Who Auditioned For Angel? The Surprising Names You Won’T Believe!

You might be surprised to learn that Nathan Fillion, a well-known actor who later became a star in several of Joss Whedon’s projects, auditioned for Angel. In an interview with Backstage, Fillion shared that he didn’t make it very far in the audition process. Whedon, who didn’t know Fillion had auditioned, even admitted that he couldn’t remember the audition. While Fillion might not have landed the role, his audition for Angel proved to be the start of a long and successful collaboration with Whedon.

It’s interesting to note that while Fillion didn’t make it past the initial audition stages for Angel, he later went on to star in other Whedon projects like Firefly and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. This highlights the fact that not every audition leads to success, but it can be a stepping stone to other opportunities.

Fillion’s audition for Angel is just one example of the many actors who tried out for roles in the popular series. Other notable actors who auditioned for the show include James Marsters (who ultimately landed the role of Spike) and Charisma Carpenter (who landed the role of Cordelia Chase). It’s fascinating to consider how the show might have been different if these actors had not been cast, or if Fillion had gotten the part he auditioned for.