13 stars who were almost cast in this year's biggest movies

Meghan CookJan 15, 2024, 16:57 IST

The lead role in "Barbie" almost didn't go to Margot Robbie.Alexandre Schneider/Stringer/Getty Images; Warner Bros.

Some big stars almost appeared in this year's biggest movies, like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer."
Sebastian Maniscalco auditioned for Mario before the cartoon role went to Chris Pratt.

This year brought plenty of major new movies, from "The Little Mermaid" to "Fast X." But some of their casts almost looked different.

Here are the biggest stars who almost appeared in popular films this year.

Harry Styles reportedly declined the role of Prince Eric in “The Little Mermaid.”

Harry Styles could've appeared in the live-action Disney movie, but the role went to Jonah Hauer-King. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images; Disney

Musician Lizzo wanted to play Melissa McCarthy's role in "The Little Mermaid."Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Courtesy of Disney

Keanu Reeves could've been cast in Alan Ritchson's role in "Fast X."Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Universal Pictures

Adam Sandler was apparently up for the part of Paul Matthews. Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for GreenSlate; A24

Sebastian Maniscalco almost had Chris Pratt's role. MARIA ALEJANDRA CARDONA/Reuters; Universal Pictures

Robert Pattinson worked with Christopher Nolan on "Tenet."STEPHANIE LECOCQ/Reuters

The lead role in "Barbie" almost didn't go to Margot Robbie.Alexandre Schneider/Stringer/Getty Images; Warner Bros.

There were a number of big-name actors who played Ken in "Barbie."Paul Morigi/Getty Images; MARK BLINCH/Reuters; ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

Jonathan Groff was considered for Michael Cera's role in "Barbie."ANDREW KELLY/Reuters; Warner Bros.

Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan worked with Greta Gerwig on "Lady Bird" and "Little Women."Steve Marcu/Reuterss; Steve Granitz/WireImage