Actors That Weren't The First Choice For These Famous Roles

Plenty of brilliant film performances are the result of months of research and preparation, but there are other times when an actor is given a part with almost no time to prepare. Sometimes, the first actor chosen for a role just doesn't work out, and a replacement has to be quickly brought in. Of course, you would never know it by watching any of these performances, as actors like Gene Wilder, Jodie Foster, and Ed Harris completely made the roles their own and left the filmmakers wondering why they ever wanted anyone else. Here are some actors who weren't the first choice for famous roles.