Little did they know that it would change their lives and the television landscape forever.
Selma Blair
TheCruel Intentionsactress was nearly the girl across the creek.
“And when that video showed up, it changed my whole life.”
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WilliamsontoldEW, “She looked slightly older at that time.
Even though she was younger, I just think she was more mature.
But then Michelle Williams “walked in and she came across as an angel.”
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Charlie Hunnam
Before starring onSons of Anarchy, Hunnam tried out for a role on theCreek.
Adrian Grenier
Before becoming Vinnie Chase onEntourage, Grenier had one heck of an awkward plane ride.
Adam Brody
Entertainment Tonightonce asked Brody about his auditions beforeThe O.C.Hisresponse?
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Scott Speedman?
See the previous slide.
Adam Brodysaid it, not us.
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Jon Hamm?
Could Don Draper have been Mitch Leery?
Jason Biggs?
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But it felt wrong to not at least mention it here.
Joshua Jackson
Obviously, we know he made the cut as Pacey.
But Jackson also auditioned for Dawson.
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“There was a whole conversation about Josh Jackson being Dawson,” Kevin Williamson toldTHR.
In what high school do you see the video geek being the hot guy?
I fell in love with Josh Jackson because he could read any role, Dawson or Pacey.
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