Mind-Blowing Revelation: Unveiling the Surprising First Actor Cast in Full House!

Summary

Even though John Stamos had an established career, he was not the first to be cast.

Jeff Franklin knew from the start that he wanted Sweetin, based on her previous acting experience.

During my conversation with Dave Coulier, who played Joey Gladstone on the show, I learned that Jodie Sweetin was actually the first actor to be cast in Full House. Jodie portrayed Stephanie Tanner, who is the middle child of Danny. It's interesting to note that she later reprised this role for five seasons in Fuller House, after initially debuting the character in the original show. If you're curious to know more, you can read the quotes from our conversation below, as featured on Full House Rewind.

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Coulier: So, you initially cast a four-year-old.

After disclosing that Sweetin was the initial actor to be cast, Coulier and Franklin reminisced about John Stamos' frustration of being overshadowed at the show's initial table read. He was so enraged that he contemplated quitting the role of Uncle Jesse.

Why Jodie Sweetin Was The First Full House Cast Member

Franklin's casting decision for Stephanie in Full House, with Sweetin in the role, seemed unusual. ABC had conducted an extensive audition process to find the show's Michelle Tanner, ultimately choosing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Given the popularity of all the actors involved, it would have made more sense for Franklin to cast Stamos first, considering his established career from General Hospital. Even Coulier, who played Uncle Jesse, was surprised he wasn't the first one chosen.

However, Franklin remained firm in his decision to cast Sweetin as Stephanie. He had been convinced of her suitability for the role ever since seeing her on Valerie when she was just four years old. According to Franklin, her performance showcased the mischievous and sassy qualities he was looking for in the middle Tanner daughter. As a result, Sweetin and Stamos were the only two cast members who didn't have to go through auditions.

Both Stamos and Sweetin were standout performers in Full House, contributing to its immense success. However, they express doubts about taking on the roles of Uncle Jesse and Stephanie again if a Fuller House sequel is approved.