Casting Calls

Season 4

Almost every classic Hollywood role was hotly pursued behind the scenes. This series looks at the most famous roles of all-time and reveals the stories behind how they were cast, which other actors were considered, and how your favorite stars landed the part.

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20 Episodes

  • Matt Damon
    E1
    Matt DamonMatt Damon has been a Hollywood A-lister for more than 20 years, starring in comedies, dramas, and action franchises. But he's also missed out on a few roles along the way - from 'Training Day' to 'Office Space' - and more.
  • Alfred Pennyworth
    E2
    Alfred PennyworthAlfred Pennyworth is not your average butler. As Batman's confidant he's become a cinematic staple at this point. He now his his own TV series - and returns to the big screen in 'Joker.' So who has almost played him in each of his incarnations?
  • Angelina Jolie
    E3
    Angelina JolieBefore Angelina Jolie was an Oscar-winning actress and heralded humanitarian, she was nearly something else entirely: a teen heartthrob. What roles did she almost play in her career?
  • "American Horror Story"
    E4
    "American Horror Story""American Horror Story" has been scaring viewers for 9 seasons - but just as fun to watch has been all the interesting casting throughout the show's history. Who has nearly starred in the franchise through the years?
  • The Terminator Franchise
    E5
    The Terminator Franchise'The Terminator' is one of the biggest action franchises of all time, featuring several stars as the various cyborgs and Connor family - but even more mind-blowing are the many, many A-listers who almost got their Skynet on.
  • Robert De Niro
    E6
    Robert De NiroYou know him as a Godfather, a Taxi Driver, and a Goodfella, but what roles has Robert De Niro missed out on in his legendary career?
  • 'Charlie's Angels'
    E7
    'Charlie's Angels'Some of Hollywood's biggest actresses have played 'Charlie's Angels' on the big and small screen - and many more almost landed the parts. Who else almost starred over the years?
  • Kristen Bell
    E8
    Kristen BellKristen Bell is living the good life, but even "The Good Place" and 'Frozen' star missed out on a few roles along the way. But what were they?
  • Scarlett Johansson
    E9
    Scarlett JohanssonThroughout her 25+ year career she's been 'Lost in Translation', a super-hero, and the voice of 'Her'. But there are plenty of parts Scarlett Johansson almost played, but didn't. Here are 15 of them.
  • 'Star Wars' New Trilogy
    E10
    'Star Wars' New TrilogyWith the end of the new 'Star Wars' trilogy upon us, lets look back and shine a lightsaber on each of the characters - and the actors who nearly played them.
  • Jack Black
    E11
    Jack BlackJack Black has been rocking memorable roles for 3 decades, but the tenacious actor has missed out on a few opportunities along the way. What other roles was he considered for?
  • Joaquin Phoenix
    E12
    Joaquin PhoenixFrom the Man in Black to the Crown Prince of Crime, Joaquin Phoenix is behind a bevy of celebrated big screen roles. Here’s how some parts came to be, and how others came and went.
  • 'Star Wars' Original Trilogy
    E13
    'Star Wars' Original TrilogyThe original 'Star Wars' cast is so iconic, it takes nothing less than the force to envision anyone else in those roles. But let's try anyway. Who else was almost cast in a galaxy far, far away?
  • Jennifer Aniston
    E14
    Jennifer AnistonIn-between inventing 'The Rachel' and ushering Apple into original series, Jennifer Aniston has maintained A-list status with a ton of memorable roles. But what other parts was she considered for that she didn't play?
  • Ben Affleck
    E15
    Ben AffleckFrom Jack Ryan to Batman, Ben Affleck has played a variety of memorable characters over his near 40-year career. But just as interesting are the roles he didn't play.
  • Alicia Vikander
    E16
    Alicia VikanderAlicia Vikander shot to fame as a machine, a supportive wife, and a video game heroine, but several roles have eluded the Oscar-winning actress, including two princesses. Here's her story in casting.
  • 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood'
    E17
    'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood''Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' had an impressive awards season run, earning accolades for Quentin Tarantino and his cast and crew. But Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt weren't the only A-listers considered for the film.
  • Harrison Ford
    E18
    Harrison FordFrom Han Solo to Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford has played some of the most iconic characters in film history. But you won't believe how many other roles he's been considered for in the past 50 years.
  • Halle Berry
    E19
    Halle BerryHalle Berry has won an Oscar, co-starred in a James Bond movie, and played comic book stars. But she's also missed out on some famous - and infamous - roles along the way.
  • Chris Pratt
    E20
    Chris PrattChris Pratt is currently one of the hottest actors in this, or any other, galaxy. But what roles did he miss out on along the way?

 

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