HOLLYWOOD history could have been very different as some of your all-time favourite movies nearly looked unrecognisable.

Just last year, Robbert Eggers’ released his version of the 1922 original Nosferatu.

What many may not know is that Harry Styles was initially cast in a significant role in the film.

In a conversation with IndieWire, director Eggers revealed that Harry was cast as Hutter, the husband of Lilly Rose-Depp in the film, a role that Nicholas Hoult ended up playing.

Eggers further explained that the project had faced significant hurdles, saying, “I don’t know if it will happen. It’s fallen apart twice.”

He went on to reveal: “I’ve been trying to get the word out because the word did carry that Harry Styles was going to be in the movie.

“I just want to be clear that he was going to be Hutter and not Nosferatu himself.”

From shocking near-castings in Barbie to major switch-ups in Spider-Man and The Notebook, we reveal the megastars who just missed out.

Twilight

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Kristen Stewart bagged the infamous role of Bella Swan[/caption]

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Michelle Trachtenberg had joked that she was considered for the role simply because “there aren’t many pale girls in Hollywood”[/caption]

In 2008, Kristen Stewart bagged the infamous role of Bella Swan in the hit franchise Twilight which catapulted her into international stardom.

Fans might be surprised to learn that actress Emily Browning was actually creator Stephenie Meyer’s first choice for the lead role.

Before the movie was even cast, Meyer mentioned Browning in a blog post as her ideal pick but due to scheduling issues Browning turned it down.

Other well-known actresses that had ties to the role were Michelle Trachtenberg who had joked that she was considered simply because “there aren’t many pale girls in Hollywood.”

Lily Collins auditioned for the part as well as Jennifer Lawrence who also tried out for Bella before landing her breakout role in The Hunger Games.

Edward Scissorhands

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Production company 20th Century Fox originally wanted Tom Cruise for the role[/caption]

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Tom Hanks was offered the part but declined[/caption]

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Gary Oldman passed on the role after admitting he didn’t understand the script[/caption]

This 1990 Tim Burton classic saw Hollywood Star Johnny Depp claim one of the most iconic roles of his entire career history.

Production company 20th Century Fox originally wanted Tom Cruise for the role, but it turns out he wasn’t director Tim Burton’s ideal choice.

Tom Hanks was offered the part but declined in favor of starring in The Bonfire of the Vanities.

Actor Gary Oldman passed on the role after admitting he didn’t understand the script and even comedy genius Jim Carrey was also among those considered.

Barbie

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Margot Robbie officially stepped into the role of the iconic doll in 2023[/caption]

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Comedian Amy Schumer was originally set to star in the film[/caption]

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The Devil Wears Prada alum Anne Hathaway signed on in 2018[/caption]

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Before actress Margot Robbie officially stepped into the role of the iconic doll in 2023, several other A-listers were in the running.

Top of the list was comedian Amy Schumer who was originally set to star in the film but she had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.

After her departure, The Devil Wears Prada alum Anne Hathaway signed on in 2018, ready to bring the character to life in a completely different version of the movie.

Meanwhile, Margot who is also a producer on the film didn’t originally envision herself but Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot – but due to scheduling conflicts Gadot couldn’t do the role.

Ultimately, the part went to Robbie, and the rest is history.

But imagining Barbie with a completely different lead makes you wonder how different the movie could have been.

The Notebook

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Rachel McAdams won the iconic role of Allie Hamilton in The Notebook[/caption]

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Popstar Britney Spears was a top contender having previously worked with Ryan Gosling the main lead[/caption]

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Actress Scarlett Johansson tried out for the part competing against a strong pool of talent[/caption]

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Jennifer Lawrence was deemed too young for the role at the time[/caption]

Before Rachel McAdams won the iconic role of Allie Hamilton in The Notebook, several well-known actresses were in the running.

Popstar Britney Spears was a top contender, having previously worked with Ryan Gosling the main lead on The Mickey Mouse Club when she was 11.

According to Gosling, the singer did a great job during their chemistry test, making her a serious consideration for the part.

Jennifer Lawrence also auditioned but was ultimately deemed too young for the role at the time.

Similarly, Scarlett Johansson and Claire Danes both tried out for the part, competing against a strong pool of talent.

Spider-Man: Homecoming

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Spider-Man: Homecoming saw Tom Holland step into the role of Marvel’s web-slinging superhero[/caption]

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A-Lister Timothée Chalamet also screen-tested for the role[/caption]

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Paul Rudd, who was filming Marvel film Ant-Man around the same time and almost stepped into the Spidey suit[/caption]

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Nanny McPhee’s Asa Butterfield also auditioned for the role[/caption]

Spider-Man: Homecoming saw Tom Holland step into the role of Marvel’s web-slinging superhero in 2017.

But it was A-Lister Timothée Chalamet, who was relatively unknown at the time, who orginally screen-tested for the role.

He later admitted that he left his audition “sweating in a total panic”- since then, Chalamet has steered clear of comic book films.

Then there was Paul Rudd, who was filming Marvel film Ant-Man around the same time and almost stepped into the Spidey suit.

Sex Education’s Asa Butterfield and Nat Wolff also auditioned for the role, each bringing their own spin to the iconic character.

The Matrix

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Keanu Reeves played Neo in the hit franchise The Matrix[/caption]

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Johnny Depp was actually directors the Wachowskis’ first choice for the role of the iconic hacker[/caption]

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Brandon Lee was also considered for the part in the 1999 flick until tragically passing away before filming[/caption]

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Sandra Bullock was considered with the filmmakers open to making Neo a female character to fit her[/caption]

When it comes to The Matrix, it’s hard to imagine anyone other than Keanu Reeves as Neo, but the casting process was full of unexpected twists.

Johnny Depp was actually directors the Wachowskis’ first choice for the role of the iconic hacker, but things didn’t work out.

In the early stages of development, Brandon Lee was also considered for the part in the 1999 flick—he was a top contender until he tragically passed away before filming.

Then there’s Will Smith, who was offered the role but turned it down to star in Wild Wild West instead.

Most shockingly, Sandra Bullock was considered with the filmmakers open to making Neo a female character to fit her.

In the end, the role went to Reeves but it’s interesting to think what could have happened if one of these other stars had taken the red pill!

YOUR iPhone is secretly a DIY dream device – just don’t plonk it down in the toolbox.

The gadget is better known for making calls, showing you cat videos, and annoying you with text messages, but it’s also great for doing a bit of work around the house.

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Yes, your iPhone really does have a built-in spirit level[/caption]

We’ve rounded up five clever home improvement hacks that all iPhone owners should know about.

SPIRIT LEVEL

First up is the iPhone’s easy-to-miss spirit level trick.

It’ll very helpfully let you know when an object is level with the ground.

And if it isn’t, you’ll be shown how many degrees it’s off by.

You’ll find it in the Apple Measure app (which is tucked away in the Utilities folder by default).

Now just tap on the Level button and hold your iPhone against something – like a picture frame.

You can then adjust the frame until it’s level, which will be signified on screen with the colour green.

If you want to match the slope of an object, tap the screen to capture it.

Then hold your iPhone against another object and rotate both of them until the screen turns green.

If you want to reset the level at any time, just tap the screen again.

MEASURING UP

If you hadn’t guessed, the Measure app also does something else that’s very useful.

It lets your camera work as a tape measure so you can check the size of almost anything.

At its most basic, you just need to open the Measure app, and then wiggle the camera so your iPhone can understand what it’s looking at.

Once you’re ready, you can tap Add on the starting point of your measurement – and then move the camera slowly until you’re in position to add an end point.

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You can take multiple measurements of an object using the Measure app[/caption]

You can adjust these points afterwards if you want to tweak them.

And you can add multiple measurements (like the width and then height of a sofa).

For a start, this is way less faff than having to run around with an actual tape measure. You barely have to move.

But what’s very useful is that if you hit the shutter button, it’ll save a photo of what you’re looking at with the measurements still visible.

That means you can snap up your kitchen and living room measurements, and then bring those images with you to B&Q.

And if you’re at the shop, you can take photos of objects there with measurements – and bring those back home to see if they’d fit in your living room or kitchen.

Try doing that easily with a tape measure. No thank you.

MAGNIFY-CENT!

Another often-overlooked DIY app on your iPhone is Magnifier.

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The Magnifier app is extremely useful if you’re dealing with tiny text on instructions, labels, or parts[/caption]

You can swipe down from the top of the screen and search it if you’ve never used it before.

It does what it says on the tin: it magnifies small objects.

This is great for loads of DIY jobs. For instance, you can use it to read tiny instructions or labels, or to see the head of a screw clearly.

And there are special modes that adjust the brightness and colour profile, which can make hard-to-read text far easier to see.

You don’t even have to hold the Magnifier still – hit the shutter button and it will freeze the frame for you.

SEE AROUD CORNERS

Another DIY nightmare is when you’re trying to see a tricky location.

Maybe it’s under the sofa or cupboard, or behind a cupboard door, or some other nightmarishly awkward spot.

If you have an Apple Watch paired to your iPhone, there’s a very useful hack.

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Your Apple Watch can work as a viewfinder for your iPhone camera[/caption]

There’s an app on the Apple Watch called Camera Remote.

This lets you see through your iPhone’s camera on the watch screen.

So you can stick your iPhone in hard to reach places, and watch what it’s seeing on the Apple Watch.

It’s much more practical than putting your iPhone around an awkward corner, taking a photo, and bringing it back out to look at it again.

If you’ve ever tried to check the plumbing under your sink, you’ll know how annoying it can be. This could be the lifesaver trick that you’re after.

GARDENER’S DELIGHT

Lastly, one for the budding (ahem) gardeners out there.

Your iPhone is now very clever at working out what’s actually in the photos that you’re snapping.

And it can now very capably analyse photos of plants, flowers, trees, bushes, or whatever else is growing in your garden.

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Your iPhone can identify plants that you’re taken photos of[/caption]

Just take a snap of the flora, then head into your iPhone’s Photos app.

Then look at the menu at the bottom: you should see a small “i” symbol with some stars around it.

Tap that, then choose the option “Look Up Plant” at the top of the info box.

This will identify the plant and give you more info about what you’re looking at.

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Your iPhone might be one of the most useful bits of kit you have when it comes to home improvement[/caption]

So if you’re puzzled by a strange weed in your garden, this will sort you out.

Similarly, if you spot a nice flower on a walk and you want it for your garden, snap a pic with this trick and then you can grab the seeds or the plant itself from your local garden centre. Genius.

Slot says the 22-year-old had been struggling.

Not very subtle from the Spurs star.

'You wouldn't see this in Under-9s or Under-10s football.'

He had not time for their 'nonsense'.

A man has died after ‘actively resisting’ against police during an incident involving a child being assaulted in south London.

Officers were called to a home on High Street, South Norwood, to reports of a youngster in danger.

Inside the property was the 45-year-old man who was suffering a medical emergency.

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement he was ‘very agitated’ and was ‘actively resisting’ against officers.

Officers were forced to restrain him and paramedics were deployed to the scene shortly after 1.30am today.

He was transported to an ambulance where he became seriously unwell, the Met said. Despite the efforts of medics, he later died in hospital.

As a mandatory step when anyone dies or suffers serious injury followingcontact with the police, a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Commander Andy Brittain, who is overseeing the response to this incident, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died. We will ensure they are fully supported.

‘I know the community in South Norwood will want to be reassured that the incident was handled appropriately. The IOPC is conducting an investigation to provide that independent scrutiny.

‘We must also acknowledge the impact that incidents like this have on the officers involved.

‘In this case they were responding to an emergency call involving a child in danger and on arrival at the scene, were met with a very challenging situation.

‘No officer ever wants to be involved in an incident where someone loses their life and we will ensure they get all the support they need.’

The Met has not yet identified the victim or shared further information about the child.

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