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.

And then, there’s a star like Saoirse Ronan. While awards bodies have always had a fondness for an ingenue, Ronan’s Oscar darling status is downright enviable, as the young Irish star has received four nominations from the Academy across her career,

Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan revealed she once auditioned for the part of Luna Lovegood in 'Harry Potter' — but didn't make the cut.

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.

The actor shared that she knew she would not get the role because she was too young for the part, but went for the audition just to read for it.