• 2018
  • TV-PG
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Casting Calls

Summary This series looks at the most famous roles of all-time and reveals the stories behind how they were cast, which other actors were considered, and how your favourite stars landed the part. View more details

  • 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 3m

Casting Calls

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Genres : Documentary Short Talk-Show

Release date : Jun 22, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Bold Soul Studios IMDb Originals

Summary This series looks at the most famous roles of all-time and reveals the stories behind how they were cast, which other actors were considered, and how your favourite stars landed the part. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary Short Talk-Show

Release date : Jun 22, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Bold Soul Studios IMDb Originals

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Colin Farrell in Colin Farrell (2020) Steve Carell in Steve Carell (2020) Jennifer Connelly in Jennifer Connelly (2020) Jennifer Connelly in Jennifer Connelly (2020) Mark Ruffalo in Mark Ruffalo (2020) Hugh Jackman in Hugh Jackman (2020) Chris Evans in Chris Evans (2020) Cate Blanchett in Cate Blanchett (2020) Emily Blunt in Emily Blunt (2020) Kerry Washington in Kerry Washington (2020) Vin Diesel in Vin Diesel (2020) Chris Pratt in Chris Pratt (2020) Halle Berry in Halle Berry (2020)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jun 22, 2018
'Jurassic Park'
Jeff Goldblum had to fight off more than just dinosaurs to land the iconic role of Ian Malcolm in 'Jurassic Park.' Some of the biggest actors of the '80s and '90s were considered, and Steven Spielberg had his own radical idea as well. So, just how did Goldblum land the part?
Episode 2 • Jul 03, 2018
'Captain America'
Captain America is one of the biggest roles of the decade - in the biggest franchise on the planet. So it's not surprise the hottest up-and-comers answered the casting call. But who else was considered almost worthy enough to play the First Avenger?
Episode 3 • Jul 10, 2018
'Ant-Man'
Ant-Man may be small in stature, but he was a huge role to fill. Here are four actors who came within an inch of getting the part.
Episode 4 • Jul 17, 2018
'Die Hard'
It's been 30 years since John McClane hit the big screen in 'Die Hard.' He's one of the most iconic action heroes ever - which makes it all the more insane how many massive stars passed on playing him.
Episode 5 • Jul 24, 2018
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has played some of the most iconic movie roles of all-time, but you won't believe how many more classic parts he turned down.
Episode 6 • Jul 31, 2018
'Sleepless in Seattle'
'Sleepless in Seattle' is one of the most classic love story pairings in Hollywood history. But who else was considered for the lead roles before Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks?
Episode 7 • Aug 07, 2018
'Blade'
It's hard to imagine anyone but Wesley Snipes as the half-vampire, katana-wielding hero in 'Blade.' But let's look at three actors who were about to be the vampire slayer.
Episode 8 • Aug 14, 2018
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg has starred in some of the biggest movies of the last 20 years - but what leading roles did he turn down?
Episode 9 • Aug 21, 2018
'The Dark Knight'
It's tough to picture anyone other than Christian Bale as Batman in Christopher Nolan's trilogy, but plenty of other actors were considered - so who were they?
Episode 10 • Aug 28, 2018
"Jack Ryan"
As John Krasinski becomes the fifth actor to step into the role of Jack Ryan, let's look at how the legendary character was nearly cast in the past.
Episode 11 • Sep 04, 2018
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, thanks to smash hits like "Pretty Woman" and "Notting Hill." But she's also missed out on some major roles, including two that earned other actresses Oscars. What were they?
Episode 12 • Sep 11, 2018
"Saturday Night Live"
"Saturday Night Live" creates stars faster than you can say, "Live from New York!" But here are 30 big names the sketch show passed on.
Episode 13 • Sep 18, 2018
"Game of Thrones"
When you play the "Game of Thrones," you win or you die. For actors, you are cast or you miss out on the biggest show on TV. Here are some actors who didn't land the role.
Episode 14 • Sep 25, 2018
"Breaking Bad"
The cast of "Breaking Bad" had brilliant chemistry, but there could have been some different elements starring in one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Who else was up for the lead roles?
Episode 15 • Oct 02, 2018
Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy is one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, so it's no surprise he's been offered a bunch of big roles in the past decade. But which blockbusters did he turn down?
Episode 16 • Oct 09, 2018
'A Star Is Born'
Some of the biggest names in movies and music were attached to 'A Star Is Born' before Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga starred. From A-listers to Queen Bey, who passed on the film?
Episode 17 • Oct 16, 2018
Ryan Gosling
When you're two-time Oscar nominee and global fan favorite Ryan Gosling, sometimes it seems you can do whatever you want, like turning down some of Hollywood's hottest roles, from comic book hero to leading man in the sexiest trilogy of all time.
Episode 18 • Oct 23, 2018
'Halloween'
The latest installment of the 'Halloween' franchise marks the return of Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode - a killer role that almost went to another actress. Who else almost starred in the horror classic?
Episode 19 • Oct 29, 2018
'Scream'
'Scream' reignited the horror genre in 1996 - and you won't believe how many future Hollywood stars were considered for the cast.
Episode 20 • Nov 06, 2018
'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Franchise
Lisbeth Salander is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', but the english-language version of the franchise has now re-cast her role twice. Which leading ladies almost landed the role?
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