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

Julianne Moore in Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Originally, Moore was signed on to play writer Lee Israel in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, but Melissa McCarthy ended up winning an Oscar for the role. The decision to replace Moore was reportedly a result of creative differences.

Moore’s co-star, Richard E. Grant, revealed that Moore wanted to wear a fat suit and a prosthetic nose to look more like Israel, but director Nicole Holofcener thought it would distract from the narrative.

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

Julianne Moore in Can You Ever Forgive Me?

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