17 Massive Hit Shows That Almost Had Very Different A-List Casts

Friends, Modern Family, Downton Abbey, Game Of Thrones, Sex And The City and Scandal had numerous A-listers trying out for roles before the cast we know and love now was decided upon

For many of us, there is no greater comfort than rewatching our favourite shows – to the point that those familiar characters can begin to feel like close friends.

Because of this, it can be near impossible to imagine anyone else but the line-up of actors we know and love appearing in these series.

However...