Selma Blair Was Almost Joey: Before Katie Holmes was cast in the role that would make her America's girl next door, Blair was this close to landing the role. "Joe was written to be a tomboy and everyone was coming in being very much a tomboy. We were very close to going with Selma Blair, who was amazing," Williamson said to THR. "She read it very tough, with a lot of heart." However, once he saw Holmes on tape, with "those two big eyes," Williamson knew he had his Joey.
Joshua Jackson Was Almost Dawson: Williamson liked Jackson so much he didn't care what role he took. "I fell in love with Josh Jackson because he could read any role, Dawson or Pacey," he told THR. "But something wasn't complete and that's when the network said they didn't see Josh as Dawson, and rightfully so. So, I went, "OK, he's Pacey," because I knew I wanted him in the show no matter what.
Charlie Hunnam Auditioned: The Sons of Anarchy star auditioned for a role on the WB drama, and while he didn't land the part, he did meet his ex-wife Katherine Towne at his 1999 audition, marrying her three weeks later.
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