'Independence Day' turns 30: Ten actors who almost starred instead of the final cast
- Posted on July 4, 2026
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'Independence Day' turns 30: Ten actors who almost starred instead of the final cast
Few summer blockbusters have become as synonymous with the Fourth of July as "Independence Day," but the movie that conquered the box office could have looked dramatically different. According to IMDb trivia, several major stars were considered, offered roles, or came remarkably close to joining Roland Emmerich’s alien invasion epic before the final cast was assembled. Thirty years after its release, these casting decisions remain some of the...
