There are more pop culture facts in existence than you could ever conceivably learn. Some are buried in old interviews, some come from strange moments during filming, and others are just those oddly specific details that stick with you forever. You might already know who played a famous character, but do you know who almost got the role, what was changed at the last minute, or which celebrity had a surprisingly random connection to something you love? These are the kinds of facts that make great conversation starters, settle pointless arguments, and make you sound like you know way more than you actually do.IMDbTom Hanks Voiced Woody Before Anyone Knew What Toy Story Was (1995)Tom Hanks recorded many of Woody’s lines separately from the other actors because the production was still developing the film’s story and dialogue.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});IMDbThe Matrix Almost Had a Completely Different Neo (1999)Will Smith was offered the role of Neo but turned it down before Keanu Reeves eventually took the part.IMDbJennifer Aniston Almost Played a Different Friends Character (1994)Aniston originally auditioned for Monica Geller before being cast as Rachel Green.IMDbThe Beatles and Movies (1964)The Beatles appeared in the animated film Yellow Submarine without actually providing the speaking voices for their animated counterparts.IMDbRobin Williams Improvised Some of Aladdin’s Most Famous Moments (1992)The Genie’s rapid fire comedy style gave Robin Williams enormous freedom to improvise during the recording sessions.IMDbE.T. Was Nearly a Much Darker Movie (1982)Steven Spielberg originally developed an earlier version of the story that was considerably more frightening before it became the family film audiences know.IMDbThe Simpsons Predicted Another Celebrity Cameo (1989)The show has repeatedly incorporated real celebrities into its stories, sometimes years before those celebrities became closely associated with particular public events.IMDbDaniel Radcliffe Kept a Strange Harry Potter Souvenir (2001)After filming the series, Radcliffe kept several props and costumes from the production, including Harry’s signature glasses.IMDbMichael Jackson Wanted to Play Neo (1999)Michael Jackson was interested in the role of Neo in The Matrix, but the part ultimately went to Keanu Reeves.IMDbThe Sound of Music Had a Hidden Connection to Real History (1965)The von Trapp family story was based on real people, although the movie changed several details of their lives for dramatic purposes.IMDbMarlon Brando Read Lines From a Cue Card (1972)For The Godfather, Brando sometimes used hidden cue cards during filming because he preferred not to memorize every line.IMDbThe Original Ghostbusters Logo Was Nearly Changed (1984)The famous ghost inside the crossed out circle became one of the most recognizable movie logos in history despite initially being created as a practical marketing image.IMDbEmma Watson Nearly Quit Harry Potter (2001)Watson has discussed considering leaving the franchise during the later films because of the intense pressure and demands that came with growing up in the series.IMDbArnold Schwarzenegger Was Almost the Good Guy in Terminator (1984)Early discussions considered Schwarzenegger for a different role before the filmmakers decided he was better suited to playing the seemingly unstoppable machine.IMDbThe Fresh Prince Theme Was Recorded by Will Smith (1990)Smith performed the show’s famous opening theme himself, helping turn a simple sitcom introduction into one of television’s most recognizable theme songs.The post 15 Random Pop Culture Facts for the Trivia Freaks Among You appeared first on Den of Geek.