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Top 10 Iconic Roles That Almost Went to Other Actors
It’s hard to believe that legends of the silver screen could have been played by anyone else. Sometimes, however, it seems that casting drama in movies makes history in more ways than one. In other words, who doesn’t have their favourite character who could have been portrayed differently by a different actor.
From Spider-Man to The Joker, these options that were never taken would have had a completely different flow in the film or show.
So without further ado, let us explore the top 10 iconic roles that another actor was considered for and see just how close we were to some other kinds of movies. You will be shocked to learn who was once cast in your favourite role!
1. Michael Corleone, “The Godfather”
Al Pacino was an underrated theatre actor with a single movie to his name. Well, that was until he starred as Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’. Nothing defines one’s career quite like this role for Al Pacino. Hollywood history books could have been quite different owing to the political correctness of 2004 though. Instead, one of Hollywood’s heavyweights went and starred in his films that would become eyesores for ‘Washington’ including ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ and ‘Chinatown’.
2. Rose, “Titanic”
James Cameron’s emotional and Oscar-awarded film scorched the earth for its main actors, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet but only just. The part of a British aristocrat Rose was so close to becoming part of Goop Queen Gwyneth Paltrow.
The British actress commented on rumors spread by a radio discotheque Howard Stern claiming that she was offered but refused this role: “I think I was really in contention for it. I was down to one of the last two so yes there is some of my style in the part, though I regret certain things throughout the decades. This is a lesson for us all. What is the point of clinging onto roles?”
3. James Bond, “Casino Royale”
In a conducted interview with The Guardian, Bond producer Barbara Broccoli confirms that her team ‘haven’t even begun’ searching for a new 007. So it is going to be some time before we find out who is appropriate to replace Daniel Craig, although it is unlikely to be Henry Cavill… or is it?
In a previous podcast, Cavil mentioned that the last time the Broccolis considered him for the role, he and Craig were the other choice but he was the younger option and ‘was probably not ready for this role at the moment.’ So does this mean that now that he’s older, it would be ‘his’ role? Or the antonym? Only time will tell.
4. Vivian Ward, “Pretty Woman”
Among the films responsible for jumpstarting Julia Roberts’ career is “Pretty Woman.” To this day, more than three decades into the future, this film is classified as one—if complicated. However, this actress was almost succeeded by a different red-headed actor, Molly Ringwald, who declined the part because she disliked the narrative, saying in an interview with the Guardian ‘Even then, I felt like there was something icky about it.’
5. Black Widow, “The Avengers”
Scarlett Johansson has featured as Black Widow in four of The Avengers and her own stand-alone movie, the Black Widow. She was not the first choice for this role, however, but a second choice. Their first choice was Emily Blunt, but she could not take the role because she was busy with the production of 2010’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, a decision she says she regrets.
6. Neo, “The Matrix”
Before Keanu Reeves took on what would be his most iconic role, it was Will Smith who was offered, the role of Neo. At that time, Smith had recently appeared in “Men in Black” and “Independence Day” and didn’t want to be associated only as ‘the alien movie guy’. Later, that worry combined with a chaotic pitch meeting with the Wachowskis made Smith turn down “The Matrix”, a decision he would later regret the most throughout his career.
7. Patrick Bateman, “American Psycho”
Throughout the making of “American Psycho,” there were a lot of struggles with the feelings of Patrick Bateman’s relevancy within the movie, which led to the dismissal, and re-employment, of Mary Harron as the writer and director. When American Psycho went into production, it cast Christian Bale, a relatively unknown actor at the time, as its lead while the production’s initial decision was to cast Leonardo DiCaprio in the role. As a result, the studio replaced Harron and in turn, O. Stone was appointed as director who “in turn had DiCaprio’s aspiration” but the actor pulled it out. As it turned out, Harron was able to have Bale, her first choice, star in the film, which changed his career significantly.
8. Elle Woods, “Legally Blonde”
Reese Witherspoon’s Elle Woods in the movie “Legally Blonde” is arguably the most well-known character attributed to the actress. However, before Witherspoon made her casting decision, Christina Applegate rejected the role of the mouse on account of having already portrayed a similar character in the sitcom “Married with Children” and wishing to avoid repetitive typecasting.
9. Andy Sachs, “The Devil Wears Prada”
Before “The Devil Wears Prada” came to be, Anne Hathaway was mostly dependent on her teen dramas for survival. But the studio looked at Rachel McAdams for the role before Hathaway got the role of Andy. McAdams refused several times claiming she wished to pursue low profile projects.
10. Dumbledore, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two installments of ‘Harry Potter’, however, he passed away before the commencement of the third installment. Ian McKellen, who had acted in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ series as Gandalf the wizard, was approached to replace him but McKellen said no to the offer as, in his opinion, the late Richard Harris wouldn’t have liked him as an actor. The latter was instead played by Michael Gambon in the other series.
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Bianca Censori’s Bare-All Grammys Look – Dress Code Violation or Bold Fashion Statement?
The 67th Grammy Awards which aired on Sunday, 2nd February 2025 were unforgettable because of many moments. But, one moment stood above all. That’s Bianca Censori’s dress for the red carpet of the Grammys.
Music sensation and rapper Kanye West along with his wife Bianca Censori who is a designer arrived on the red carpet at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. They immediately went viral because of their dress choice.
Kanye West was wearing an all-black suit along with his signature sunglasses. And, Bianca Censori was seen wearing a completely see-through dress on Grammys 2025 red carpet.
According to the Standard and Practice Wardrobe Advisory issued by CBS in 2013, Bianca Censori’s apparel may have breached multiple regulations set by the network’s Program Practices.
The advisory says that all on-camera people, including guests and audience members, have to follow strict wardrobe guidelines. Specifically, buttocks and female breasts must be adequately covered. It prohibits garments that expose the under-curves of the breasts, buttock cleavage, or excessive skin in the genital area.
Who is Bianca Censori?
Bianca Censori is an Australian architect, model, and the alleged inspiration for Kanye West’s 2022 track “Censori Overload.” She is 30 years old and has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in architecture from the University of Melbourne. Bianca Censori is currently Head of Architecture at Yeezy, Kanye West’s clothing and apparel company.
On her 29th birthday, Kanye West posted several pictures of Censori on Instagram with a caption, “Happy birthday to the most beautiful super bad iconic muse inspirational talented artist masters degree in architecture 140 IQ loving by my side every day. When half the world turned their backs on me and the most amazing stepmom to our children. I love you so much thank you for sharing your life with me.”
What Will Happen to Bianca Censori After Grammys Controversy?
Despite the controversy, Bianca Censori will not face any legal action for her Grammys attire. The Los Angeles Police Department said on the same that no formal complaints were filed against Censori at the Crypto.com Arena on the night of the awards.
LA-based lawyer Andrea Oguntula said in an interview with Page Six, “While Ms. Censori’s outfit undoubtedly pushed the envelope, a charge of indecent exposure in California requires willful public exposure of one’s genitals with the specific intent to offend or sexually arouse. It’s theoretically possible but unlikely she’ll face any criminal prosecution for this incident.”
OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue recently announced that she has broken the world record by sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours. She is now being roasted on social media after her record-breaking marathon.
OnlyFans removed her video as it reportedly violates the platform’s rules. A spokesperson of OnlyFans said on the same that “OnlyFans is a platform designed for creators who have completed our comprehensive onboarding process and choose to monetize their content. To keep our community safe, OnlyFans also verifies the age, identity, and consent of all parties appearing in explicit content on OnlyFans. We do not allow a large number of non-OnlyFans creators to appear on an account, even when release forms have been provided.”
Who is Bonnie Blue?
OnlyFans adult star Bonnie Blue aka Tia Billinger recently set a world record for sleeping with 1,057 men in just 12 hours, beating previous record holder Lily Phillips, who held the record for 101 men in 14 hours.
Bonnie Blue is an OnlyFans creator born in the year 1999 in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. Before entering the industry, she worked in recruitment and even got married. She started working in OnlyFans to get some money and announced some challenges to become popular.
Bonnie Blue recently made headlines after announcing that she has slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours. She surpassed the previous record of another OnlyFans model Lily Phillips who slept with 101 men in 14 hours.
What Did Bonnie Blue Said After the Challenge?
Bonnie Blue shared her experience after completing the challenge. She told the problems that she faced after sleeping with 1,057 men. She showed her legs which were covered with bruises and bite marks in a YouTube video.
She said “I was expecting to feel more sore, you know if you do a really hard workout, the next day you feel a bit sore? I was expecting to wake up today needing to take painkillers but I haven’t whatsoever. And I am the first to take painkillers. The thing that feels the most sore is my legs.”
Bonnie Blue added “I think they are fingerprints, to be honest. I have got bite marks. My legs feel the most sore, but apart from that, I am ready for round two.”
Why Did OnlyFans Remove Bonnie Blue’s Video?
A spokesperson of the subscription-based platform said that OnlyFans requires strict age, identity, and consent verification for all participants in explicit content. He further explained that hosting multiple unverified people, even with consent forms, goes against OnlyFans’ policies. As a result, the video has been taken down.
What Was Social Media’s Reaction to Bonnie Blue’s World Record?
After Bonnie Blue’s alleged world record went viral, users gave a mixed reaction. Many users commented on her social media account like Instagram saying things like:
“Way to go dude! Your father must be very proud 🙂 🙂 :)”
“Congratulations what a great achievement so proud of you! 👏”
“You don’t like yourself very much, do you?
After OnlyFans took Bonnie’s video down, some people called the effort “all for nothing.”
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100 Men in 14 Hours?! OnlyFans Star Lily Phillips’ Wild ‘Backdoor Challenge’ Goes Viral
An adult content creator and OnlyFans model Lily Phillips has been in the headlines after she announced that she completed a challenge of sleeping with 101 men in 14 hours. This was followed by her announcement of planning to sleep with 1,000 men in 24 hours.
Recently, Lily Phillips announced a more concerning challenge which she is calling the “backdoor challenge”. This refers to having an*I s*x with as many guys as possible on 20 January 2025.
Who is Lily Phillips?
Lily Phillips is an adult star from Derbyshire. She is the girl who went viral on TikTok after sleeping with 101 men in one day. She was featured in the YouTuber Josh Pieters’s documentary about the experience, I Slept With 100 Men in One Day. Lily Phillips described the experience as “intense” in the documentary and was unsure if she would ever do it again.
What is Lily Phillips’ Backdoor Challenge?
Lily Phillips announced this challenge after Bonnie Blue’s world record where she slept with 1,057 men in just 12 hours. Lily announced she would be having an*I s*x with as many guys as possible.
This has raised concerns about her health and even Lily has admitted that something could happen. Lily said she was on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) which is a medication to reduce the risk of HIV.
She said “Stuff can go wrong, it’s a con of being in our industry. I make sure everyone is tested but if someone tests the week before and then has sex in between it’s something I can’t really stop.”
When asked about her backdoor challenge, Lily Phillips said, “I’ll probably stop eating, I also wear a butt plug for quite a while the day before, and then the morning of I’m douching quite a few times, making sure everything’s cleaned out. Then I usually go in with toys and really stretch it out quite a bit.”
Lily Phillips also gave an interview to The News Movement and said “I am taking PrEP to prepare for my upcoming a**l challenge, but the risk of STIs is just the nature of my job. PrEP is a drug that reduces the risk of getting HIV. It can be taken by anyone but is commonly taken by men who have sex with other men due to the increased risk of contracting HIV through a**l s*x. My upcoming challenge will include filming myself having a**l s*x with around 60 people. This is a follow-up to my “100 men in a day challenge” and Bonnie Blue’s 1000 men in 12 hours ‘world record’.”
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