12.Originally, Eddie Murphy was considered for the role of the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, but it went to Jim Carrey instead.
13.Christina Applegate actually turned down the role of Elle Woods because she was afraid of being typecast.
14.Lucy Hale auditioned for the role of Gabriella Montez in High School Musical.
15.Matthew McConaughey auditioned for Jack in Titanic and was convinced he'd get the role, but it went to Leonardo DiCaprio instead.
16.Tiffany Haddish turned down the chance to be in Get Out because she refuses to act in horror movies.
17.Emma Watson was supposed to be in La La Land, but she had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts with Beauty and the Beast.
18.And Emma Stone was supposed to be Meg in Little Women but backed out of the movie because of scheduling conflicts with The Favourite.
19.Liam Hemsworth was one of the final five actors in the running for Thor, but the role eventually went to his his brother Chris instead.
20.Will Smith was offered the role of Neo in The Matrix, but he turned it down so he could star in Wild Wild West.
21.Anne Hathaway was originally cast in Silver Linings Playbook but left the movie because of creative differences — Jennifer Lawrence eventually replaced her.
22.John Boyega was in the running to play Eggsy in Kingsman: The Secret Service. The director said it was a "tough call" choosing between him and Taron Egerton, who ultimately got the part.
23.Renée Zellweger was in talks to play Jenna in 13 Going on 30, but the role ended up going to Jennifer Garner.
24.Julia Roberts was originally offered Meg Ryan's role in Sleepless in Seattle, but she turned it down.
25.Finally, Ryan Gosling was originally offered the role of the Joker but passed because he didn't want to sign on for multiple movies. Jared Leto played the part instead.
