10 Actors Who Almost Played 2019's Biggest Roles

9. Saoirse Ronan - Rey; Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

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Star of Lady Bird and Mary Queen Of Scotts Saoirse Ronan revealed she had auditioned for the lead role in the latest Star Wars trilogy back before The Force Awakens hit cinemas.

With this year's entry in the intergalactic blockbuster series recently teased with the first trailer and title reveal, it's fascinating to imagine how close the entire series was to looking completely different.

Rey has served as our protagonist for two feature length space operas so far, with Daisy Ridley doing a fantastic job, but how much different would the series be if Saoirse Ronan found herself swinging the Skywalker's signature blue sabre?

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