Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals He Wanted Scarlett Johansson as Past SOUND OF MUSIC Star
According to the Sun, during filming for an ITV special to honor Andrew Lloyd Webber's 40 years in show business, he revealed Scarlett Johansson was his first choice for the role of 'Maria' in The Sound of Music during his 2006 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' talent search for BBC1. The show ended up casting Connie Fisher in the role.