Both Angelina Jolie and Sandra Bullock have left fans in awe of their characters thanks to their effortless work. Whether it is Angelina Jolie in Maleficent or Sandra Bullock in Bird Box, some performances just end up staying with you for a long, long time. Unfortunately, the two power-packed actresses have never worked together in a film.
However, for what it’s worth, Angelina Jolie was once linked to a role that ended up going to Sandra Bullock instead. And it is not just any other role! Director Alfonso Cuarón initially wanted Angelina Jolie to take over the role of Dr. Ryan Stone. Obviously, the job ended up going to Sandra Bullock and even got the actress the second Oscar nomination of her career. We wonder how things would have played out if Angelina Jolie had decided to go through with it.
Sandra Bullock Almost Lost Gravity to Angelina Jolie
With a score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, Gravity is one of the most well-received space films of all time. Not only did it receive immense praise from fans and critics alike, but it also managed to welcome James Cameron and Quentin Tarantino to its fan base. This speaks volumes given the fact that these two are some of the most renowned filmmakers in the industry.
Sandra Bullock’s exceptional performance had fans holding their breath at times as they were so invested in what was going on on the screens. Her performance got her a nomination for an Oscar at the 86th Academy Awards, although she couldn’t bring the trophy home. This was Bullock’s second nomination after bagging an Oscar for The Blind Side (2009). Now imagine if she never played Dr. Ryan Stone.
Gravity’s director, Alfonso Cuarón, talked to The Hollywood Reporter about wanting to get Angelina Jolie for the film. He stated, “I had conversations with Angelina, but then she went to do one film, and then she was going to direct [Unbroken]. Something happens, you part ways.” Well, it looks like if it wasn’t for scheduling conflicts, the world would have gotten to see Jolie’s take on the character of Stone. While that might not seem to be a bad thing, we are glad the role ultimately went to Bullock as she was simply fantastic in her work!
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