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.

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.

The character of Luna Lovegood is introduced in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which debuted in theaters in 2007 with then-newcomer Evanna Lynch in the role. That was the same year Ronan's film Atonement came out, earning her her first Oscar nomination at age 13.

The Irish actress shot to fame as Briony in the 2007 film Atonement and has since been nominated for four Academy Awards, but she's missed out on some huge roles.

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.

Ronan reflected on her 'Harry Potter' audition experience. During her conversation with Kimmel, Ronan humorously remarked that "they got everyone Irish in, like half of Ireland to

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.

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.