He proved so popular with viewers that Channel 4 offered him his own vehicle. Gillian Anderson nearly scored the role of Lady Grantham in Downton Abbey, Instead the role went to Elizabeth McGovern, Henry Cavill missed on Robert Pattinson's role in Twlight - and got down to the final two in Bond, What if Mick and Keith ran a shop? Others claimed a boy on set took one look at Kiel and said he didn't look strong enough to be The Hulk.

“I suppose I saw some similarity in that they’re both difficult, spiny personalities,” he admitted. Indeed, US box-set drama is the source of some intriguing might-have-beens. He was constantly saying how he’s “always sure I’m gonna get fired from every job I take”—to the point where I finally asked him if he has ever really been fired. Executive producer and creator Leonard Freeman knew exactly who he wanted to play McGarrett – Richard Boone, a veteran actor who made appearances in the popular films Halls of Montezuma and Dragnet. Relative unknown Diana Rigg was brought in.

It was women sitting around talking about sex,” Delany said. Mark Addy. So it’s no surprise that when he was offered the part of office buffoon Michael Scott in the American version of the British comedy The Office , … I’d have to be lobotomised.” Leonard Nimoy boldly went there instead. Michael Richards is best known for his role as the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld, but many people don’t know that he almost starred as grumpy patriarch Al Bundy on Married…With Children. Back in the day, when Mickey Rourke was known for his acting and not tabloid drama, he was offered the lead role of undercover detective Sonny Crockett on Miami Vice.

But even though Richard already lived in Hawaii, he turned down the role for unknown reasons.

Turns out he was—from “Frasier” no less! But Gilda’s part was taken from her at the last minute and given to Cindy Williams, supposedly because Cindy was more “classically attractive” and was expected to have broader audience appeal. Hawaii Five-O ran for 12 seasons and was highly watched. I was fortunate enough to see “Barney’s Version” in Toronto and while I liked the film, I found myself really loving the performances. Sadly, I never did my part on ‘Frasier.’ ” To which I responded, "Well, at least it wasn't a huge, hit show with a lot of viewers.".

Three’s Company Three’s Company Three’s Company Three’s Company Frasier Frasier Frasier Frasier The King of Queens The King of Queens “Jan- “The Late Dr. Together” Crane” (DVS) (2017, Comedy) Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Wanda Sykes.’ “Alone “Back Talk” (DVS) “The Fight Before Christmas” “RDWRER” (DVS) ’ ’ CMT et’s Promotion” “Str She’s about to portray Margaret Thatcher in The Crown but Anderson was originally offered another British period saga - the role of Downton matriarch Lady Grantham, which instead went to Elizabeth McGovern. and Blake Lively, who ended up taking the part, has been transformed into a household name and movie star.

Oh, also, it’s a deserving, wonderful performance. Little did Paul know that The Office would turn out to be a massive success, spanning 7 seasons. But as things have progressed, I’m beginning to believe Giamatti isn’t such a dark horse after all. Richard Boone faded into obscurity. We’ll never know, but it’s a diverting parlour game to ponder. Taylor Swift, TV actress? “I really wanted to do ‘Modern Family’ and I really liked the script and I liked the people,” Craig said, but due to the amount of money he was offered he had to pass up the role. Now? He almost became pointy-eared Spock but Landau didn’t take the role because, “a character without emotions would drive me crazy. It’s based on the beloved last novel by Canadian treasure Mordecai Richler (“Joshua Then and Now”) and spans 30 years in the life of Barney Panofsky, an alcoholic TV producer who alienates as many people as he charms. Mischa Barton rose to fame because of her starring role as California teenage Marissa Cooper on The O.C. Actor Robby Benson had several close calls on the casting couch – he read for the part of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars movie, but the part went to Mark Hamill instead.

Paul Giamatti. Creator Chris Carter had the Baywatch bombshell in mind when writing the part of Agent Scully but Fox execs said she wouldn’t convince as a paranormal investigator.

As his three ex-wives, Rachelle Lefevre proves there’s life beyond “Twilight,” Minnie Driver is hysterically overbearing, and Rosamund Pike is simply lovely. Katie Holmes was still a teenager at the time of casting and decided to focus on her school work instead of acting, and the role went to Sarah Michelle Gellar. She was pretty tough.” He went on to cast her in the role of Alex Kelly. Eleven years later, Hollywood is a household name and, as the only constant in Bake Off’s line-up, the show’s unofficial custodian. Mischa Barton was coming hot off the heels of the smash hit teen drama The O.C., where she played spoiled teenager Marissa Cooper. After screen tests, though, Berry’s strong preference was for Merseyside-born master baker Hollywood. Paul Hollywood was a silvery whisker away from never having a TV career. Josh said Olivia was a great actress, “but she lacked the upfront vulnerability that Marissa needed to have.

Ironically, when Grease was in casting, Susan Dey was actually preferred for the role of Sandy. Across Manhattan, House’s Lisa Edelstein came so close to landing the role of Sex & The City’s Carrie Bradshaw that a contract was drawn up - until Sarah Jessica Parker said yes too. Both balked at being such a monstrous bad guy – leaving the lesser-known Bryan Cranston to deliver an indelible performance across five series. So it’s no surprise that when he was offered the part of office buffoon Michael Scott in the American version of the British comedy The Office, he turned down the role. “I’ve never wanted to do TV. “I just felt disrespected.”. The part was written with Richard in mind – but in the audition, when he was asked to speak in an “alien voice” Richard blew his opportunity. Said film is availble on Netflix! Giamatti, his head shaved to play Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in the upcoming "Too Big to Fail," was wildly charming both nights. Ed turned down the part of Sam on the classic series because he wanted to focus on dramatic roles. After the first week’s shooting, it was deemed that although he had the towering height, Kiel lacked the muscular physique needed for the destructive green beast.

The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Of course, it’s in drama and sitcom where near-misses most often occur. "Regrets are something you can't really have as an actor, because ultimately you'll destroy yourself," Cavill has said. Because Courteney Cox had appeared in the hit movies Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Scream, the producers listened to her and cast her as Monica. Since successfully transitioning from being the queen of country to the empress of pop, there’s nothing that T-Swift can’t do. Maura Tierney’s reasons for turning down a leading role on the show Parenthood are a bit different than the other actors on this list -she was diagnosed with cancer and had to begin intensive treatment immediately. Photo by Kevin Parry If there’s one thing I’ve learned from working at an actor’s trade magazine, it’s that actors love Paul Giamatti. However, the decision seems to have paid off for Bonnie – her movies’ box office grosses are more than $1 billion, and she’s been a successful actress for nearly all of her career. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in Training Day. | SAG Launches Program for Troops ». Why would a movie star downgrade to TV? Luckily, she made a full recovery.

Another BBC contest, The Apprentice, is a case in point: in 2004, when producers were looking for a frontman, Alan Sugar was only fourth on their shortlist. But you’ll probably be surprised to know that the part was originally offered to someone else – John Hawkes! However, that’s ... Chunlei Guo, from the University of Rochester, believes that DNA computing has the potential to ... Science has achieved some pretty nifty things over the years. “But this guy is a very different kind of character from the other guy. Ed O’Neill is best known for playing grumpy patriarch Al Bundy on the popular sitcom Married…with Children, and for his current role on Modern Family. Interestingly enough, clean-cut dad Steven Keaton was almost played by Ed O’Neill! Michael was already a well-known stand-up comedian at the time of casting, who relied heavily on physical humor. Paul Giamatti und Vince Vaughn in "Die Gebrüder Weihnachtsmann" (2007): In seiner Kommandozentrale weist Santa (Giamatti) seinen auf Erden lebenden Bruder Fred Claus (Vaughn) ins Geschenke-Business ein .

Rachelle Lefevre. The Australian super star rose to fame as a singer and actress. Maybe there is a reason for everything. Friends trio Rachel, Joey and Phoebe (now inseparable from actors Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow) were originally offered to Vince Vaughn, Jane Krakowski and Ellen DeGeneres respectively. Producers on M*A*S*H were looking for authenticity when casting the starring role of Hawkeye of the war/dark comedy TV show. Later on, he went to star alongside Charlie Sheen in the popular series Two And A Half Men. “It was like having two Sherlocks in the room,” said Smith. Saul Rubinek. Another Anderson, Gillian, got it instead. Some said Marvel Comics made the call.

Alongside sibling Henry, he formed half of the "Fabulous Baker Brothers”, who were all the rage back then. Sein Vater Israel Rubinek[1] war dort Mitglied des Ensembles Yiddish Repertory Theatre. But actress Olivia Wilde was originally considered for the part. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. David Morrissey’s career has blown up ever since he started playing the role of The Governor on the hit series The Walking Dead. Februar 2004 im St. Regis Hotel in Los Angeles statt. Saul Rubinek. Tall, dark, handsome and bearded, he’s a sort of younger, hipper Hollywood. So why not try acting, especially after being offered a leading role on the show Scream Queens? However, the role that made him famous was almost taken by another famous comedian, Richard Lewis. Snarky but lovable waitress Carla Tortelli on Cheers was expertly played by Rhea Pearlman, who seemed born for the role. However, network executives found Pamela to be too unbelievable in the role of supernatural investigator, so Gillian Anderson was given the starring role. Phil Cornwell on John Sessions and the making of Stella Street, Unpredictable, dangerous, adorable: John Sessions was the Richard Burton of comedy, John Sessions, actor and comedian, dies aged 67, All the Great British Bake Off series ranked, from worst to best, Last night’s TV: what Telegraph reviewers made of Don't Rock the Boat and more, What’s on TV tonight: Trump vs Biden, Bake Off, Life, and more. Nowadays, he probably regrets the decision, as his career has been stagnant for many years and he hasn’t had much industry success. Comedian Sandra Bernhard was well known in the 1980s more for her friendship with Madonna than her comedy career.

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