8 Famous Actors Who Nearly Lost Their Iconic Roles

6. Kunal Nayyar

The character of Raj on The Big Bang Theory was pretty rocky for Kunal Nayyar. Many believed that his character wasn’t really needed after the pilot episode. A producer saw more in Kunal and argued for his character, leading to a more significant contribution from Raj on the series. His portrayal became integral to the series, thus earning him a loyal fan base and comedic fame.