Saoirse Ronan said the role "stayed with me over the years." When she was just 12 years old, Saoirse Ronan made her star turn in 2007's Atonement, but if things had been a little different, she may have been known for an entirely different iconic movie: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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’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,

Saoirse Ronan revealed during a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel that it’s been impossible to let go of losing out on the role of Luna Lovegood in the “Harry Potter” franchise. Evanna Lynch was cast as the fan-favorite character starting in 2007’s “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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.