Corey Feldman on Almost Starring in 'The Shining' and Childhood Fame

Early Career and 'The Shining'

• 💡 Corey Feldman was often mistaken for Danny Lloyd, the child actor from 'The Shining', to the point where he sometimes signed autographs as Danny Lloyd.
• 🎯 Feldman was initially offered the role of Danny Torrance in 'The Shining' but was deemed too young, being about a year younger than Danny Lloyd.
• 🔑 The offer for 'The Shining' was a near-miss, with Feldman having the role until the filmmakers decided he was slightly too young.

Childhood Fame and Identity

• 🎭 Feldman recalls being only seven years old when the 'Shining' role was being considered, and he didn't even remember auditioning.
• 📌 The confusion with Danny Lloyd was so prevalent that it became a common question for Feldman, especially around the time 'Friday the 13th' was released.
• 🧠 There was also a rumor that Feldman was the kid from 'The Wonder Years', though he never watched the show.
• 🚀 The conversation touches upon other potential roles Feldman could have taken throughout his career.