Unknown Facts About “Frozen,” Such as the Actress Who Tried Out for the Role of Anna and Who Was Originally Cast as Elsa

The 10th anniversary of Frozen brings with it a lot of nostalgic moments and surprising revelations, especially in an exclusive interview with the movie’s stars—Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff—published by Vanity Fair. While Frozen has become one of Disney’s most beloved films, it turns out that the version we know and love today was quite different from what Disney initially envisioned.

Here are some interesting takeaways from the interview:

1. Audition Surprises: Both Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell auditioned for other Disney movies before landing their roles as Elsa and Anna in Frozen. In fact, they were even both in the running for the same part in another major Disney hit!
2. Alternate Versions: The final version of Frozen was significantly different from what Disney had originally set out to create. Early drafts of the movie featured different actresses voicing Elsa and Anna, and the storyline had distinct changes, showing just how much the film evolved before becoming the massive success it is today.
3. John Travolta’s Oscars Flub: The cast also shared their thoughts on the now-infamous moment when John Travolta mispronounced Idina Menzel’s name as “Adele Dazeem” at the Oscars, adding a humorous reflection to the interview.

As Frozen marks its 10th anniversary, it’s fascinating to hear from the stars themselves about how the movie came to be, what changed along the way, and the unforgettable moments that followed.