We’ve all known the feeling of being a tiny fish in a very big ocean. One way or another, we can all relate to the plight of the little clownfish in Finding Nemo – his desire to explore places he knows are forbidden, and the danger that ensues.

Finding Nemo was equally popular with kids, teenagers, and their parents, due to its charming humor and relateable themes. Featuring voice talents like Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, it quickly became a Disney classic.

You probably know all this, but what you might not know is who wasn’t in Finding Nemo. As stated on early promotional posters, Danny Elfman was originally slated to compose the music in the film, but dropped out for unknown reasons. The next choice was Hans Zimmer, who had prior obligations with the similar but less popular Shark Tale.

Robin Williams has admitted to turning down a part in the film, since it would have meant working with Michael Eisner again. He won’t name the part, though. Will and Grace’s Megan Mullally was originally hired for voice work, since producers believed that the voice she used on the show was her natural speaking voice. When they found out it wasn’t, they asked her to use the Karen voice, and she refused. So her contract ended.

But, like most Finding Nemo fans, I wouldn’t have the movie any other way.

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