Key Takeaways:
– Britney Spears was considered for lead roles in “Legally Blonde” and “The Notebook.”
– “Legally Blonde” screenwriter Kiwi Smith revealed Britney Spears was in talks for the role of Elle Woods.
– Spears also auditioned for the part of Allie in “The Notebook,” impressing producers and casting director Matthew Barry.
– Despite her phenomenal auditions, Spears lost both roles to Reese Witherspoon and Rachel McAdams respectively.
Britney Spears, renowned pop star and actress, was previously considered for two iconic romantic film roles – Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde” and Allie in “The Notebook”, before they were bagged by Reese Witherspoon and Rachel McAdams respectively.
Britney Spears: The Potential Elle Woods
Initially, Spears showcased her acting talent in the 2002 teen comedy-drama, “Crossroads”. Despite the subsequent focus on her music career, she was still marked as a potential candidate in high-profile film roles, including that of Elle Woods in the 2001 hit romantic comedy, “Legally Blonde”.
As screenwriter Kiwi Smith recently shared on the Hollywood Gold podcast, Spears was a part of the casting discussions. However, the success of Witherspoon’s 1999 film “Election” shifted the attention towards the now 47-year-old actress.
The Role Lost to Reese Witherspoon
Witherspoon’s portrayal of Elle Woods became a significant milestone in her acting career. The film, a story about a determined sorority girl turning into a successful law student, became a box office hit largely attributed to her compelling performance.
Smith, reminiscing about the casting choices, said of Witherspoon, “It just felt like, ‘Oh my god! This is the woman to play Elle.'” As she recalled, once Reese’s name came into the picture, there were no further discussions about casting anyone else, and Britney’s opportunity thus faded.
Britney’s Endeavor Into “The Notebook”
Despite losing out on “Legally Blonde,” Spears was determined to continue pursuing chances in the film industry. Her next audacious step was auditioning for the role of Allie in the 2004 romantic drama, “The Notebook”. According to the movie’s casting director Matthew Barry, Spears left everyone impressed.
Describing her audition, Barry said, “Britney wasn’t just good, she was phenomenal.” Spears reportedly gave such an amazing performance that the team was left with their jaws dropped. Despite beating several top actresses to become a finalist for the role, she ended up losing to Oscar-nominated actress Rachel McAdams.
Final Takeaway: A Glimpse Into What Could Have Been
In spite of the missed opportunities in the early 2000s, Britney Spears has carved a name for herself as a pop icon. However, the revelation about her almost being cast in two of Hollywood’s biggest romantic hits gives fans a peek into an alternate cinematic universe where Spears could have potentially become a major film star. While we can only imagine what her interpretations of Elle Woods and Allie would have been, both “Legally Blonde” and “The Notebook” are still available for streaming on Max.
This is my first time visit at here and i am actually pleassant to read everthing at
alone place.