Some of the most iconic roles in film and television could have looked very different if they had chosen the original casting.
before Billy Crudup brought singer Stillwater Russell Hammond to life in the 2000 musical drama, dir Cameron Crowe take a look Brad Pittwho was “just beginning” his already legendary career. “He really had something,” Crowe gushed during the premiere episode of “Origin: Almost Famous Turns Twenty” podcast in July 2020
While Pete was able to audition—and had Crowe “rolling on the floor” laughing—it just wasn’t the ideal solution for the moment. Crowe even admitted to “crying” when Fight club star withdrew from the project.
“But I think I knew in the back of my mind that he never fully fell in love with the character,” Crowe said. “He had fallen in love with the idea of ​​the character. But maybe there just wasn’t enough on the page.”
Scroll down to find out which stars almost played some of the most iconic roles in film and TV!
