Some actors play such iconic characters, it's difficult for us to imagine anyone else being cast instead. But the truth is that many actors were nearly cast as other characters, including those who auditioned to play the hero, and actually ended up playing the villain! While the protagonist is a much sought-after character, some actors were deemed best at playing the antagonist instead.
Click through the gallery and get to know the actors who auditioned to play heroes, but ended up playing villains instead.