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9 Actors Up for Edward in ‘Twilight’ Before Robert Pattinson (Someone Called the Role ‘Stupid’) | auditions, Casting, EG, evergreen, Extended, Movies, Robert Pattinson, Slideshow, Twilight | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Robert Pattinson landed a star-making role playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part. Yeah, we can’t believe it either! At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the … Read more

The ‘Glee’ Cast Almost Looked Very Different! 4 Actors Auditioned to Play Finn & a Reality Star Tried Out Even Though They Couldn’t Sing | auditions, Casting, EG, evergreen, Extended, Glee, Slideshow, Television | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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The young and talented cast of Glee featured some of the brightest rising stars on the scene when the musical series debuted in 2009. They perfectly embodied the plucky underdogs who won hearts with their musical abilities and tight bond. However, the lineup of the New Directions could have looked very different. In the years … Read more

4 Actresses Considered for Bella in ‘Twilight’ Before Kristen Stewart: See Who Was ‘Glad’ Not to be Cast | auditions, Casting, EG, evergreen, Extended, Kristen Stewart, Movies, Slideshow, Twilight | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Kristen Stewart already had a multitude of acting credits to her name by the time she was chosen to play Bella Swan in Twilight, but the fame that came with the role took her to an entirely different level of stardom. However, like any other role in Hollywood, there was stiff competition with multiple stars … Read more

10 Actors Auditioned to Play Captain America Before Chris Evans, Including a ‘Twilight’ Star & an Actor Who had to Apologize to the Casting Director | auditions, Captain America, Casting, Chris Evans, EG, evergreen, Extended, Marvel, Movies, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Chris Evans was so well cast as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that it seemed like he was simply playing himself while saving the day. The actor brought Steve Rogers to life on the big screen starting in 2011 with Captain America: The First Avenger. He seemingly bowed out almost a decade later … Read more

The Cast of ‘Mean Girls’ Almost Looked So Different! See Who Auditioned & For What Roles Before Everything Was Finalized | Amanda Seyfried, auditions, Casting, EG, evergreen, Extended, Lacey Chabert, Lindsay Lohan, mean girls, Movies, Rachel McAdams, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Mean Girls remains one of the most iconic teen movies, and that’s partly down to the all-around perfect casting choices that were made behind the scenes. Can you even imagine what it would have been like if the lineup of talent had been different!? Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfied and Lacey Chabert grounded the … Read more

Harry Styles Was Up for Roles in 8 Movies but Didn’t Book Them (Including 2 That Premiered in 2024!) | auditions, Casting, EG, evergreen, Extended, Harry Styles, Movies, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Harry Styles is best known for his addictive pop bops. However, he’s also a budding movie star! The “Watermelon Sugar” crooner made his big screen debut in 2017′s Dunkirk. Since then, he’s pursued a career as a movie star while still ruling the charts with his music. He was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe … Read more

14 Actors Who Passed on Iconic Roles (1 Missed Out on a $250 Million Payday & a Pop Icon Said No to Playing Catwoman!) | Amanda Seyfried, auditions, Avatar, Batman, Brad Pitt, Christina Applegate, Claire Danes, EG, evergreen, Extended, Guardians of the Galaxy, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, James Bond, John Travolta, Josh Hartnett, Legally Blonde, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, Marvel, Matt Damon, Movies, Rachel McAdams, Sandra Bullock, Slideshow, The Devil Wears Prada, The Matrix, Titanic, Viggo Mortensen, Wolverine, X-Men | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Hollywood can become a bit of a guessing game at times. Actors have to field a list of potential roles and decide which one seems the most promising. In doing so, they might end up missing out on a chance to star in a project that becomes a serious blockbuster. We previously rounded up 12 … Read more

Robert Pattinson Competed With 9 Actors to Play Edward in ‘Twilight’ (Including Multiple Castmates & Someone Who Called the Role ‘Stupid’) | auditions, Casting, EG, evergreen, Extended, Movies, Robert Pattinson, Slideshow, Twilight | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Robert Pattinson landed a star-making role playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part. Yeah, we can’t believe it either! At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the … Read more

Liam Hemsworth Replaced Actors in 2 Starring Roles, Including 1 That Helped Put Him on the Map | auditions, Casting, eg. evergreen, Extended, Liam Hemsworth, Movies, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Liam Hemsworth is a talented actor with a legacy of success in Hollywood. His most well-known role is playing Gale in The Hunger Games. However, he’s had other wins and has even more work lined up in the pipeline. Interestingly, over the course of his career, at least two of Liam‘s roles were previously given … Read more

5 Stars Were Considered for Lady Gaga’s Lead Role in ‘A Star Is Born,’ Including 1 the Studio Couldn’t Afford | A Star Is Born, auditions, Bradley Cooper, Casting, EG, evergreen, Extended, Lady Gaga, Movies, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Lady Gaga won her first Oscar playing up-and-coming singer/songwriter Ally Maine alongside Bradley Cooper in 2018′s A Star is Born. Interestingly, she beat out several other famous pop stars to book the role. A Star is Born signified the first time that Mother Monster took the lead in a blockbuster. She landed a nomination for … Read more