22. Eminem & Matt Damon In Avatar
Eminem was actually Neill Blomkampโs first choice to play the Elysium character, but the rapper turned the role down when the director wouldnโt film it in Detroit. He wasnโt the only one to turn down the role; Matt Damon turned down the role to Sam Worthington.
23. Johnny Depp In Ferris Buellerโs Day Off
Can you imagine a young Johnny Depp as Ferris Bueller instead of Matthew Broderick? Itโs hard for us too.
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!
25. Hugh Jackman in Casino Royale
Jackman turned down the role of the iconic character James Bond, claiming he didnโt want to be stereotyped as an action star after earning fame as Wolverine the firstย X-Menย movie.
Can you believe this NEXT star was supposed to be in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest?