The Big Bang Theory Character Marisa Tomei Almost Played
Imagine an alternate universe where Marisa Tomei, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in
and as Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starred as Penny in . While it's hard to picture anyone other than Kaley Cuoco in that iconic role, Tomei almost brought her own spin to the character. Yes, she auditioned for the part of Penny, then called Katie, before the show's pilot ever hit the screen. This twist in casting history sheds light on how close the series came to looking quite different.
Fans of are no strangers to the show's complex casting history.
Initially, the character of Penny wasn't even named Penny; she was called Katie, a role that was originally filled by Jodi Lyn O'Keefe before being recast. Kaley Cuoco, known for her bubbly charm, eventually landed the role, but not before Tomei threw her hat in the ring. In 2022, Tomei revealed in an interview that she found the script intriguing and auditioned, even reading scenes with Jim Parsons, who had already been cast as Sheldon Cooper.
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