Here’s Why These Actors Were Replaced In Their Famous Roles

It doesn’t take an obsessive, detail-oriented fan to notice when a main actor has been replaced on a TV show. And surprisingly, this has occurred more often than you might remember.

Actors leave or are fired from TV shows for a variety of reasons, including conflicts with other cast members, and other personal problems. If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite star was removed from their hit show, here’s the reason why…

Penny Hofstadter – The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory was a hit show that lasted twelve seasons with characters and actors beloved by fans. So it may come as a real surprise to fans that the Kaley Cuoco, who played the bubbly Penny, wasn’t initially cast in the role. Cuoco auditioned and was deemed too young by producers.

In an unaired pilot, the leading woman’s character was originally named Katie, who lived with Leonard and Sheldon (and not across the hall), and she was going to be played by Amanda Walsh. A year later however, the casting staff called Cuoco to audition again for Penny. Smart move.