10 Great Movie Screen Tests For Famous Actors Who Lost Out

1. Chris Klein - Mamma Mia!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Gmzy-Zn3g Last, but not least, possibly the most entertaining screentest in the history of film. Before launching into his crazy-eyed rendition of ABBA's "Lay All Your Love On Me", Chris Klein makes the room very uncomfortable with his admission of his secret love for Mandy Moore and admitting that his singing is better than he has let on in his previous films. As we soon get to see, his singing is still not good. The poor guy is singing octaves both below and above where he should, his voice cracks, he can't remember the words, and then is met with complete silence upon finishing. This screentest is certainly cringeworthy, but Chris Klein at least gives it everything he's got. There is a fearless quality to this truly horrible audition and for that, I think Chris Klein deserved at least some role in the film version of Mamma Mia! Chris Klein, you're great. Think any of these actors deserved the roles they audition for? Let us know in the comments section below.
 
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As a child growing up in Los Angeles, Quinn won a singing contest at a McDonald's, which was judged by Ronald McDonald himself.