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Who auditioned for The Notebook?
Casting director Matthew Barry exclusively revealed to E! News which actresses were in the running to star in The Notebook, including Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling’s unexpected top pick.
Who auditioned for the female lead in The Notebook?
Britney Spears Was Almost Cast As Lead In The Notebook & Her Audition Tape Is Selling For $1 Million. Britney Spears was nearly cast as the lead role in The Notebook alongside Ryan Gosling, according to the casting director.
Did Britney audition for The Notebook?
Not only did Britney Spears audition for ‘The Notebook,’ but it was apparently a ‘close call’ as she competed for the role of Allie against Rachel McAdams. Britney wasn’t the only famous name who did a screen test, either!
Why did they pick Ryan Gosling for The Notebook?
12. The director, Nick Cassavetes, cast Ryan Gosling as Noah because he wasn’t handsome. Nick actually invited Ryan over to give him the news that he got the part and told him, “I want you to play this role because you’re not like the other young actors out there in Hollywood.
Did Reese Witherspoon audition for The Notebook?
Reese Witherspoon Witherspoon was on the shortlist of actresses up for the role of Allie before Rachel McAdams got the part.
Who else auditioned for the role of ally in The Notebook?
Actresses who auditioned for the role included Jessica Biel, Britney Spears, Ashley Judd, and Reese Witherspoon, and Rachel McAdams was ultimately cast. On casting her, Cassavetes said: “When Rachel McAdams came in and read, it was apparent that she was the one. She and Ryan had great chemistry between them.”
Where was The Notebook filmed?
Charleston
Most of the movie was filmed in Charleston, however, with Mount Pleasant’s Old Village and parts of King Street serving as downtown Seabrook and several private and public homes in the area setting the historically accurate backdrop.
Is Ryan Gosling done acting?
Ryan Gosling hasn’t appeared on screen since First Man in 2018, but the actor has been hard at work setting up future projects and being with family.
Can Emma Stone really sing?
Set design by Piers Hanmer. With her role in La La Land, Damien Chazelle’s modern take on the classic musical, Emma Stone emerged as a true Hollywood triple-threat: not only can she act, she can also sing and dance.