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What Roles Has Gal Gadot Been Considered For? | 2:28
IMDb takes a look at Gal Gadot's biggest roles and the parts she never got the chance to play - including a major role in the James Bond franchise.What Roles Has Chris Evans Been Considered For? | 3:41
Captain America might be the first role that comes to mind when you think of Chris Evans, but did you know he almost passed on the character in favor of another massive franchise?Cate Blanchett Almost Played Clarice Starling? | 3:37
Cate Blanchett has two Oscars and a resume of both big blockbusters and art house hits, but she's missed out on some roles along the way.Who Was Almost Cast in "Modern Family"? | 3:19
After 11 years on the air, it's hard to imagine anyone else in this "Modern Family". But it almost looked very different. What other actors were considered for leading roles on the show?The Rise of Kerry Washington | 3:31
Kerry Washington is a superstar now but to win her most famous role she had to beat out thousands of actors -- including several friends. What roles was she considered for along the way?What Roles Has Emily Blunt Been Considered For? | 3:30
Emily Blunt has flown high as Mary Poppins and fought monsters in 'A Quiet Place,' but did you know she was almost a super hero? What other roles has she been considered for in her career?What Roles Has Vin Diesel Been Considered For? | 4:20
Vin Diesel may have broken into Hollywood with a short film about auditioning, but the action star has had to do throughout his more than 20 year career. What roles has he been considered for along the way?What Roles Has Chris Pratt Missed Out On? | 3:53
Chris 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?What Roles Has Halle Berry Turned Down? | 4:04
Halle 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.What Roles Has Harrison Ford Turned Down? | 4:33
From 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.Who Was Considered for 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'? | 3:36
'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, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie weren't the only A-listers considered for the film.What Roles Has Alicia Vikander Been Considered For? | 3:16
Alicia 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.What Roles Was Ben Affleck Considered For? | 4:10
From 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.What Roles Was Jennifer Aniston Considered For? | 2:49
In-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?Who Was Nearly Cast in the 'Star Wars' Original Trilogy? | 3:42
The 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?What Roles Has Joaquin Phoenix Turned Down? | 3:02
From the Man in Black to the Clown 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.What Roles Was Jack Black Considered For? | 2:37
Jack 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?Who Nearly Starred in the New 'Star Wars' Trilogy? | 3:27
With 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.What 15 Parts Did Scarlett Johansson Almost Play? | 2:49
Throughout her 25+ year career she's been 'Lost in Translation,' a superhero, and the voice of 'Her.' But there are plenty of parts Scarlett Johansson almost played, but didn't. Here are 15 of them.Which Roles Is Kristen Bell Famous For? | 2:41
Kristen 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?Who Nearly Starred in 'Charlie's Angels'? | 3:57
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?25 Movies That Almost Starred Robert De Niro | 3:08
You 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?Who Nearly Starred in The Terminator Franchise? | 4:38
'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.Who Nearly Starred in "American Horror Story"? | 2:59
"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?What Roles Has Angelina Jolie Turned Down? | 3:12
Before 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?Who Nearly Played Alfred Pennyworth? | 3:04
Alfred Pennyworth is not your average butler. As Batman's confidant he's become a cinematic staple. 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?What Roles Has Matt Damon Turned Down? | 3:27
Matt 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.Who Nearly Starred in "The Office"? | 3:29
"The Office" turned its cast into comedy icons, but the list of stars who were nearly chosen is just as long and impressive (that's what she said). Just how different could the cast have looked?