Original casting choices that would have been better/interesting
Inspired by the "thank God they didn't get the part" - how about original casting choices that might actually have been better (or at least interesting)?
I understand that Joan Collins was originally wanted for 'Cleopatra' (1963) when it was first mooted. As the film turned out dire and Elizabeth Taylor seemed ill at ease, I think having it as a B-movie with Collins might have made it a better picture. She get her turn as an Egyptian queen in 'Land of the Pharaohs'.
Genevieve Bujold was originally wanted for 'Mary Queen of Scots' (1971) but didn't want to get typecast playing tragic queens, so the role went to Vanessa Redgrave. Redgrave looked the part more, but the film was pretty flat and dull. Bujold might have played a more fiery Mary (as she had played a fiery Anne Boleyn).
Anne Bancroft was the first choice for Joan Crawford in 'Mommie Dearest' (1981). As everyone knows, Faye Dunaway's hilariously camp, OTT performance in the movie virtually ruined her movie career. Bancroft looked more like Crawford and, I think, would have prevented the movie from descending into campy farce.
I understand that Joan Collins was originally wanted for 'Cleopatra' (1963) when it was first mooted. As the film turned out dire and Elizabeth Taylor seemed ill at ease, I think having it as a B-movie with Collins might have made it a better picture. She get her turn as an Egyptian queen in 'Land of the Pharaohs'.
Genevieve Bujold was originally wanted for 'Mary Queen of Scots' (1971) but didn't want to get typecast playing tragic queens, so the role went to Vanessa Redgrave. Redgrave looked the part more, but the film was pretty flat and dull. Bujold might have played a more fiery Mary (as she had played a fiery Anne Boleyn).
Anne Bancroft was the first choice for Joan Crawford in 'Mommie Dearest' (1981). As everyone knows, Faye Dunaway's hilariously camp, OTT performance in the movie virtually ruined her movie career. Bancroft looked more like Crawford and, I think, would have prevented the movie from descending into campy farce.
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I assume you mean 'interesting' over 'better'?