Before The NeverEnding Story whisked us away to Fantasia, its lead star, Noah Hathaway, lived a plot twist worthy of the big screen. He was cast, dropped, and then re-cast again as Atreyu.

The film, featuring a young Noah Hathaway as the hero Atreyu, took audiences on an unforgettable journey through the mystical land of Fantasia. With its Spielberg-esque bowl cuts and catchy theme ...