7 Actors Who Were Almost in Buffy, the Vampire Slayer

Dawson's Creek actress Katie Holmes was originally offered the part of Buffy, but she turned it down and chose to attend high school instead. Other actress who auditioned for the part? Charisma Carpenter, Julie Benz, Mercedes McNab, Julia Lee, and Elizabeth Anne Allen. They all ended up starring on the show playing characters Cordelia Chase, Darla, Harmony Kendall, Lily, and Amy Madison, respectively.