Actors Cut Out Of Movies
They might be big Hollywood names, but this starry bunch have all experienced the cold harsh reality of the cutting room floor. Too famous, not the right fit, replaced with someone else - click on to discover who was supposed to star in which film and why their potentially Oscar-winning performance never saw the light of day.
Getty ImagesFilm: Burnt
Jamie Dornan found himself edited out of Bradley Cooper's new movie, Burnt. The Northern Irish actor had appeared as a rival to Bradley's character, chef Adam, but his appearance was abruptly cut. "Jamie's role was a small cameo that was part of a back story and following the editing process is no longer part of the film," a spokesperson for the movie said.
Getty ImagesFilm: Black Mass
Sienna Miller was cut out of the upcoming film, starring Johnny Depp, as her scenes were apparently not "dramatic" enough. The Director Scott Cooper did however say she had been "fantastic" in her role as Catherine Grieg.
Getty ImagesRobert Pattinson
Film: Vanity Fair
Even heart-throb R-Patz has experienced the harsh reality of the cutting room floor. #shock
The Twilight star filmed scenes for the 1994 period drama, playing the part of Reese Witherspoon's son, but, alas, his scenes were later deleted. Thankfully, the pretty pair went on to act together in Water For Elephants. Good things come to those who wait.
Rex FeaturesLiv Tyler
Film: Everyone Says I Love You
The lovely Liv Tyler was slated to star in Woody Allen's 1996 musical but her performance was axed, along with Tracey Ullman's, due to the film's long running time. Harsh.
Rex FeaturesJames Gandolfini
Film: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
The late, great Sopranos star James was originally cast as Sandra Bullock's potential love interest in the 2011 Stephen Daldry-directed movie, but he was cut from the final edit after test audiences failed to warm to the scenes. Sad face.
Rex FeaturesUma Thurman
Film: Savages
Uma Thurman was due to play Blake Lively's mother in the 2012 Oliver Stone movie, but sadly didn't make the final cut due to the lengthy running time of the movie.
Mr Stone said later: "She was a good character - Uma Thurman played her beautifully - and the scenes were good, but you don't have time, you know? We have one goal in the movie, and you go out that gate and it's like a horse race."
Getty ImagesEric Stoltz
Film: Back To The Future
We couldn't imagine anyone but Michael J. Fox playing the lead role of Marty McFly in the 1986 hit movie, but actor Eric Stoltz was initially signed up for the part. Just five weeks in, however, he was replaced by you know who (the director's first choice) after Michael agreed to divide his time between the movie and TV sitcom, Family Ties. And the rest is history.
PA PhotosTobey Maguire
Film: Life Of Pi
Tobey filmed scenes for the 2012 Ang Lee directed movie but was dropped from his small role because... he was just too famous.
Ang Lee said later: "I misjudged the situation. I underestimated the power of stars. I love Tobey. But it's a small part. So when it's a movie star sitting there, it captures attention. It didn't really work out."
He was replaced with a lesser-known actor.
PA PhotosKevin Costner
Film: The Big Chill
Kevin was supposed to get his 'big break' in this 1983 movie alongside stars including Jeff Goldblum and Glenn Close but, like many before him, he was relegated to the cutting room floor. He can however be seen in the opening scenes as a corpse. Nice.
PA PhotosMichael Sheen
Film: To the Wonder
He might be chums with the likes of Owen Wilson and have more than a clutch of big award nominations to his name, but Michael Sheen failed to make the final cut on the 2012 Terrence Malick-directed art house movie. And he wasn't the only big name who missed out on screen time...
Rex FeaturesJessica Chastain
Film: To the Wonder
He was joined by Jessica Chastain and...
Rex FeaturesAmanda Peet
Film: To the Wonder
... Amanda Peet... and
PA PhotosRachel Weisz
Film: To the Wonder
Rachel Weisz.
Rachel said at the time: "I had the experience of working with [Malick], but I will not have the pleasure of seeing my work."
At least she was in good company.
PA PhotosAshley Judd
Film: Natural Born Killers
Ashley Judd was slated to play the character of Grace Mulberry in the 1994 Oliver Stone-directed crime thriller, but her scene was deleted because the director felt it reversed the flow of the movie.
You win some, you lose some.
PA PhotosShailene Woodley
Film: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Shailene was cast in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, as Mary Jane Watson, a redhead love interest of Peter Parker's. Despite filming a number of scenes for it, her part was removed from the film. The good news? The character is slated to appear in The Amazing Spider-Man 3 instead. Yay!
PA PhotosMickey Rourke
Film: The Thin Red Line
Mickey was among a pool of actors cut from the 1998 war epic directed by Terrence Malick. Mr Mallick also removed Billy Bob Thornton, Gary Oldman, Viggo Mortensen and Martin Sheen from the final film. Ouch.
PA Photos/www.paphotos.comHarrison Ford
Film: E.T.
During post-production of the 1982 kids sci-fi flick, director Steven Spielberg decided to cut the scene featuring Harrison Ford as lead character Elliot's headmaster. The reason? He didn’t want to show any adult faces (except Elliott’s mum) until the end of the movie.
