Actor Casting & Audition Moments: Best Behind-the-Scenes Stories

AUDITION / CASTING Deep Dive

LENGTH = 1 hour 15 mins.

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Welcome to MsMojo and today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of film casting — the hits, the misses and the auditions that became iconic. And we’re starting with castings that were so flawless, it feels impossible to imagine anyone else in the part…

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As we’re about to see, not every casting choice is a Hollywood home run. In fact, some are infamous for missing the mark in the biggest way…

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Ok, it’s now time to look at casting choices that seemed bizarre on paper, but ended up being brilliant strokes of genius once the cameras started rolling…

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In the world of Hollywood, even the smallest audition can lead to life-changing opportunities. Don’t believe me? Check out these actors who came in aiming for a minor role — and walked away with a major one instead…

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We’re going to end things today with the most unforgettable auditions that instantly convinced directors, producers, and casting agents that they had found their perfect star…

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Tell me, which casting story is your all-time favorite? Do you have any fun fan cast ideas? Let us know. I’ve been Matt for MsMojo, and I’ll see you next time!