Picture this: you’re settling in for the latest season of your favourite binge-watch, when you do a double take – wait, is that a different actor playing that character? Mid-series recasting happens more often than you might think, especially for long-running shows, for reasons ranging from scheduling conflicts to behind-the-scenes shake-ups.

With Liam Hemsworth stepping into Henry Cavill ’s shoes in T he Witcher , it’s got us thinking about all the times TV shows have quietly swapped out familiar faces. Here are some of the most memorable recasts in TV history – and the stories behind the switch.

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Tom Ellis left the role to star in Lucifer

Robin Hood, Once Upon a Time

With Once Upon a Time ’s jumble of fairy tales and star studded ca

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