8 Classic Characters That Were Almost Played By Someone Else

Marty McFly: Unlike many actors on this list, Michael J. Fox was the initial choice for the role that made him famous. Conflicts with his “Family Ties” shooting schedule nearly kept Fox out of “Back to the Future” and, for a time, he was replaced by Eric Stoltz. Fox returned to the role when Stoltz showed he wasn’t right for the part of a time traveling hero with his uber-serious approach. Producers worked with Fox’s TV schedule and the rest is history.

James Bond: Originating the role of Ian Fleming’s suave and super-lethal British spy allowed Sean Connery to become famous for giving characters of all ethnic backgrounds a Scottish brogue. The world can thank Cary Grant for making that happen. Grant was offered the role before Connery, but he quickly rejected the offer because he did not want to be tied down to a film series.

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