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22 Iconic Movies And Series That Had To Recast Actors And Actresses

We have compiled the most famous recasting decisions in movies and TV shows.

Bored Panda

The internet is debating which movies were perfectly cast, from Lord of the Rings to Knives Out

Movie fans are debating the best casting in cinematic history

Total Film

Back to the Future star makes admission about Michael J Fox

‘Did you hit it off right away?’ actor was asked

The Independent UK

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Netflix Just Quietly Added the Most Important Sci-Fi Trilogy of All Time

The 'Back to the Future' trilogy is back on Netflix. Here's why the films were so important to sci-fi cinema, and how they almost didn't happen at all.

Inverse

Hollywood's Newest Money-Making Scheme Is... Books

Buying and selling movie scripts has been a thing since 'Pulp Fiction,' but now, Hollywood is transforming the trend from a nerdy side-hustle to a major source of revenue and prestige.

Inverse

‘The low point of my career’: 13 times actors were fired from Hollywood roles

THE LIST: The film industry is notoriously fickle – and that means that often directors aren’t afraid to unceremoniously ditch their actors. Katie Rosseinsky looks back at some high-profile Hollywood firings

The Independent UK

"Our lead character is Marty McFly, his favourite band would be Huey Lewis And The News – so how would you like to write a song for the film?": The remarkable story of The Power Of Love and the co-writer who saved it

Huey Lewis and Chris Hayes understood the assignment – but it was bandmate Johnny Colla who helped them deliver it

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Pulp Fiction cast honour Bruce Willis as they reunite to mark film's 30th anniversary in LA

John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman appeared at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles for the screening of the film

Evening Standard

Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh turned down role as Doc Brown

Discover the alternate casting choices for the iconic characters of Back to the Future, including Mark Mothersbaugh as Doc Brown, in this surprising behind...

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32 Major Movie Roles That Were Recast

Sometimes things don't work out with an actor in a film, so a production is forced to recast a role, even in the middle of making the movie. These are those times.

Cinemablend

32 Famous Actors That Got Completely Cut From A Movie

We take a look at the major celebrities who ended up being cut out of notable movies entirely.

Cinemablend

Did You Catch The Cool Back To The Future II Reference Between T’Challa And Shuri In Black Panther?

We've got you covered on the off chance you missed the fact that Black Panther has a Back to the Future Part II nod.

Cinemablend

19 Actors Who Almost Starred In Classic '80s Movies

From Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones to Dustin Hoffman in Blade Runner, here are some of the wildest "almost" stories in Hollywood.

Cinemablend

Movie review: Ezra Miller speeds back to the future in 'The Flash,' fueled by calories and cameos

The long-awaited standalone “Flash” movie has arrived

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The Guardian - UK

The Flash review – Ezra Miller’s doppelganger-superhero is a gurning, smirking mess

Some entertaining moments can’t hide the fact that this latest product of the DC Comics universe doesn’t exactly fly past

The Guardian - UK

Pam Grier: ‘I was part of a female cinematic revolution’

Pam Grier went from being a secretary to the face of Blaxploitation. As a new BFI season celebrates her wild career, the Jackie Brown star says she has one more goal: playing a one-armed zombie

Chicago Sun-Times

40 years ago, ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ defined an era

The best of the racy teen comedies perfectly preserves the fashions and attitudes of the ’80s.

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