Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Joey Lauren Adams

In 1997, Joey Lauren Adams made her debut in the film Exorcist: II. That role then led her to her big break, Dazed and Confused. She also inspired the film, Chasing Amy, because she was in a relationship with the director, but that film would end up being her last notable role.

The More You Know

For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
Shooting for No Country For Old Men was interrupted for a day due to a smoke cloud from the set of There Will Be Blood, which was also filming in the area.
Some Wookie suits were made from human hair.
A "Harry Potter" stunt double was paralyzed on the job.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.