Hollywood has never quite been able to let go of the aughts—the last decade before its dominion came under threat from streamers. Some of the biggest blockbusters of the period, though, could have easily looked completely different, talent-wise. Below, Vogue revisits some of the close casting calls that left an indelible mark on Y2K culture.
Rachel McAdams versus Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada
Having starred in Mean Girls and The Notebook in quick succession in 2004, Rachel McAdams turned down the role of Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada despite being offered the part three times, according to director David Frankel. Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Kate Hudson, and Kirsten Dunst were also all considered for the role before the studio ultimately landed on Anne Hathaway.