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?
sabrina325 says
Henry Cavill?
bmanning says
Henry Cavill – “Super” mad
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – “Rock” the boat
smilinghonesty says
I haven’t a clue but I think…
Original: Henry Cavill?
Replacement: Dwayne Johnson
Virolution says
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
Well damn maybe the rock is replacing Pattinson in Batman?
Virolution says
The rock being Dwayne Johnson.
EmilyLou says
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.
LizardQueen says
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…
charlene2345 says
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
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?
zappy2050 says
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.
oyevey says
Super mad! Love it!
Henry Cavill being replaced by the Rock.
Lisa Hockenson says
Batman!
Replacement: Keanu
ezilgaloth says
Original Actor: Zac Ephron
Replacement Actor: Dwayne Johnson (guess?)
Clues rock the boat – rock.
SeijnSei says
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.
laura1083 says
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
Bunniest says
Henry Cavill (super mad)
Either Jason Momoa or Dwayne Johnson (bigger literally as well as figuratively)
OhYeah says
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.
Firebringer says
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)…
Beakerange says
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.
Flmama says
Original Actor: The guy who played Superman and has herpes. Can’t think of his name.
Replacement: Dwayne Johnson
4sixx2 says
Henry Caville
Dwayne Johnson
Both are represented by WME
Clues: “bigger”, “rock” the boat, “super mad” = “super man”
SaraKat says
Original: Henry Cavill
Replacement: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
whoisthat says
Henry Cavil getting replaced, idk who is replacing him
VegasMike says
Henry Cavill
Jason Momoa
Role = Wolverine
I can’t really see either of them in the role, but would prefer Khal Drogo as Wolverine.
super sleuth says
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!”
leahb16 says
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!
wabisabi7s says
Cavill and the Rock? Dany Garcia reps both.
rorythedragon says
No reason to back any of this up, but:
Henry Cavill
Armie Hammer
erose926 says
No idea of the movie, but Henry Cavill (original) and Duane Johnson?
Clues: SUPER mad; ROCK the boat
Sleepyandconfused says
Henry Cavill
Dwayne Rock Johnson
BadBarbie says
Original Actor: Henry Cavill
Replacement Actor: Dwayne Johnson
Clues:
Super mad = Superman
Rock the boat = the Rock
They share Dany Garcia as manager.
Duane has multiple movies in production for next year.
littlepink08 says
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.
amagod121 says
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.
scollaysquare says
Leonardo DiCaprio, being replaced by Bradley Cooper
tamelhunt says
The Rock and idk
buythestars says
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!
BDBoop says
Keanu Reeves for replacement? Just a guess.
JustAmzie says
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.
renee_loves says
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)
Catfish says
Henry Cavill
Alexander Skargaard
sunshine702 says
Jake Gylenhaal
Keanu Reeves
Spiderman
Mothers Meeting says
Henry Cavill for the original.
Dont know about replacement.
TpotSquidge says
Original – Henry Cavill
Replacement – Dwayne Johnson
Clues – super and rock
AmateurGossipHour says
Original Actor: Henry Cavill
Replacement Actor: Chris Evans? (Complete guess).
Yupshecute1 says
Replacement sounds like Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Original I’m stuck
ItsBouquet says
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.
JipJip says
Henry Cavill
Dwayne Johnson
rock the boat
Super mad
pdawg says
Henry Cavill and the Rock
Clues: Super mad / Superman, rock the boat
janedobe says
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.
nadezhda says
henry cavill.
the rock.
clues: super mad, rock the boat
Stubbs says
Dwayne Johnson in for Henry Cavill
valjen says
Original Actor: Henry Cavill , he should have kept it professional with author EL DuBois, business separate Superman
Replacement Actor: hmmmm
wg1313 says
“Super” – Henry Caville
“Rock the boat “ – Dwayne Johnson
Miss Tink says
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.
krusticle says
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.)