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Surprising Casting Choices

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Dec 02, 2014 11:39 PM
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Suicide Squad: Cara Delevingne, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Will Smith
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Cara Delevingne, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie & Will Smith

The stars have all landed spots in the upcoming flick, Suicide Squad.


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Renée Zellweger, Bridget Jone's Diary

Fans were surprised the pretty and petitie actress secured the role of Bridget Jones. After stocking up on doughnuts and cheese pizzas, however, Zellweger proved she would do whatever it takes to win fans over.


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Robert Pattinson, Twilight

It's hard to believe now, but fans weren't too excited to learn an unknown British actor was cast to play vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga.


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Josh Hutcherson, The Hunger Games

Not everybody was originally a fan of The Hunger Games producer's choice for Peeta. Some fans argued Hunter Parrish from Weeds deserved the part. .


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Peter Capaldi, Doctor Who

While many Whovians are thrilled with the latest Doctor, some fans called the 55-year-old actor "too old" to play the iconic character.


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Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl

She may not be a household name in the states yet, however, Gone Girl producers think the British actress has the chops to play the big-screen version of Amy Dunne.


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Ben Affleck, Gone Girl

Fans couldn't believe the Oscar winner was selected to play Nick Dunne. What about Mark Ruffalo or Jake Gyllenhaal?


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Tom Cruise, Interview with a Vampire

Despite those undeniable good lucks, the actor pulled off the creepy and ruthless Lestat in the vampire flick based on the popular book by Anne Rice.


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Daniel Craig, Skyfall

No more Pierce Brosnan!? It wasn't the news many loyal fans wanted to hear. After finding out a blond actor was taking on the role, a fansite was created where fans could share their dismay.


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Robert Downey Jr, Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is well regarded as a tall Englishman. So when RDJ, a 5-foot-8-inch American was announced as the iconic London detective, some Sherlock fans were surprised.


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Tom Cruise, Jack Reacher

Fans of Lee Child's books envisioned Jack Reacher as a 6-foot-5-inch, 220 pound man. So when 5-foot-7-inch Cruise got the role, some loyal readers were a bit taken aback.

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