These Actors Were Switched Out of Their Roles And No One Noticed

Private Practice

Naomi wasn't always played by Audra McDonald. In fact, she was first played by an actress named Merrin Dungey This swap was due to “a chemistry thing between Merrin and Taye Diggs, who played Naomi’s estranged husband, Sam." Shonda Rhimes was especially hurt by the recast, as she and Merrin were very close friends.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.