Amazing 25 Celebrities Who Almost Played your favorite characters

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Even though you might not be able to imagine a frozen hellscape in which Harry Potter is played by Daniel Radcliffe, the fact of the matter is that someone else was almost done.

In fact, the same is true for many movie characters and popular television. What is "Pretty Woman" without Julia Roberts? Who else could even legally play Han Solo other than Harrison Ford? These are the tough questions, friends, and I am here to give you some answers.

Here are 25 beloved characters that were almost played by other actors.

1. Britney Spears was considered for the role of Allie Calhoun in "The Notebook." Rachel McAdams got the gig instead.

Britney Spears was considered for the role of Allie Calhoun in "The Notebook." Rachel McAdams got the gig instead.

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2. holed the fact that Gwyneth Paltrow almost played Rose DeWitt Bukater in "Titanic"? Idem.

Are you cringing at the fact that Gwyneth Paltrow almost played Rose DeWitt Bukater in "Titanic"? Same.

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3. In this vein, Macaulay Culkin almost played Jack in "Titanic" Instead of Leonardo DiCaprio.

In that vein, Macaulay Culkin almost played Jack in "Titanic" instead of Leonardo DiCaprio.

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4. Jim Carrey was close to play captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean", because why the hell not?

Jim Carrey was close to playing Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean," because why the hell not?

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5. Can -you imagine His Royal Majesty the Queen of All Things Angelina Jolie as a daughter of the valley? The casting director of "Clueless" entertained the idea.

Can you picture Her Royal Majesty Queen of All Things Angelina Jolie as a valley girl? The casting director of "Clueless" entertained the idea.

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Something tells me that Ms. Jolie-Pitt is happy to have left Cher Horowitz its curriculum vitae.

6. fire shaped dustbin of Human-Nicolas Cage nearly hooked the role of John Bender in "The Breakfast Club." Fortunately for all of humanity whole, it did not.

Human-shaped dumpster fire Nicolas Cage almost snagged the role of John Bender in "The Breakfast Club." Fortunately for all of humankind, he didn't.

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7. instead of the late, great Alan Rickman, casting directors for the Harry Potter Franchise almost went with Tim Roth (who, for all I know could be a great actor, but is not Alan Rickman) to play Severus Snape.

Instead of the late, great Alan Rickman, casting directors for the Harry Potter franchise almost went with Tim Roth (who for all I know could be a great actor but is also not Alan Rickman) to play Severus Snape.

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8. Are you sitting down? Good. As it happens, John Travolta was invited to play Forrest Gump Tom Hanks, who absolutely nailed the performance in every way.

Are you sitting down? Good. As it turns out, John Travolta was originally asked to play Forrest Gump over Tom Hanks, who absolutely nailed the performance in every way.

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9. Blair Waldorf of "Gossip Girl" was almost played by Ashley Olsen instead of Leighton Meester.

Blair Waldorf from "Gossip Girl" was almost played by Ashley Olsen instead of Leighton Meester.

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10. Johnny Depp came close to playing Ferris Bueller, but, you know, did not.

Johnny Depp came close to playing Ferris Bueller, but then, ya know, didn't.

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11. Molly Ringwald is great and all, but the character Vivian Ward was primarily written for Julia Roberts. "Pretty Woman" would be nothing without Julia Roberts. NOTHING, you hear me?

Molly Ringwald is great and all, but Vivian Ward's character was basically written for Julia Roberts. "Pretty Woman" would be nothing without Julia Roberts. NOTHING, you hear me?

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12. Christina Applegate nearly won the bend-and-snap-off against Reese Witherspoon to play Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde."

Christina Applegate almost won the bend-and-snap-off against Reese Witherspoon to play Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde."

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13. iconic tower Gabourey Sidibe as Precious in the eponymous film almost never came to be, since compatriot queen Jennifer Hudson was considered for the role.

Gabourey Sidibe's iconic turn as Precious in the eponymous film almost never came to be, since fellow queen Jennifer Hudson was considered for the role.

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14. Jennifer Lawrence almost played a significantly less irritating version of Bella Swan in "Twilight", but casting directors finally decided on Kristen Stewart.

Jennifer Lawrence almost played a significantly less irritating version of Bella Swan in "Twilight," but casting directors ultimately decided on Kristen Stewart.

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15. Because all evil and life is terrible, I force you to come with me and face the fact that some kid named Liam Aiken almost played Harry Potter. Misery loves company.

Because everything hurts and life is awful, I'm forcing you to come with me and confront the fact that some kid named Liam Aiken almost played Harry Potter. Misery loves company.

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16. We absolutely loved watching Maya Rudolph play Lillian in "Bridesmaids" but I'm sure Mindy Kaling would have been just as funny if it had been given the role after auditioning.

We all loved watching Maya Rudolph play Lillian in "Bridesmaids," but I'm sure Mindy Kaling would've been just as funny if she'd been given the role after auditioning.

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17. March was apparently retrograde when Al Pacino was considered to play Han Solo. Fortunately, Harrison Ford rolled and was like, "Nah, man," probably.

Mars was apparently in retrograde when Al Pacino was considered to play Han Solo. Fortunately, Harrison Ford rolled up and was all like, "Nah, man," probably.

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18. If you need me, I'll track down the person who almost threw Rob Lowe as Dr. McDreamy, otherwise known as Derek Shepherd, otherwise known as a character that should never be played by Rob Lowe in all circumstances, in "Grey s Anatomy. "

If you need me, I'll be tracking down the person who almost cast Rob Lowe as Dr. McDreamy, otherwise known as Derek Shepherd, otherwise known as a character that should never be played by Rob Lowe under any circumstances, in "Grey's Anatomy."

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19. Hugh Grant almost played Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", but lost to Kenneth Branagh at the end.

Hugh Grant almost played Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," but lost out to Kenneth Branagh in the end.

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20. an actor named Thomas Jane fought in what I can only imagine was a slime-ball battle in his own mucus with fellow human slug Jon Hamm as Don Draper in "Mad Men." Ultimately, Hamm won.

An actor by the name of Thomas Jane fought in what I can only imagine was a slime-ball battle in his own mucus with fellow human slug Jon Hamm for the role of Don Draper in "Mad Men." Ultimately, Hamm won.

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21. what would have been the cutest swap in history, a huge friend of Harry Potter Hagrid was almost played the late Robin Williams in place of Robbie Coltrane, who also happens to be great.

In what would've been the cutest swap in history, Harry Potter's gigantic friend Hagrid was almost played the late Robin Williams instead of Robbie Coltrane, who also happens to be awesome.

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22. It is difficult to imagine Mia Thermopolis without seeing the face of Anne Hathaway, but Cameron Diaz was the one who originally received an offer of those in charge of "the Princess Diaries."

It's hard to picture Mia Thermopolis without seeing Anne Hathaway's face, but Cameron Diaz was the one who initially received an offer from those in charge of "The Princess Diaries."

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23. Will Smith turned down the lead role in "the Matrix" how it was offered to Keanu Reeves.

Will Smith turned down the lead role in "The Matrix," at which point it was offered to Keanu Reeves.

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24. instead of screaming "INDYYYYYYY" at the sight of Harrison Ford, we could have been assaulted the ears of Tom Selleck had the balance in its favor for the lead in "Indiana Jones."

Instead of yelling "INDYYYYYYY" at the sight of Harrison Ford, we could've been assaulting Tom Selleck's ears had the scales tipped in his favor for the lead in "Indiana Jones."

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25. Jeremy Irons was close to double Anthony Hopkins to play extraordinary creep Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the lambs."

Jeremy Irons was close to overtaking Anthony Hopkins to play creep extraordinaire Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs."

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I can not live the same life. John Travolta as Forrest Gump? Tim Roth as Severus Snape? Fortunately, all's well that ends well.

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