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Alternate casting choices in famous films

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Characters from films have played an important role in popular imagery for many years now, but so it’s hard to imagine them any differently.

Can you imagine if some of the most famous cinematographic icons were played by a different actor? Let’s see how much you know about alternate casting history!

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  1. Question 1 of 10
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    The most famous archaeologist of all times, Indiana Jones, has been notoriously portrayed by Harrison Ford. However, before Ford was cast the role originally belonged to someone else, but who was it?

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    Correct! Tom Selleck, the man with the moustache, should have been the great Princeton professor Henry Jones. He actually gave up the part to play Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. instead. Not too bad.

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    Sorry! Tom Selleck, the man with the moustache, should have been the great Princeton professor Henry Jones. He actually gave up the part to play Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. instead. Not too bad.

  2. Question 2 of 10
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    “The Matrix” is one of the greatest movie sci-fi franchises of all time. Keanu Reeves plays Neo (an anagram of “one” ) the hacker who takes on a machine dictatorship that keeps mankind under its yoke. Reeves has been unanimously cheered for his performance. Too bad that Wachovski’s original choice was someone else.

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    Correct! Will Smith should have played Neo, but instead he opted for a role in another film: Wild Wild West. Sorry, Will, not a great decision.

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    Sorry! Will Smith should have played Neo, but instead he opted for a role in another film:Wild Wild West. Sorry, Will, not a great decision.

  3. Question 3 of 10
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    Quentin Tarantino has shaped the face of American cinema since the nineties with “Pulp Fiction” arguably being his manifesto. Among his merits, includes bringing John Travolta into the spotlight after a rather rough patch for the actor in the the eighties. It’s hard to believe that someone else should have played the black-suited ruthless killer Vincent Vega, along with Samuel L. Jackson. Guess who?

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    Correct! Michael Madsen ranks among Tarantino’s favourite actors, but despite his memorable perfomance in “Reservoir dogs,” he does not appear in “Pulp Fiction.” Step forward Mr. Travolta.

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    Sorry! Michael Madsen ranks among Tarantino’s favourite actors, but despite his memorable perfomance in “Reservoir dogs,” he does not appear in“Pulp Fiction.” Step forward Mr. Travolta.

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    Tom Hanks won two Oscars in a row, starring as the main character in both “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump.” Who would have thought that he would have to contend for the role of Gump with another actor. Who?

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    Correct! Travolta could have played Gump… but it wouldn’t be the same, would it?

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    Sorry! Travolta could have played Gump… but it wouldn’t be the same, would it?

  5. Question 5 of 10
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    The Vietnam veteran John Rambo is one of the best-known action heroes of all time, and with this role Sylvester Stallone gained movie immortality. Except when it comes to tough guys, Hollywood has quite a lot to offer. Who could have played Rambo in his place? 

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    Correct! It is weird to picture Hoffman, who became famous playing regular guys, hissing death threats into a microphone. In fact, he turned down the role due to issues with the character.

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    Sorry! It is weird to picture Hoffman, who became famous playing regular guys, hissing death threats into a microphone. In fact, he turned down the role due to issues with the character.

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    Rubeus Hagrid is among the most memorable characters in Harry Potter. Can you believe that, Robbie Coltrane, who was born to play the role, wasn’t the original suggestion? 

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    Correct! Williams was suggested after J.K. Rowling insisted that only British actors took part in the picture.

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    Sorry! Williams was suggested after J.K. Rowling insisted that only British actors took part in the picture.

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    Jennifer Aniston owes her successful career to her portrayal of Rachel Green in “Friends.” As with a number of movies, she was not the original choice for this role. Who was? 

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    Correct! It was Courtney Cox! Jennifer Aniston was originally cast as Monica. Can you imagine if it had been this way around?

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    Sorry! It was Courtney Cox! Jennifer Aniston was originally cast as Monica. Can you imagine if it had been this way around?

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    Han Solo is arguably the most famous smuggler in the history of cinema and  the character is indissolubly tied to Harrison Ford. Curiously, he was only supposed to help the actors with their lines. Han Solo was actually supposed to be played by?

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    Correct! It was Christopher Walken!

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    Sorry! It was Christopher Walken!

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    Did “X-Files” give you the creeps when you were younger like it did me? Well, you probably remember Gillian Anderson for her role as Agent Dana Scully; but guess what? Someone else had been considered for the role… who?

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    Correct! It was Pamela Anderson!

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    Sorry! It was Pamela Anderson.

  10. Question 10 of 10
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    One of the most famous sorcerers of the 19th century is undoubtedly Gandalf. The wizard played by Sir Ian Mckellen in the film version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous trilogy, should have been played by another soft-spoken British actor, who?

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    Correct! It was the former James Bond. Gandalf with a Scottish accent? Now that’s something I would like to hear!

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    Sorry! It was the former James Bond. Gandalf with a Scottish accent? Now that’s something I would like to hear!

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