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Octavia Spencer Was Almost Cast As Donna Meagle

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It’s hard to picture someone other than Retta playing Donna Meagle. Octavia Spencer was the only other actress considered for the role. Spencer even auditioned for the show before the executives went with Retta.

Despite the loss, the actress would go on to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Help. Amy Poehler finally got her wish when a famous actor played the Mayor of Pawnee. Find out which Ghostbuster made the cameo shortly.