10 Times Actors Were Cast by Mistake

Sometimes the best roles come from the biggest blunders! Join us as we count down the most fascinating times actors landed iconic roles largely by accident. From botched auditions to being in the wrong place at the right time, these casting stories will leave you absolutely stunned. Which of these accidental casting moments surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes Neil Patrick Harris in "How I Met Your Mother," Aaron Paul in "Breaking Bad," Robert Pattinson in "Twilight," Viggo Mortensen in "The Lord of the Rings," Frank Silva in "Twin Peaks," Charlize Theron in "Children of the Corn III," Bill Murray in "Garfield: The Movie," and more incredible stories of accidental stardom! WATCH our 24/7 Livestream to binge the best of MsMojo! https://wmojo.com/msmojo_livestream FOLLOW all of our socials for more lists, videos, and articles! https://linkin.bio/msmojo/ MsMojo is a leading producer of queen-sized lists and thought-provoking essays on Film, TV, Celebrity, Music, & more. Your trusted authority for ranking and analyzing Pop Culture. #Actors #Casting #Hollywood #Auditions #TwilightMovie #BreakingBad #LordOfTheRings #TwinPeaks #HowIMetYourMother #Pixar #BillMurray #CharlizeTheron