26. James Caan in One Flew Over The Cuckooโs Nest
Caan passed on the chance to play โMacโ because he wasnโt sure of the directors vision, and the prospect of a film taking place within just 4 walls was intimidating. It didnโt seem to be an issue for Jack Nicholson! He earned himself an Oscar for his work.
27. Bette Davis in Gone With The Wind
There is a bit of discrepancy behind the story as to whether Davis was actually offered the role and gave it up ,or if she was just hotly pursuing it and was passed over. Either way, we know that Bette had recently wrapped filming forย Jezebel,ย another movie where she played a southern belle, and hoped to add Scarlet OโHara to her resume.
28. Julia Roberts In The Blind Side
Julia Roberts declined the lead role inย The Blind Sideย in favor of a role in the eventual flop,ย Valentineโs Day.
29. Al Pacino โ Edward Lewis
Famous gangster Al Pacino almost took Richard Gereโs role inย Pretty Womanย alongside Julia Roberts.
Can you imagine this NEXT actor as Edward Scissorhands?