Casting Replacements That Took a Serious Toll on These Actors’ Careers

Bad Reputation

After her interview in Wonderland magazine came out, Steven Spielberg, the film’s executive producer, ordered Bay to fire her from the franchise on the spot. She was replaced with Rosie Huntington. Bay claimed he wasn’t offended, saying that it was “just Megan” and that the actress “loves to get a response.” However, the truth about Fox’s experience with Michael Bay was much darker.

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The More You Know

  • The beer used while filming of the Hobbit was custom made by New Zealand brewers. It was a 1% dark stout called "Sobering Thought".
  • Brad Pitt and Edward Norton actually learned how to make soap in Fight Club.
  • Brad Pitt injured his Achilles heel while playing Achilles.
  • Ronald Reagan was originally announced as the lead for Casablanca. The proclamation turned out to simply be a ruse to keep the actor’s name in the press.
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