Just 18 Famous Actors Who Got Into Major Fights Over Iconic Roles
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April 1, 2023
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Just 18 Famous Actors Who Got Into Major Fights Over Iconic Roles
It’s a weird fact of writing for BuzzFeed that you know lots of random trivia about movies and TV! One thing that never fails to intrigue me is finding out which actors were up for the same role.
This got me thinking, when it comes to iconic roles, who else was in the room and being considered before the people we know and love bagged the part? Let’s take a look at some of the biggest actor showdowns of all time…
1. Starting with, unsurprisingly, Christian Bale vs. Leonardo DiCaprio – Titanic and American Psycho
Leo would go on to be nominated for Golden Globe and Satellite Awards for his portrayal of Jack Dawson, and a mere three years later, Christian would become a household name for his performance as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho.
2. Jake Gyllenhaal vs. Tobey Maguire – Spider-Man 2
Instead of wait it out, Columbia Pictures decided they were going to move on without Tobey, and made an offer to Jake Gyllenhaal.
3. Maya Rudolph vs. Mindy Kaling – Bridesmaids
Maya was offered her role without having to audition, and was pregnant when filming began!
4. Charlize Theron vs. Renée Zellweger – Chicago
The director in question was Rob Marshall, who seemingly doubted Charlize’s star power at the time and decided to go with a more established star in Renée.
5. Ryan Gosling vs. Miles Teller – La La Land
Speaking to Esquire, Miles said “I got a call from my agent, saying, ‘Hey, I just got a call from Lionsgate. Damien told them that he no longer thinks you’re creatively right for the project. He’s moving on without you'”.
6. Rachel McAdams vs. Anne Hathaway – The Devil Wears Prada
7. Julia Roberts vs. Nicole Kidman – Notting Hill
Interestingly, Julia Roberts almost passed on the role, telling Vanity Fair that she thought the movie was “boring”, “tedious”, and “stupid”.
8. Taron Egerton vs. John Boyega – Kingsman: The Secret Service
Director Matthew Vaughan decided to open the search to find acting newcomers for the lead role in the film.
9. And finally, Jennifer Lawrence vs. Emma Stone – Easy A
Here’s a clip from that interview:
It’s always fascinating to think about what could’ve been if different casting choices had been made. Which actor showdowns surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!
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