10 Actors Who REFUSED Disney Princess Roles
Published -
- February 22, 2017
- 9:00 pm
10 Movie stars who surprisingly refused big roles in Disney movies.
Every young girl dreams of growing up and becoming a Disney Princess. These royal characters wear beautiful gowns, have perfect hair and makeup, and their story always has a fairy tale ending. But for some actresses, they were handed Disney Princess roles on a silver platter, but they ended up shocking us all by rejecting the offer. Here are a few of the celebrities who refused to take on Disney princess roles.
Why did Lily James turn down the role of Cinderella and what was the outcome for the film?
Disney princess roles are some of the most coveted roles for young actresses in the entertainment industry. However, some actresses have turned down these roles for various reasons. Here are 10 actors who refused Disney princess roles:
1. Emma Watson – Belle in Beauty and the Beast: Emma Watson was initially hesitant to play Belle due to the pressure of living up to the character’s legacy. However, she ultimately took on the role and received critical acclaim for her performance.
2. Lily James – Cinderella in Cinderella: Lily James was offered the role of Cinderella but turned it down due to prior commitments. The role eventually went to actress Lily Collins.
3. Saoirse Ronan – Merida in Brave: Saoirse Ronan was approached to voice the character of Merida in Brave but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
4. Sarah Michelle Gellar – Ariel in The Little Mermaid: Sarah Michelle Gellar was offered the role of Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid in the 2000s but turned it down due to creative differences with the studio.
5. Reese Witherspoon – Merida in Brave: Reese Witherspoon was also approached to voice the character of Merida in Brave but turned it down to focus on other projects.
6. Anne Hathaway – Rapunzel in Tangled: Anne Hathaway was offered the role of Rapunzel in Tangled but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts. The role eventually went to actress Mandy Moore.
7. Scarlett Johansson – Cinderella in Cinderella: Scarlett Johansson was offered the role of Cinderella in the live-action remake but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts. The role eventually went to actress Lily James.
8. Emma Stone – Cinderella in Cinderella: Emma Stone was approached to play Cinderella in the live-action remake but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
9. Jennifer Lawrence – Merida in Brave: Jennifer Lawrence was approached to voice the character of Merida in Brave but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
10. Emily Blunt – Anna in Frozen: Emily Blunt was offered the role of Anna in Frozen but turned it down due to prior commitments. The role eventually went to actress Kristen Bell.
In conclusion, while some actresses may have turned down Disney princess roles, it provided opportunities for other talented actresses to step up and take on these iconic roles. It is interesting to speculate on what the films would have been like with different actors, but the actresses who ultimately took on the roles did a phenomenal job and brought these beloved characters to life.
