In some cases, when we need to replace an actor in a TV show or movie series, we do a good job of finding actors who are similar to the original cast to ease the transition.
For example, William Hartnell played the first Doctor. Doctor Who From 1963 to 1967. He passed away in 1975, so when the long-running show decided to bring his character back with guest appearances in 2017 and 2022, they worked with David Blood, who previously played William Hartnell in the 2013 biopic. Lee was cast. adventure in space and time.
However, in some cases, recasting isn’t that great and they replace actors with better-looking people. completely different. Here are 14 TV shows and movies that replaced actors with people who literally looked nothing like them.
But when she got a bigger role and became Ron Weasley’s love interest, Harry potter And in Half-Blood Prince, she was recast with Jesse Cave and continued in the role for the rest of the series.
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upon fresh prince of bel air, Janet Hubert played Vivian Banks in seasons 1-3. But when they offered her her new contract, she followed her agent’s advice and turned around withdrew it in hopes that the studio would renegotiate with her. But they never were.
Daphne Maxwell Reid then played Aunt Viv from seasons 4 to 6.
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In the first three halloween town The movie starred Kimberly J. Brown as Marnie Piper.
however, Return to Halloween Town, she was replaced by Sara Paxton. Disney has been talking to Kimberly about potentially returning for a fourth film, although she doesn’t know why. decided To go in a different direction.
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upon fosters, Jesus Adams Foster was played by Jake T. Austin in seasons 1-2. However, he decided He left the show after learning that his role would be reduced going forward. He didn’t want to be held back.
Therefore, Noah Centineo replaced him in seasons 3 through 5. In the show, Jesus’ new appearance was the result of surgery he had to undergo after a car accident.
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in Oc In season 1, Caitlin Cooper was played by Shailene Woodley. However, she recast Because she seemed too young for the vision the showrunners had for this character in future seasons.
Willa Holland took over the role in seasons 3 and 4. She is about a year older than Shailene.
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upon game of thronesEd Skrein played Daario Naharis in season 3. left The show is because of “politics”.
As such, Michel Huisman took over the role in season 4.
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in iron man, Terrence Howard played James Rhodes/War Machine. However, he reportedly He refused to serve again after a dispute over pay.
Don Cheadle took over the role. iron man 2 and all subsequent Marvel Cinematic Universe projects.
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in avengers/endgameEmma Fuhrman made a brief appearance as an aging version of Cassie Lang.
However, she was replaced by Kathryn Newton. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Emma didn’t know about the recast until it was announced at Disney’s Investor Day in 2020.
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upon last man standingIn season 1, Alexandra Krosney played the eldest daughter Christine Baxter.
In season 2, this character I’m old As she was three years old, she was replaced by Amanda Fuller, who was four years older than Alexandra.
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Similarly, Molly Ephraim played Christine’s sister Mandy from seasons 1 to 6.she left Found a new opportunity as the show was canceled by ABC.
However, the show was picked up by Fox, so Molly McCook took over the role from seasons seven through nine.
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In a single episode of That show from the 70’s In season 1, Eve Plumb played Pam Burkhart, Jackie’s mother.
When this character returned in season 6, she was played by Brooke Shields.
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when true blood James Kent was introduced in season 6, played by Luke Grimes.he reportedly James left the show because he was going to be Lafayette Reynolds’ love interest and didn’t want to play a gay character.
Nathan Parsons took over the role in season seven.
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upon riverdale, Reggie Mantle was played by Ross Butler in seasons 1-2. However, he left Because his schedule didn’t suit him, 13 reasonshe felt better suited as an actor.
From season 3 to season 7, Reggie was played by Charles Melton.
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And finally, boy meets world, Lily Nicksay played Morgan Matthews in the first two seasons.Series creator Michael Jacobs reportedly They decided to recast her because she doesn’t seem to enjoy acting anymore.
For the remaining five seasons, she was replaced by Lindsay Ridgway, who was three years older. In her first appearance in episode 14, Cory mentioned the character’s disappearance, and she said, “Morgan, it’s been a while!”
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In the final episode of the series, girl meets worldboth actors reprized the role of Morgan.
Which TV shows or movies do you think have really influenced you? good A job instead of an actor? Share your answer in the comments!
