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10 Lesser Known Facts About Hollywood Classic The Notebook

Dive into the captivating world of the beloved Hollywood classic, The Notebook. Discover surprising lesser-known facts, from near-misses with casting to real-life love stories, as we unveil the untold secrets that make this film an enduring favourite.

Updated Oct 24, 2023, 20:11 IST

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10 Fascinating Tidbits You Didn't Know About Hollywood Classic The Notebook

Explore the untold stories and fascinating facts that shaped the making of the timeless classic, The Notebook. From casting revelations to on-set conflicts and passionate real-life romances, discover the secrets that made this film an enduring favourite. Uncover the moments that almost didn't make it to the screen, the birds that almost didn't fly, and the actors' incredible dedication to their roles.

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Based On A True Love Story

The iconic film was inspired by the author, Nicholas Sparks's grandparents' 60-year romance.

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The Supposed Noah Who Never Made It To The Film

Originally the character of Noah was supposed to be played by Tom Cruise. He was almost the star of The Notebook, but scheduling conflicts led to the casting of Ryan Gosling.

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Britney Spears Auditioned for Allie

Before Rachel McAdams was confirmed, Britney Spears was considered for the role of Allie. She was the one who was almost about to play Ryan Gosling's counterpart in the film.

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Jessica Biel's Missed Opportunity

Jessica Biel also auditioned for the lead female role but ended up missing out on the part. According to reports, she badly wanted to be cast as Allie but didn't make it.

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Tumultuous On-Set Chemistry

Even though Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams eventually dated and became one of Hollywood's most loved couples, the actors initially clashed on set and couldn't get along. So much so that once Ryan Gosling even tried to get McAdams replaced.

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Real-Life Love Blossomed

Gosling and McAdams went from on-screen tension to a real-life romance during the filming of The Notebook. Upon winning the award for Best On-Screen Kiss in 2005, both ended up making out passionately on stage, making it evident that they were head over heels in love.

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Immersive Preparations

Remember Noah making furniture, well Ryan Gosling immersed himself in the film's setting, taking up new skills. Ryan Gosling, in an interview, revealed that he actually carved out wood and made chairs.

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The Birds Almost Didn't Make It

The memorable bird-filled scene in the movie almost didn't happen but was saved by the director's determination. He actually raised birds on the set to use when it came time to film the scene.

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Romantic Rain Kiss Was Actually Totally Unromantic IRL

The famous rain kiss scene was the opposite of romantic to the actors in reality because of how cold it was at the time of filming. It came to light that both Ryan and Rachel were so cold that they wanted to leave the rain.