the impressive character of Peggy Olsen. While the part later went to Elisabeth Moss, Maggie was still kept as part of the show – so it wasn\u2019t all bad news.
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\n[post_page_title]Katie Holmes – Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer[\/post_page_title]
\nWhile it\u2019s fair to say that the likes of Twilight and True Blood allowed us to see a resurgence in the vampire genre, Buffy the Vampire Slayer will always be one of the best in the business.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102307\/L8AKYzX.jpg\")
\nThis show saw Sarah Michelle Gellar take on the leading role, but this wasn\u2019t always meant to be the case. Countless famous and almost-famous women made their way to the audition room for this role, and Katie Holmes was one of them. Although she almost snapped up the gig, showrunners eventually settled on Gellar.
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\n[post_page_title]Connie Britton – Olivia Pope in Scandal[\/post_page_title]
\nScandal is one of the most popular television dramas to make its way onto our screen, and those who are fans of the show probably can\u2019t imagine Olivia Pope being played by anyone other than Kerry Washington.
\n
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\nHowever, when the show was originally greenlit by ABC, they had their own opinions on who would play Olivia Pope. They thought that Connie Britton would be the perfect fit, and while Shonda Rhimes knew that Britton would do a good job, she also knew that Pope was meant to be black.
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\n[post_page_title]Matt LeBlanc – Phil Dunphy in Modern Family[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen you think of Matt LeBlanc, you can\u2019t help but think of the hilarious Joey Tribbiani. This role changed his career and gave him the chance to show off his talent, but he\u2019s since struggled to find something that fits his personality.
\n
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\nIn fact, he even struggled to find his footing when rehearsing for his Modern Family audition. Matt was chosen to audition as Phil Dunphy in the amazing sitcom, but Matt knew that it wasn\u2019t the right role for him. So, he turned the part down.
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\n[post_page_title]Thomas Jane – Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead[\/post_page_title]
\nThe Walking Dead has proved to be incredibly popular over the years, and this zombie show has made everyone experts on what to do when the disease strikes.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102310\/zEH9j2U.jpg\")
\nOf course, this wouldn\u2019t be possible without Rick Grimes on our screens, and Andrew Lincoln will always be Rick in fans\u2019 eyes. However, Rick wasn\u2019t always first in the running to take on the leader of the group. Thomas Jane was originally pipped to be Rick Grimes, but the show took so long to get off the ground he had to pull out.
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\n[post_page_title]Tiffani Theissen – Rachel Green in Friends[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re familiar with the actress Tiffani Theissen, you\u2019ll know that this young lady made her mark when she took on a leading role in Saved by the Bell. However, what you might not realize is that Tiffani has also been turned down for numerous roles in the past, and one of them came in the form of a Friends character.
\n
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\nTiffani was just 20 years old when she decided to audition for the role of Rachel Green in Friends, but producers eventually decided that she was too young for the part.
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\n[post_page_title]Selma Blair – Joey Potter in Dawson\u2019s Creek[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you watched Dawson\u2019s Creek when you were younger, you’d know that this is the show that really thrust Katie Holmes into the limelight. It gave her the chance to shine, and it allowed everyone to know her name.
\n
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\nWhat\u2019s so surprising, though, is the fact that the showrunner was almost convinced that Selma Blair was going to be their Joey Potter. However, it was then that Katie sent in her audition tape, and the whole thing changed. From that moment on, Katie was Joey, without a doubt.
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\n[post_page_title]Alden Ehrenreich – Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl[\/post_page_title]
\nIt seems as though everyone in Gossip Girl was originally meant to be played by another actor because this was also the case for Dan Humphrey. While everyone knows that Penn Badgley was the perfect choice in the end, he wasn\u2019t the first choice for the producers.
\n
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\nBefore the casting director decided on Penn, he was convinced that he was going to get Alden Ehrenreich onboard for the show. In his eyes, he was Dan, and he couldn\u2019t see past this actor. However, Alden ultimately proved to be too short!
\n
\n[post_page_title]Danny DeVito – George Costanza in Seinfeld[\/post_page_title]
\nEveryone knows who Danny DeVito is, right? His name is hugely famous, and there\u2019s no doubt about the fact that his roles in movies and television shows are just as famous.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102314\/0pWkCyi.jpg\")
\nWhile we all know that he wasn\u2019t one of the leading roles in Seinfeld, that doesn\u2019t mean that it wasn\u2019t almost the case. After auditioning for the part in the legendary sitcom, Danny was offered the part – but he turned it down. In the end, it was ultimately offered to Jason Alexander instead.
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\n[post_page_title]Thomas Jane – Don Draper in Mad Men[\/post_page_title]
\nMad Men is a hugely popular television show, and many people continued to watch this show until the very end because of the character of Don Draper. They believe that Jon Hamm was the perfect embodiment of this character – and we have a feeling that most people would agree.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102316\/gJlG9yL.jpg\")
\nSo, what if we told you that he wasn\u2019t supposed to take on this role? It\u2019s believed that producers were close to giving Thomas Jane the character before the actor decided to stick to movies rather than move to television.
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\n[post_page_title]Courteney Cox – Rachel Green in Friends[\/post_page_title]
\nCourteney Cox will forever be recognized and remembered for her role in Friends, and there\u2019s no doubt about the fact that she was made for the role of Monica Gellar. Yet, things were a little more complicated in the casting room when Courteney made her appearance.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102317\/IzFNQs0.jpg\")
\nThat\u2019s because she actually auditioned for the role of Rachel Green to begin with, and she was even offered the part. However, after much deliberation, she realized that she was better suited to the role of Monica. Because of this, Jennifer Aniston became Rachel.
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\n[post_page_title]Oliver Hudson – Jack Pearson in This Is Us[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you have ever watched This Is Us, you\u2019ll probably know that Milo Ventimiglia does an incredible job of playing Jack Pearson. In fact, it\u2019s hard to think of anyone else taking on this role.
\n
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\nIt seems as though this was actually just a stroke of luck, however, because the role was originally meant for Oliver Hudson. Kate Hudson\u2019s brother has since confirmed that he decided to go on a fishing trip rather than go to a table read for the show, so producers went with Milo instead.
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\n[post_page_title]Paul Giamatti – Michael Scott in The Office[\/post_page_title]
\nThere\u2019s a high chance that you have seen The Office before, as it\u2019s one of the most popular sitcoms to ever make its way onto our screens. One of the main reasons why people tuned into this show was because of Steve Carrell\u2019s depiction of Michael Scott.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102319\/7tfSWVj.jpg\")
\nThis character changed The Office game, but there was a time when this character was going to be played by Paul Giamatti instead. The actor was offered the part, but he eventually decided that it wasn\u2019t for him.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Alex Borstein – Sookie St. James in Gilmore Girls[\/post_page_title]
\nMelissa McCarthy is one of the most famous comedic actresses in the business, but many people forget that she really got her start as a fairly minor character in Gilmore Girls. Yes, Melissa became Sookie St. James – but not in the unaired pilot.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102319\/7Siu7M1.jpg\")
\nThe showrunners originally chose Alex Borstein to be their titular chef, and she even filmed the unaired pilot as the character. However, the actress\u2019s contract with MadTV meant that she couldn\u2019t continue filming the popular television series, so Melissa was given the part instead.
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\n[post_page_title]Rumer Willis – Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl[\/post_page_title]
\nWhether you know her as the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore or whether you know her for her own impressive acting talent, there\u2019s no doubt about the fact that Rumer Willis is a big name in show business.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102320\/DkauAe3.jpg\")
\nWhen this young actress heard that David Rapaport was looking for someone to fill the fancy shoes of Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl, Rumer went along to audition. While she stunned the casting director with her audition, he wanted to go with someone a bit lesser-known.
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\n[post_page_title]Alec Baldwin – \u201cMr. Big\u201d in SATC[\/post_page_title]
\nAlthough there\u2019s no doubt about the fact that SATC would not be the same without Carrie Bradshaw, it would also not be the same without Mr. Big. We all know that this character was ultimately played by Chris Roth, and we all know that most people fell in love with him – just like Carrie.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102321\/0gvzqgq.jpg\")
\nNevertheless, this wasn\u2019t what the creator of the show originally had planned for this character. When Darren Star wrote the character, he imagined Alec Baldwin taking on the titular role instead. That would have been very different.
\n
\n[post_page_title]JoJo – Hannah Montana in Hannah Montana[\/post_page_title]
\nWhile Miley Cyrus has since moved on with her life since her Hannah Montana fame, it\u2019s fair to say that most people will always remember her for this role. After all, it was iconic!
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102322\/UhCrdZq.jpg\")
\nThe Disney classic thrust her into the spotlight and proved to the world that Miley Cyrus is Hannah Montana – but it wasn\u2019t always meant to be that way. When in the development process, the network wanted singer JoJo to take on the lead role, but she declined the offer for unknown reasons. Apparently, she doesn\u2019t regret this decision.
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\n[post_page_title]Elisabeth Shue – Alicia Florrick in The Good Wife[\/post_page_title]
\nIt\u2019s always strange to know that an actor or actress who plays one of your favorite TV characters wasn\u2019t the first choice, but this was definitely the case for The Good Wife.
\n
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\nWhile most of us know Juliana Margulies as Alicia Florrick, it might surprise you to know that Elisabeth Shue was actually offered the part before her. Producers were impressed with her audition, but the actress decided to turn the role down because she wanted to focus on her family at that time.
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\n[post_page_title]Ray Liotta – Tony Soprano in The Sopranos[\/post_page_title]
\nAs you can probably tell by the name of the show, The Sopranos is all about the Soprano family – and it\u2019s main focus is on Tony Soprano. While those who watched the show will know that James Gandolfini completely redefined this character and brought him to life, but there was a chance that this wasn\u2019t going to happen at all.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102324\/vCBLV6L.jpg\")
\nThat\u2019s because the role was originally going to go to Ray Liotta, but the actor eventually decided to give his movie career a go instead of focusing on television.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Lisa Kudrow – Roz Doyle in Frasier[\/post_page_title]
\nThe world is full of amazing sitcoms, and there\u2019s no doubt about the fact that Frasier is one of them. While it\u2019s no longer around, it\u2019s fair to say that there are still fans across the globe who remember the stories and the characters – including Roz Doyle.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102324\/uyQJZqL.jpg\")
\nWhile most people remember Peri Gilpin for her role as Roz, that doesn\u2019t mean that she was the first choice. Lisa Kudrow was actually supposed to become Roz, but her busy schedule meant that she couldn\u2019t make it to all of the necessary rehearsals.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Iwan Rheon – Jon Snow in Game of Thrones[\/post_page_title]
\nUnless you\u2019ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you\u2019ll know that Game of Thrones is kind of a big deal. The show has proved to be extremely popular, and Kit Harington\u2019s character certainly has something to do with that.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102249\/lGJhJNE.jpg\")
\nHowever, Iwan Rheon thoroughly impressed the showrunners when he auditioned for the role of Jon Snow. Although they ultimately gave the role to Kit, they still wanted Iwan onboard, so he became Ramsay Bolton.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Nicollette Sheridan – Grace in Will & Grace[\/post_page_title]
\nNicollette Sheridan is mostly known for her leading role in Desperate Housewives, and like many other actresses, she has also auditioned for countless other roles over the course of her life. One of those auditions allowed Nicollette the chance to read for the character of Grace in the popular sitcom, Will & Grace.
\n
![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/17102250\/ibwvGep.jpg\")
\nIn fact, she auditioned alongside both Marin Hinkle and Debra Messing. As we all know, Messing was the lucky winner of this competition. Of course, that doesn\u2019t mean that Nicollette hasn\u2019t been successful since.
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\n[post_page_title]Katie Holmes – Piper Chapman in Orange is the New Black[\/post_page_title]
\nThanks to her own talent and her high-profile relationship with Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes is one of the most famous actresses in the business. The creator of Orange is the New Black, Jenji Kohan, is one of the many fans of Katie that reside around the world.
\n
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\nBecause of this, she wanted the actress to take on the leading role in her new prison comedy. Katie Holmes couldn\u2019t take on the role because of her busy schedule, but it worked out pretty well. After all, Taylor Schilling eventually got to play Piper Chapman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
[post_page_title]Michael Keaton – Jack Shephard in Lost[\/post_page_title] If you\u2019ve ever watched Lost, you\u2019ll know that Jack Shephard was kind of a big deal. As the leader of the group found stranded on an island, it\u2019s his job to try and keep morale high and to get them out alive. Because of this, it might surprise […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":88009,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n