Shrek is one of the most popular animated films of all time. What you might not have known is that former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Farley was originally chosen as the lead role. Farley tragically passed away in 1997 before he'd finished his scenes, which led to Mike Myers becoming the voice of Shrek we're all familiar with.

Dreamworks | Paramount
Dreamworks | Paramount
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For the first time, we're able to hear what Chris Farley would've sounded like instead.

A portion of Farley's original dialogue was released last week leading up to the debut of the documentary I Am Chris Farley.

Check out this never-before seen storyboard from Shrek:

I can't imagine anyone other than Mike Myers playing Shrek, but it's interesting to hear what could've been...

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