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Who else auditioned for the notebook?

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Avery Gonzales

Updated on February 25, 2026

Who else auditioned for the notebook?

The Notebook's 10th anniversary this week has had us feeling supersentimental over all the movie's emotional moments, but the weird thing is, things could have been so different.

Can You Imagine These Other Stars in The Notebook?

  • Justin Timberlake.
  • Jessica Biel.
  • Reese Witherspoon.
  • Tom Cruise.
  • Britney Spears.
  • Ashley Judd.

Correspondingly, who turned down the notebook?

In her new memoir, Open Book, the 39-year-old singer reveals that she was up for the part of Allie Hamilton — the lead role that ultimately went to Rachel McAdams — but turned it down “because they wouldn't budge on taking out the sex scene,” according to the New York Post.

Likewise, how did Noah and Allie die? There is no mention of them committing suicide. The whole premise of the end of the film is that Allie remembered everything and that she and Noah died together at the same time because their love was so strong. They didn't commit suicide and there was no medical problem, it was just a miracle.

Similarly, does Allie choose Noah in the notebook?

Yet, she is not dependent solely on Noah, for she makes important decisions — she chooses to seek him out, she chooses him over Lon, and she chooses to write an emotional an insightful letter to Noah in order help him deal with her illness.

Why did Ryan Gosling star in the notebook?

The director, Nick Cassavetes, cast Ryan Gosling as Noah because he wasn't handsome. Nick actually invited Ryan over to give him the news that he got the part and told him, "I want you to play this role because you're not like the other young actors out there in Hollywood.

Does Allie marry Noah?

And sure, yes, Noah is a bird because Allie is a bird and they get married and fight some more and have a big old family together. Her life with Lon, however, would have likely been …

Is the nursing home in the notebook Noah's house?

The Nicholas Sparks tear-jerker The Notebook has some great old houses to look at: Allie's, Noah's, and the old plantation house that served as the nursing home.

Does Elle choose Noah or Marco?

Elle learns Noah was faithful, and he forgives her for macking on Marco. The rift that forms in Elle and Lee's friendship when he learns she might not go to Berkeley with him subsides.

How old were Noah and Allie when they meet again?

Noah, 24, returns from World War II to his town of New Bern, North Carolina. He finishes restoring an antebellum-style house, after his father's death. Meanwhile, Allie, 24, sees the house in the newspaper and decides to pay him a visit.

Why is the notebook so bad?

'The Notebook' is bad but its messaging is worse

Hiding a shallow love story behind attractive actors isn't itself terribly negligent. But the movie does far worse than that. Essentially, the film romanticizes toxic relationships and promulgates an unhealthy culture of jerk worship.

Do Noah and Elle end up together?

While the two do actually end up together in the second film, the ending of The Kissing Booth 2 kind of hints at the fact that we're definitely not finished with Elle and Noah's love story.

Is the notebook really sad?

I love crying at sad movies. And there is no sadder or more tear-inducing movie than The Notebook. Davina Dummer recently wrote over on Yahoo, “In the film, Noah romances Ally despite her initially rejecting him, embarks on a romance with her, despite over hearing her family's dislike of him.

Is the notebook on Netflix 2020?

We're back to crying again as The Notebook has yet again found its way onto Netflix. The Notebook will be available on July 18.

Did Netflix change the ending of the notebook?

So, imagine the Internet's collective surprise to find out that in the version of The Notebook currently playing on U.K. Netflix, the ending has somehow been changed. The original ends with Allie (Gena Rowlands/Rachel McAdams) becoming lucid after Noah (James Garner/Ryan Gosling) reads her the story of their lives.

Did Noah and Allie sleep together?

Allie still loses her virginity to Noah, but in the film, it wasn't until their reunion years later. In the book, they had sex during that summer as teenagers.

How much money did Ryan Gosling make from the notebook?

Gosling's first major role was as Noah Calhoun in The Notebook, and the role reportedly netted him about $1 million. The Notebook became a smash hit, and it grossed over $116,000,000 worldwide.

Is the old lady in the notebook Allie?

The story begins in 1940. At a carnival in Seabrook Island, South Carolina, local country boy Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) sees seventeen-year-old heiress Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) for the first time and is immediately smitten.

What does Noah say to Allie in the rain?

Allie: So what? Noah: so it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. And we're gonna have to work at this every day but I wan to do that, because I want you.

Is the notebook based off a true story?

"The Notebook" (2004) has captivated audiences for the past 16 years, but even die-hard fans may not know everything about the film. The movie is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, and he based the story on a real couple. Ryan Gosling said he was cast because the director thought he wasn't handsome.

How much is the notebook house worth?

Last year, Trulia released pricing estimates for some of our favorite movie homes. Lucky for us, The Notebook house was among those listed. The five bedroom, four-and-a-half bath house comes in at $582,000.

Does Allie have Alzheimer's in the notebook?

Allie's type of dementia is never defined in the movie, however the majority of the audience likely identifies with Alzheimer's dementia. The Notebook depicts Allie as having complete memory loss of her past. She is unable to recognize her husband, children and grandchildren.

Can you visit the house from the notebook?

Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, the movie was filmed throughout the inspiring location of Charleston, South Carolina. While the stunning house Noah built for Allie is private property, you can still visit many of the sites featured in the beloved film.

Did the notebook win an Oscar?

The Notebook received generally mixed reviews, but performed well at the box office and received a number of award nominations, winning eight Teen Choice Awards, a Satellite Award, and an MTV Movie Award.

Who is Martha to Noah in the notebook?

Martha Shaw is a war widow and Noah's neighbor in New Bern. Noah regularly helps Martha, a single mother of three, with home repairs and small favors. In return, Martha often brings over homemade food and baked goods.

Is there a notebook 2?

The incredibly popular Nicholas Sparks film The Notebook from 2004 is returning with a sequel tentatively entitled The Notebook 2 and will be filmed in the Tucson, Arizona area. Nick Cassavetes is returning as director and Nicholas Sparks has a finished screenplay in hand as filming is set to begin this fall.