FilmCasting
Sebastian Stan’s Near Misses: Roles That Got Away
Sebastian Stan opens up about two blockbuster roles he almost landed, revealing how close he came to playing Captain Kirk and Green Lantern—parts that later proved challenging for their stars.
January 24, 2026 11:06 am
How Dwayne Johnson’s Role Swap Changed Bond History
Karl Urban missed out on a shot at playing James Bond after filming Doom, a part Dwayne Johnson originally turned down. Daniel Craig ultimately landed the iconic 007 role.
January 18, 2026 2:30 pm
How the Coen Brothers Nearly Starred in Ocean’s Eleven
Steven Soderbergh almost cast the Coen brothers in Ocean’s Eleven, a move he didn’t dismiss as a bad idea. Find out how close they came to joining the blockbuster’s star-studded cast.
January 8, 2026 3:11 pm
Tangled Live-Action: Who’s Taking Over From Scarlett Johansson?
Rumours swirl as the live-action Tangled remake assembles its cast. Find out which unexpected star is tipped to step into the role once linked to Scarlett Johansson.
January 5, 2026 6:30 pm
Paul Simon’s Onscreen Dilemma: Why Richard Dreyfuss Wasn’t Cast
Paul Simon once considered Richard Dreyfuss for a film role, but a surprising hurdle made collaboration impossible. Discover what kept these two stars from working together.
January 4, 2026 5:27 pm
Five Screen Legends Who Passed on Dirty Harry
Before Clint Eastwood made Dirty Harry iconic, five Hollywood heavyweights—Robert Mitchum, Steve McQueen, Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, and John Wayne—each turned down the role for their own reasons.
January 1, 2026 9:59 am
Zooey Deschanel’s ‘Elf’ Role Nearly Went to Another Star
Zooey Deschanel shares how she almost missed out on her breakout part in Elf, with the role first offered to Katie Holmes. Find out how a twist of fate changed her career.
December 20, 2025 12:14 pm
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