10 Iconic Movie Castings That Almost Didn’t Happen

Great casting has been behind some of the most beloved characters in movie history, but some iconic roles almost looked very different. Casting is one of the most subtly important aspects of movie-making. The right actor can define and elevate a film, perfectly embodying the character or even bringing an entirely new dimension to the part. Likewise, the wrong actor can prove disastrous. There are plenty of cases of poor casting, even with capable actors, resulting in a role being sapped of all its potential power. Some great movies and franchises came dangerously close to this latter case.