Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan revealed she once auditioned for the part of Luna Lovegood in 'Harry Potter' — but didn't make the cut.

Saoirse Ronan almost attended Hogwarts. In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Oscar-nominated actor revealed that she auditioned to play Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film franchise, a part that ultimately went to Evanna Lynch.

Saoirse Ronan has confessed that she auditioned for a role in Harry Potter but did not get the part. Speaking on the Jimmel Kimmel show on Thursday (October 4), the Irish actress, famous for her roles in Ladybird, Brooklyn and Little Women, said that she auditioned to play the part of Luna Lovegood.

Saoirse Ronan is opening up about about two roles she didn't get in massive movies: Harry Potter and Barbie. The 30-year-old actress appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday to promote her new film The Outrun, which hits theaters October 4.

Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan could have been in the "Harry Potter" film series as the fan favorite character Luna Lovegood.

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Saoirse Ronan’s career is certainly nothing to scoff at, but if she had a time turner of her own she might have used it to go off in a slightly more magical direction. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live,

While Saoirse Ronan has played many compelling characters throughout her career, even she will admit losing the Luna Lovegood role in the Harry Potter franchise has “stayed” with her for a long time.