Big Bang Theory:' Kaley Cuoco Role Almost Went to Marisa Tomei
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A new upcoming book gives a look at the making of the Big Bang Theory, which includes how Marisa Tomei almost had the role Kaley Cuoco had.
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Penny (The Big Bang Theory) - Wikipedia
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Marisa Tomei Opens Up On Auditioning For Big Bang Theory's Female Lead - IMDb
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Kaley Cuoco's 'Big Bang Theory' role nearly went to this Oscar winner
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Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Marisa Tomei Almost Got Cast as Penny in The Big Bang Theory Instead of Kaley Cuoco
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Kaley Cuoco's 'Big Bang Theory' role nearly went to this Oscar winner
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This Marvel Star Almost Played Penny on Big Bang Theory Instead Of Kaley Cuoco
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The Big Bang Theory nearly had Spider-Man or Prison Break stars as Penny
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Casting Penny From The Big Bang Theory Was So Hard That Several Actors Got Fired And Kaley Cuoco Was Initially Rejected
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Kaley Cuoco Drops a Shocking 'Big Bang Theory' Truth That Will Truly Stun Fans
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Casting Penny From The Big Bang Theory Was So Hard That Several Actors Got Fired And Kaley Cuoco Was Initially Rejected
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Raj Was Almost Cut From Big Bang Theory Behind The Showrunner's Back
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