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33 Actors Who Rejected Iconic Roles

by K. Gitter

Published July 10, 2017

22. Eminem & Matt Damon In Avatar

Eminem was actually Neill Blomkamp’s first choice to play the Elysium character, but the rapper turned the role down when the director wouldn’t film it in Detroit. He wasn’t the only one to turn down the role; Matt Damon turned down the role to Sam Worthington.

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23. Johnny Depp In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Can you imagine a young Johnny Depp as Ferris Bueller instead of Matthew Broderick? It’s hard for us too.

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  2. 10 Actors Who Almost Played These TV Roles And We Can’t Imagine It
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24. Sandra Bullock in Million Dollar Baby

Bullock was actually interested in the role, but decided to pull out at the last minute. Big mistake! This boxing flick was a huge success for Hilary Swank and won her a second Oscar!

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25. Hugh Jackman in Casino Royale

Jackman turned down the role of the iconic character James Bond, claiming he didn’t want to be stereotyped as an action star after earning fame as Wolverine the first X-Men movie.

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Can you believe this NEXT star was supposed to be in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest?

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