Many famous movies and TV shows began with ideas that looked nothing like the finished versions audiences know today. From radically different characters and settings to abandoned endings and bizarre storylines, these early concepts reveal just how much creative projects can change during development. Here are some of the most surprising examples.
#1: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Was Almost a Documentary (2016)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) was first discussed as a documentary rather than a fantasy adventure. The idea would have followed Newt Scamander as he traveled and studied magical creatures. That concept was reshaped into a scripted story, expanding J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World beyond Harry Potter’s world.
