They also almost slipped into the role of the young witch! With her leading role as Sabrina Spellman in “Sabrina – Totally Verhext!” Melissa Joan Hart (47) became world famous overnight. As a teenage witch who lives with her aunts and the talking tomcat Salem, the actress thrilled an audience of millions. But almost did Melissa didn’t even appear in front of the camera as Sabrina – because these two women were also intended for the role!
The now 47-year-old herself revealed to E! News who almost denied her the role of Sabrina: Loud Melissa “Sarah Michelle Gellar (46) was reportedly the station’s first choice.” However, the actress declined the offer because at the same time she was starring in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was offered. It stood for the popular television series Sarah Michelle finally in front of the camera for seven seasons.
But not only Sarah Michelle was a hot favorite of the production. Revealed on Watch What Happens Live Natasha Lyonne (44) that she was also in the running for the lead role in the series – but was then passed over by the broadcaster. “I didn’t get Six in ‘Blossom’. I didn’t get ‘Sabrina – Totally Bewitched!’ “Oh, wait a minute. I didn’t get ‘Curly Sue – A curly head causes a stir’,” ranted Natasha aside from that.
