One more star who could have been shone in the "Harry Potter" universe? The series author J.K. Rowling.
According to Mental Floss, prior to the filming of the first movie, Rowling was offered the role of Lily Potter, the deceased mother of the book's protagonist, Harry. In the first "Harry Potter" outing, The Chosen One catches a glimpse of his parents in the Mirror of Erised, a mirror that shows the viewer what their heart really desires. And with her red hair, she certainly looks the part.
Rowling – who has recently found herself in hot water for her transphobic comments about transwomen, per Glamour – decided against taking the role of Lily, saying at the time that she wasn't "cut out to be an actress" and had concerns that she would "mess up somehow."
Ultimately, Geraldine Somerville ("Godsford Park," "My Week with Marilyn") was selected to portray Lily and did so for the entirety of the film's franchise. Rowling's story is another entry in the book of "What Might Have Been" in the world of "Harry Potter."
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