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The Replacement

June 19, 2019 Blind Gossip

EXCLUSIVE!

[Blind Gossip] We have an exciting, behind-the-scenes glimpse at casting the lead of a big upcoming movie!

Do you like those stories about actors who were originally slated as the lead in a famous film… but were replaced by someone else? Sometimes it’s because the actor passed up the role. And sometimes the role was recast.

For example, did you know that Bruce Willis was originally cast as the lead in Ocean’s 11? He had to bow out due to a scheduling conflict. The part then went to George Clooney.

Well, we happen to know that an upcoming film may be facing a major casting change in its lead actor. However, in this case, the actor who thinks he is getting the role isn’t even aware that he might get replaced!

What’s the problem? Well, Original Actor got a little too close to the author of the story. He thought it would help him nab the role, but it’s now become so awkward for everyone involved in the negotiation that there is talk of replacing him!

With whom would they replace him?

A much bigger actor… literally as well as figuratively!

Yes, Replacement knows what’s going on… and is open to taking the role, providing the deal can close soon. He has a lot on his plate, and scheduling is going to be tight.

Since Original and Replacement share representation, it’s all the same to the reps which actor lands the role, as they will all still get their percentages.

However, if Original finds out that there is this backroom chatter going on, he is going to be super mad. And, of course, nobody wants to rock the boat by being the one to tell him!

The deal isn’t done yet, so it could still go either way.

BONUS CLUE: Both Original and Replacement are younger than Bruce Willis and George Clooney!

Similar: The Monster With Two Backs

Original Actor:

Replacement Actor:

Clues:

[Optional] Who do you think will get the role?

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  1. krusticle says

    June 25, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    I’m sure I’m out in left field here, but this made me think of Tom Cruise in the Jack Reacher movies. Original actor Tom Cruise got too close to the author Lee Childs. Replacement will be much bigger: possibly Dwayne Johnson or maybe Chris Hemsworth. All are younger than Bruce Willis and George Clooney. Both Tom Cruise and Chris Hemsworth are repped by Creative Artists Agency; I believe Johnson is repped by his own team now that includes his ex-wife. (FWIW, I thought Cruise was miscast.)

  2. Miss Tink says

    June 20, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    Just to be different – The Ballad of Richard Jewell, an Eastwood movie based on a true story, is based on a magazine article written by Marie Brenner. Jon Hamm casting was just announced – “will be super mad (Mad Men).” Bigger star (as in taller) replacement could be Chris Hemsworth. Bigger (as in better endowed) – maybe Michael Fassbender (Shame). Both are pretty busy. I think all are represented by CAA.

  3. wg1313 says

    June 20, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    “Super” – Henry Caville
    “Rock the boat “ – Dwayne Johnson

  4. valjen says

    June 20, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Original Actor: Henry Cavill , he should have kept it professional with author EL DuBois, business separate Superman

    Replacement Actor: hmmmm

  5. Stubbs says

    June 20, 2019 at 8:12 am

    Dwayne Johnson in for Henry Cavill

  6. nadezhda says

    June 20, 2019 at 6:51 am

    henry cavill.
    the rock.

    clues: super mad, rock the boat

  7. janedobe says

    June 20, 2019 at 5:49 am

    I am guessing Zac Efron now (which is iffy since supposedly he is in a relationship with a fitness gal so you would think BG would mention that) and the replacement actor as The Rock.

    However, others were saying Henry Cavill due to the related blind (which rarely match). But, The Rock is bigger muscle wise….but, height wise? Point is… I would see a movie with Henry/ Zac over the Rock any day. But…it is about the $ honey. Even though….I think OG knows at this point.

  8. pdawg says

    June 20, 2019 at 5:34 am

    Henry Cavill and the Rock

    Clues: Super mad / Superman, rock the boat

  9. JipJip says

    June 20, 2019 at 5:32 am

    Henry Cavill

    Dwayne Johnson
    rock the boat
    Super mad

  10. ItsBouquet says

    June 20, 2019 at 3:46 am

    Actor: Henry Cavill
    Replacement: Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson

    Clues: Super mad- Henry played superman; Rock the boat- The Rock is Johnson’s nickname. An actor much bigger than Cavill figuratively and litetally is Dwayne Johnson. They also share the same management team.

    OPTIONAL: I hope The Rock gets it. I like his movies, and also Henry Cavill conducted himself in an unprofessional way, if the rumors are true. In most jobs, you’ll get fired for mingling with the clients.

  11. Yupshecute1 says

    June 20, 2019 at 3:05 am

    Replacement sounds like Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Original I’m stuck

  12. AmateurGossipHour says

    June 20, 2019 at 2:49 am

    Original Actor: Henry Cavill

    Replacement Actor: Chris Evans? (Complete guess).

  13. TpotSquidge says

    June 20, 2019 at 1:00 am

    Original – Henry Cavill
    Replacement – Dwayne Johnson

    Clues – super and rock

  14. sunshine702 says

    June 19, 2019 at 11:18 pm

    Jake Gylenhaal
    Keanu Reeves

    Spiderman

  15. Catfish says

    June 19, 2019 at 11:05 pm

    Henry Cavill
    Alexander Skargaard

  16. renee_loves says

    June 19, 2019 at 10:34 pm

    Original ~ Leo DiCaprio
    Replacement ~ Bradley Cooper
    Clues ~ Bigger Actor (BC has gained weight & his career is at a peak.)
    ~ Rock the boat (Leo reference with Titanic)

  17. JustAmzie says

    June 19, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    Henry Cavill and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Both have the same manager and under the same talent agency. Not sure what the movie role is.

    Clues: replacement is bigger literally and figuratively (Henry is 6’2 and in great shape, but the rock is…the rock), “super mad” not wanting to “rock the boat”

    Hope this one goes to Henry.

  18. BDBoop says

    June 19, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Keanu Reeves for replacement? Just a guess.

  19. buythestars says

    June 19, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    Original: Henry Cavill
    New: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
    Clues: a lot on his plate (he eats a lot), super mad (Cavill played super man), rock the boat (the rock)
    I hope the rock gets it. I love him!

  20. tamelhunt says

    June 19, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    The Rock and idk

  21. scollaysquare says

    June 19, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Leonardo DiCaprio, being replaced by Bradley Cooper

  22. amagod121 says

    June 19, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    Henry Cadvill – “he is going to be super mad.” (He played Superman.)

    Dwayne “The Rock” Jonson. (“Nobody wants to rock the boat”.)

    Both actors are represented by WME.

    Optional: no clue.

  23. littlepink08 says

    June 19, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    Original Actor: Henry Cavill

    Replacement Actor: Dwayne Johnson

    Clues: “super mad” = Cavill as Superman, “rock the boat” = The Rock, Both are represented by Dany Garcia. Dwayne is both physically bigger and more famous.

  24. Sleepyandconfused says

    June 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    Henry Cavill
    Dwayne Rock Johnson

  25. erose926 says

    June 19, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    No idea of the movie, but Henry Cavill (original) and Duane Johnson?

    Clues: SUPER mad; ROCK the boat

  26. rorythedragon says

    June 19, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    No reason to back any of this up, but:

    Henry Cavill

    Armie Hammer

  27. wabisabi7s says

    June 19, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    Cavill and the Rock? Dany Garcia reps both.

  28. leahb16 says

    June 19, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    Original Actor: Henry Cavill

    Replacement Actor: The Rock

    Clues: “Super mad” = Superman, precious role for Cavill; “rock the boat” = The Rock. Also, The Rock is bigger than Cavill, literally and figuratively.

    [Optional] Who do you think will get the role? I don’t know what movie it is, but I would pick The Rock over Cavill any day!

  29. super sleuth says

    June 19, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson replacing Henry Cavill

    Clues: Both are represented by The Rock’s ex-wife, Dany Garcia, at William Morris; “nobody wants to “rock” the boat; Cavill is the top guess in the similar blind and this blind says that the reason they are looking to replace the current lead is his becoming too close to the author (explained in detail in the similar blind). Also, Dwyne Johnson is “a much bigger actor… literally as well as figuratively!”

  30. VegasMike says

    June 19, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    Henry Cavill
    Jason Momoa
    Role = Wolverine

    I can’t really see either of them in the role, but would prefer Khal Drogo as Wolverine.

  31. whoisthat says

    June 19, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    Henry Cavil getting replaced, idk who is replacing him

  32. SaraKat says

    June 19, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    Original: Henry Cavill

    Replacement: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

  33. 4sixx2 says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Henry Caville
    Dwayne Johnson
    Both are represented by WME
    Clues: “bigger”, “rock” the boat, “super mad” = “super man”

  34. Flmama says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Original Actor: The guy who played Superman and has herpes. Can’t think of his name.

    Replacement: Dwayne Johnson

  35. Beakerange says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    Henry Cavill
    Dwayne Johnson
    Big in size, rock the boat, previous blind about this.
    Yep, I think it’s the Rock’s if he wants it. There is something a bit sleazy about Henry.

  36. Firebringer says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Henry Cavill
    Dwayne Johnson

    They both share agent Dany Garcia. I think they could both do a good job, but this might be a wake-up call to get Henry to slow his roll. IMHO, Henry is probably a better choice because the Rock is soooo much larger than life (I’ve never read the book)…

  37. OhYeah says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    Hmmm, the original actor is definitely Henry Cavill (super mad/Superman) and I’m guessing Replacement is Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock (rock the boat, & he’s literally a huge man, plus he’s working all the time). I think The Rock would do a great job but I don’t want to see him play a bad guy.

  38. Bunniest says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    Henry Cavill (super mad)
    Either Jason Momoa or Dwayne Johnson (bigger literally as well as figuratively)

  39. laura1083 says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    Original Actor: Henry Cavill

    Replacement Actor: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

    Clues:
    super mad – superman
    Rock the boat – The Rock
    They both also share the same management

  40. SeijnSei says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    Original Actor: Henry Cavill

    Replacement Actor: Jason Momoa

    Clues: Super Mad (super hero reference) / Rock the boat (water)

    [Optional] Who do you think will get the role? Jason Momoa.

  41. ezilgaloth says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Original Actor: Zac Ephron

    Replacement Actor: Dwayne Johnson (guess?)

    Clues rock the boat – rock.

  42. Lisa Hockenson says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    Batman!

    Replacement: Keanu

  43. oyevey says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    Super mad! Love it!

    Henry Cavill being replaced by the Rock.

  44. zappy2050 says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    This feels like the actor from the Twilight novies. He was cast in Batman? I cannot cannot see it. Maybe put in Jason mamao. I would watch him in ANYTHING and he comes across as a really nice person. I like him.

  45. charlene2345 says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Henry Cavill for the original actor, and The Rock for the replacement actor. The two men have the same agent/manager, Dany Garcia, who also happens to Johnson’s ex-wife. I read that Cavill wanted to make EL Dubois’ book The Glass Mask into a movie.

    Clues: However, if Original finds out that there is this backroom chatter going on, he is going to be SUPER mad. And, of course, nobody wants to ROCK the boat by being the one to tell him!

    This was fun to figure out!

    • Jelly Drop says

      June 20, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      Having read the book it would be odd for The Rock to star in the movie adaptation of that story. The lead is a vile man known as “The Beast”. Violent and demeaning. Domestic violence pin up boy. I could see Henry showing that complexity. The Rock would just seem like he is throwing his weight around. Maybe he wants to break out into more dramatic roles?

  46. LizardQueen says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Original: Henry Cavill
    Replacement: The Rock

    They’re both represented by the Rock’s ex wife! I think Henry going this route for representation totally screwed his career. I mean… he’s no Brando, but he’s getting stuck in the perpetual beefy gym selfies hamster wheel for roles. Only a few can parlay that well. The Rock is an example of it working out really well! Rock has the charm for that road, Henry’s charm… not so much.

    Clues: “Super mad” (Superman) “rock the…

  47. EmilyLou says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    Johnny Depp as the actor with the author? Weren’t there rumors of JK Rowling wanting him for a part in a movie because she has a crush on him?? Not sure if that was an old rumor or new one?? No idea in the replacement?? I’m going with Tom Hiddleston just due to him being tall.

  48. Virolution says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    I’m guessing Robert Pattinson being replaced by Jason Mamoa in Batman. But I get the feeling I’m wrong. “Rock the boat” has to be a clue?

    • Virolution says

      June 19, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      Well damn maybe the rock is replacing Pattinson in Batman?

    • Virolution says

      June 19, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      The rock being Dwayne Johnson.

  49. smilinghonesty says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    I haven’t a clue but I think…
    Original: Henry Cavill?
    Replacement: Dwayne Johnson

  50. bmanning says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    Henry Cavill – “Super” mad
    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – “Rock” the boat

  51. sabrina325 says

    June 19, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    Henry Cavill?

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