Close Calls: Actors Who Almost Landed Iconic Roles in Movies and TV Shows
Nick Jonas recently shared on a podcast that he auditioned for the role of Kristoff in Disney's Frozen but failed to impress during the singing part of the audition. Despite his unsuccessful attempt, he remains a fan of the film. Many other stars have also come close to landing iconic roles, such as Glen Powell auditioning for Friday Night Lights and Chris Pine trying out for The O.C. Benedict Cumberbatch auditioned for True Blood, while Jessica Chastain read for a role in the series as well. Other near-misses include Tiffani Thiessen auditioning for Friends and Katherine Langford almost playing Betty Cooper on Riverdale. The article also mentions other actors who were considered for roles in popular TV shows and movies, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Lowe, and Benedict Cumberbatch.