Sawyer
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Basically what (preferably notable) actors were in the running, suggested for, or almost got a lead role in a series before the eventual actor landed the role?...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer:
- Pretty much half the actresses to show up in the first few seasons of BTVS (Charisma Carpenter, Julie Benz, Mercedes McNab, Elizabeth Anne Allen) auditioned for Buffy. Selma Blair and Katie Holmes were considered too. SMG auditioned for Cordelia.
- Ryan Reynolds was offered the role of Xander Harris.
- Nathan Fillion auditioned for Angel.
Shameless:
- Woody Harrelson was set to play Frank Gallagher when the show was in development, but dropped out after the success of Zombieland.
Grey's Anatomy:
- Rob Lowe was considered for Derek Shepherd.
Once Upon a Time:
- Katee Sackhoff auditioned for Emma Swan and it was down to her and Jennifer Morrison for who would play the role.
Breaking Bad:
- The studio and network were reluctant to cast Bryan Cranston, and instead suggested John Cusack and Matthew Broderick for Walter White. When both turned it down, Cranston was cast.
Game of Thrones:
- In the original pilot, Catelyn was played by Jennifer Ehle, and Daenerys was played by Tamzin Merchant.
LOST:
- In early stages, when the character of Jack Shephard was set to be killed at the end of the pilot, Michael Keaton was interested in taking the role. When ABC told the writers not to kill the protagonist so soon, and the role became a series regular, Keaton backed out.
- Yunjin Kim auditioned for Kate, and the producers were so impressed with her that they crafted the characters of Sun and Jin instead.
- Jorge Garcia, Dominic Monaghan and Matthew Fox all auditioned for the role of Sawyer, as not many of the other roles had been crafted at the time.
- Lance Reddick was the initial choice for Mr. Eko in season 2, but was unable to take the role due to his commitment to The Wire. He would later be cast in the fourth season.
- Jennifer Jason Leigh was approached to play Libby in season 2.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer:
- Pretty much half the actresses to show up in the first few seasons of BTVS (Charisma Carpenter, Julie Benz, Mercedes McNab, Elizabeth Anne Allen) auditioned for Buffy. Selma Blair and Katie Holmes were considered too. SMG auditioned for Cordelia.
- Ryan Reynolds was offered the role of Xander Harris.
- Nathan Fillion auditioned for Angel.
Shameless:
- Woody Harrelson was set to play Frank Gallagher when the show was in development, but dropped out after the success of Zombieland.
Grey's Anatomy:
- Rob Lowe was considered for Derek Shepherd.
Once Upon a Time:
- Katee Sackhoff auditioned for Emma Swan and it was down to her and Jennifer Morrison for who would play the role.
Breaking Bad:
- The studio and network were reluctant to cast Bryan Cranston, and instead suggested John Cusack and Matthew Broderick for Walter White. When both turned it down, Cranston was cast.
Game of Thrones:
- In the original pilot, Catelyn was played by Jennifer Ehle, and Daenerys was played by Tamzin Merchant.
LOST:
- In early stages, when the character of Jack Shephard was set to be killed at the end of the pilot, Michael Keaton was interested in taking the role. When ABC told the writers not to kill the protagonist so soon, and the role became a series regular, Keaton backed out.
- Yunjin Kim auditioned for Kate, and the producers were so impressed with her that they crafted the characters of Sun and Jin instead.
- Jorge Garcia, Dominic Monaghan and Matthew Fox all auditioned for the role of Sawyer, as not many of the other roles had been crafted at the time.
- Lance Reddick was the initial choice for Mr. Eko in season 2, but was unable to take the role due to his commitment to The Wire. He would later be cast in the fourth season.
- Jennifer Jason Leigh was approached to play Libby in season 2.
