We’re always up for some juicy Hollywood drama!
Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most outrageous, unexpected, and downright shocking cases of actors dropping out of movie productions — no matter the reason!
From creative clashes to sudden firings and personal crises, these departures left directors scrambling, co-stars reeling, and sometimes even changed the course of film history. Our list includes behind-the-scenes shakeups from films like V for Vendetta, The Lovely Bones, Apocalypse Now, and more!
But we want to hear from YOU:
Which casting almosts do you wish had actually happened?
Cillian Murphy donning the cape as Batman?
Brad Pitt going full spy mode as Jason Bourne?
Or the ultimate '90s showdown — Schwarzenegger vs. Stallone in Face/Off?
Drop your dream casting near-misses in the comments below — and let the fan-casting begin!
