Will Smith and Muhammad Ali
Will Smith played the legendary boxer Mohammad Ali in the 2001 movie Ali.
James Franco and Aron Ralston
James Franco is a versatile actor, and when he was asked to play Aron Ralston in the movie 127 Hours, he had to say yes. The movie revolves around the story of Ralston who found himself trapped after a boulder fell on his leg.
Beyoncé and Etta James
Beyoncé was asked to play the popular singer Etta James in the movie Cadillac Records. Beyoncé later said in an interview that the way she saw music completely changed after she got to know more about the legendary singer.
Emma Stone and Billie Jean King
Emma Stone was roped in to play a popular tennis star, Billie Jean King, in the movie Battle of the Sexes. Stone admitted that playing the character turned out to be a turning point in her acting career.
Taron Egerton and Elton John
Taron Egerton is again one of the most elegant actors in Hollywood. So, when he was roped in to play Elton John, we knew it would be a perfect fit. And it was. Egerton won the Golden Globe Award for his role and went on to earn several other accolades.
