Top 10 Times Actors Were Replaced During Filming

Nobody's job is safe on a movie set. For this list, we’ll be looking at notable times where cast members were swapped out while a film was in production. Our countdown includes “V for Vendetta”, “All the Money in the World”, “Back to the Future”, and more! Which one of these replacements surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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[nicholaidraai]

Hugo Weaving was stunning as V. I don't know who else could play him in that role. One of my most favorite movies ever!

[darthstarkiller]

Ben Whishaw is the perfect voice for Paddington. A wonderful mix of calmness and innocence. So glad he went on to voice Paddington in the animated Nick Jr. series.

[fink]

Mike Meyers replacing Chris Farley as Shrek is a must-have on the list. Shrek is an iconic figure in animation, and his accent is a major part of the character’s portrayal.

[Luisito]

What about Shrek? Chris Farley was going to voice him.

[johnahabig]

Shrek needs to be on the list. Farley had some great voice work

[williamturner]

One thing you forgot to mention from All the money in the world is that Plummer was Ridley Scott's first choice for Getty but the studio wanted Spacey since he was riding high on his House of Cards fame. When Spacey's troubles arose it caused trouble for the films prospects which gave Scott the opportunity to go with the actor he wanted.

[jdxawe]

I was surprised to hear Colin Firth was in the Paddington costume the whole movie.

[wendyodell]

And Scarlett Johansson was the perfect person for the role in Her. There's something about her voice. It's so soothing.

[lewisburt]

Do " top 10 times actors decided to break the fourth wall"

[lishpayumo]

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus had to replace the main because Heath Ledger died in between filming. I love how he was replaced by three close friends and how the writers incorporated the face changes into the story

[DJGamingSmash]

I'm still sad I didn't get to see Harvey Keitel's take Apocalypse Now, as phenomenal as Martin Sheen was.

[LibraMike]

Just found out Nicole Kidman still played a role in Panic Room. She was the voice when Meg called her ex husband’ and the girlfriend picked up

[sid_demigod]

What about when Heath Ledger was replaced by Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude law in the movie The Imaginerium of Doctor Parnassus because apparently Heath passed away?

[ChristoAbrie]

What about Mike Meyers replacing Chris Farley as Shrek? some of these entries were voice-roles, so it should count. Chris recorded 80% of his lines before his death and Mike wanted to do his own thing with the character.

[WatchMojo]

Which one of these replacements surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

[laytonc]

I am surprised about no mention of Viggo Mortensen replacing Stuart Towensend in Lord of the Rings. Towensend filmed for weeks before Jackson realized he was too young for the role.

[joaquincalderon]

I really appreciate that Ben Whishaw got the role of Paddington

[Mpl]

I didn’t know Buddy Ebsen replaced Jack Haley as the Tin Man in the Wizard Of Oz when Jack Haley said his last line in the movie I didn’t even notice I was just to busy watching the movie

[blazeZX]

I want to see those stoltz scenes. I wondered what a serious Marty would be like.

[blackguyofthesouth]

Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart both born in Los Angeles while Nicole Kidman is a Hawaii born Australian. Nicole is great, but that the replacement was definitely better fitting.