The Actors That Wish They Hadn’t Turned Down These Legendary Roles

Published on 03/16/2021
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Alexander Ludwig Attempted To Murder The Hunger Games Character That He Wanted To Play

Although Cato was the tragic and sadistic character that Alexander Ludwig ended up taking in The Hunger Games, it was not his first choice, as Peeta Mellark was his preferred role. Ludwig ended up as the District 2 baddy that was born to kill. Despite his initial disappointment, Ludwig would end up appreciating the alternate part that he was given, as it allowed him to bring out a side to his acting skills that he did not know existed.

Alexander Ludwig Attempted To Murder The Hunger Games Character That He Wanted To Play

Alexander Ludwig Attempted To Murder The Hunger Games Character That He Wanted To Play

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When Eddie Redmayne Nearly Missed Out On Heading The Fantastic Beasts Cast

The extended Harry Potter universe’s most notable addition was the Fantastic Beasts franchise, where Eddie Redmayne played the lovably awkward Newt Scamander. This would not be the first time that Redmayne tried out for a role in the Harry Potter legacy, however, as his initial tryout was in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as Tom Riddle.In a 2016 interview with Empire, Redmayne said, “I properly failed and didn’t get a callback,” also saying that he gunned for a part with the Weasleys. As fate would have it, Redmayne would be called back years later.

When Eddie Redmayne Nearly Missed Out On Heading The Fantastic Beasts Cast

When Eddie Redmayne Nearly Missed Out On Heading The Fantastic Beasts Cast

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