 Sarah Michelle Gellar (qv) (Buffy) originally auditioned for the  part of Cordelia Chase and Charisma Carpenter (qv) (Cordelia),  auditioned for the part of Buffy. Julie Benz (qv) also tried for  the part of Buffy but eventually landed the role of Darla.  Mercedes McNab (qv) (Harmony, one of Cordelias group), auditioned  for the part of Buffy aswell.