For Edward Cullen:
* Henry Cavill: Before he became Superman, Cavill was considered for the role. He was a bit older at the time, but definitely had the brooding, mysterious look.
* Ben Barnes: Known for his role in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," Barnes was also in the running.
* Jackson Rathbone: Fun fact! Rathbone, who eventually played Jasper Hale, was initially auditioned for Edward.
* Kellan Lutz: Another Twilight cast member, Lutz, who played Emmett Cullen, was also considered for the role.
* Robert Pattinson: While he ultimately got the part, Pattinson wasn't the initial first choice. Apparently, he had to convince director Catherine Hardwicke of his suitability.
For Bella Swan:
* Emily Browning: Known for her roles in "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" and "Sucker Punch," Browning was a front-runner.
* Nikki Reed: Another Twilight cast member, Reed, who played Rosalie Hale, was also in the running for Bella.
* Kristen Stewart: Similar to Pattinson, Stewart's initial audition wasn't impressive. However, she eventually convinced the producers that she was right for the role.
It's fascinating to think about how the casting could have been different! These other actors would have brought unique interpretations to the characters, and the dynamic between Edward and Bella might have been very different.
Do you have any favorites from this list, or any other actors you think would have been interesting choices?