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First, before starring as the iconic Cristina Yang in Grey’s AnatomySandra Oh revealed that she first auditioned for Miranda Bailey.
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And, before Jessica Capshaw landed the role of Arizona Robbins in Grey’s Anatomyauditioned for Nurse Rose.
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Liza Weil first came out for the role of Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls before she was cast as Paris Gellar, a role that was created especially for her.
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Before landing her award-winning role as Kendall Roy in SuccessionJeremy Strong was initially cast in the role of Roman Roy.
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Stephanie Beatriz originally auditioned for the role of Amy Santiago in Brooklyn nine-nine before Rosa DÃaz was created for her.
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Annie Murphy was initially asked to read for the role of Stevie Budd in Schitt’s Creek before landing her Emmy Award-winning role as Alexis Rose.
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Before landing the role of Anthony Bridgerton in BridgertonJonathan Bailey almost played Simon Bassett in Season 1.
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Golda Rosheuvel, who now played Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storyfirst auditioned for Lady Danbury.
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Hannah Dodd was originally in the running to play Daphne Bridgerton in Bridgerton before eventually taking on the role of Francesca Bridgerton in season 3.
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Before landing the role of Andre Anderson in Generation Vthe spin-off of BoysChance Perdomo revealed that he actually auditioned for Hughie Campbell in the original series.
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Joe Keery first went to read for the role of Jonathan Byers in Strange things before landing the role of Steve Harrington.
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Before landing the role of Nathan Scott in A hill of treesJames Lafferty revealed that he first read for Lucas Scott.
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Shay Mitchell originally auditioned for the role of Spencer Hastings in pretty Little Liars before landing the role of Emily Fields.
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Samantha Hanratty first auditioned for the role of young Natalie Scatorccio in Yellow Jackets before booking young Misty Quigley.
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Paul Wesley initially went to read for Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries before being cast as Stefan Salvatore.
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And finally, Sonequa Martin Green was originally cast in the role of Michonne in The Walking Dead before booking the role of Sasha Williams.