Film roles turned down actors

Whether it was due to lack of understanding of the script or because of scheduling conflicts, there are many actors who turned down very famous movie roles and eventually regretted it. These actors all turned down massively popular, lucrative and iconic roles not because of scheduling conflicts, creative disagreements or a rough pitch meeting, but for reasons that have surely. The movie was hated by critics and audiences alike. Travolta also turned down two other films in which tom hanks was later cast. Apr 05, 2017 alas, as we are all aware, dicaprio was on a sisyphean quest for an oscar. He, at the time, was not attached to this film to play the role, explained bullock on the today show. John travolta reportedly turned down the titular role in forrest gump. Daylewis also turned down roles in chernobyl and the sherlock holmes film which both ended up going to jared harris. In others, it was a choice in the part of the director or other producer, feeling that another face would serve the movie better. A list of 50 actors and actresses who turned down very famous movie and television roles. Some of the most iconic roles in films couldve been played by different actors. A list of 100 actors and actresses whove turned down big movie roles. And reese witherspoon rejected the role of sidney prescott.

Will wanted django to be a clear lead in the drama in the movie django and dr king schultz share the spotlight and after tarantino denied his request, he turned down the role. Slide through to discover which hollywood stars turned. So, its easy to forget that some of those famous performances almost didnt. Mar 03, 2020 247 tempo has identified 30 actors who turned down roles in movies that would go on to become box. But even more impressive than his actual filmography is the list of all the movies reynolds turned down. Dicaprio also turned down a few other roles including a film about james dean because he didnt think he was experienced enough. Mar 23, 2018 even some of hollywoods most acclaimed names cant get it right every time. Jan 11, 2018 famous actors often refuse roles in movies for various reasons. You wont believe which stars turned down roles in your favorite classic tv shows. Bollywood actors turned down roles in famous hollywood movies. Actors have various reasons for turning down movie roles. Val kilmer kilmer turned down the role of detective kirkpatrick in fair game.

Jan 17, 2018 10 actors who turned down movie roles written for them. Sep 11, 2019 a huge buzz usually follows the official announcement about a movies cast. Before heath ledger and jake gyllenhal met on brokeback mountain, leonardo dicaprio was approached for a role in the film and turned it down. Jan 19, 2017 actors who refused big roles in tarantino movies. He turned down boogie nights to work on danny boyles the beach, a real film, leaving the part of diggler open to mark wahlberg. Blockbuster movies actors regret turning down collider. Stars who turned down movie and tv roles that turned out.

Alfredo james al pacino established himself as a film actor during one of cinemas most vibrant decades, the 1970s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of american movies. Mar, 2020 10 movie roles leonardo dicaprio actually rejected and 5 he should have leonardo dicaprio is one of hollywoods top actors, so naturally hes had to turn down a ton of highprofile movie offers over the years. But we think everyone would be a little thankful for who turned down the role of forrest gump. Here are some of the actors whove turned down major movie roles. Angelina jolie passed on the lead in oscarwinner gravity. All of those roles were thisclose to starring other famous actresseshad they not turned them down. So, was it a good or bad thing when some alist actors turned down roles in various tarantino films. Any onscreen character deserving at least some respect probably longed for working in hollywood sometime as it would mean most extreme introduction to his specialty of acting. Travolta later admitted that turning down the role was a mistake.

The 1986 film would have been among depps earliest movie roles had the actor not turned down. Actors who turned down major roles by looper staff june 15, 2016 7. We could never imagine anyone else filling their roles. Harrison ford almost ran amongst the dinosaurs in jurassic park. The actors who rejected famous roles in hollywood films. Here are a few roles that john wayne missed out on that other actors made famous. Even the biggest alist stars make mistakes when it comes to choosing movie roles. List of actors considered for the james bond character. Firstly, and most famously, neo was turned down by will smith. Actors who turned down movie roles business insider. Some of these missed opportunities ended up being great parts for other actors to make their mark on the silver screen. In fact, many alisters turn down roles in what eventually become blockbuster films. Burt reynolds turned down james bond and 10 other stars who. Top 10 actors who turned down oscar winning roles youtube.

A stylish leading man in dozens of movies, raft is remembered for his gangster roles. Actors who turned down big movie roles david boreanaz turned down the role of batman in batman begins. Here are 25 celebrities who said thanks, but no thanks to these. One of the studios interested in the movie hotel rwanda suggested smith for the lead role. Here are other actors who turned down some pretty stellar roles. In some cases, the salary or film location might an issue for the. Its difficult to imagine anyone but jake gyllenhaal and heath ledger in ang lee. Keep reading to see the roles that couldve been played by different actors. The story was then altered to bear no connection to its predecessor and was actually shopped around as a sequel to. Django wasnt the lead, so it was like, i need to be the lead, will told. Waterworld, far from being one of the years blockbuster movies. Matthew paige damon was born on october 8, 1970, in boston, massachusetts, to kent damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax preparer, and nancy carlssonpaige, an early childhood education professor at lesley university.

Feb 10, 2020 some actors regret turning down a project, but others know that it can be the right choice, no matter how popular or critically adored the film might become. One year later, he starred opposite kate winslet in a little film. The producers of the sister act first cast bette midler for the role but she thought that her fans will not accept her acting in the film as a nun. Mar 23, 2018 16 times actors turned down amazing roles for lame ones. September 26, 1901 november 24, 1980 was an american film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. However, madsen had turned the role down so he could play in wyatt earp, another movie made in the same year. This is a list of actors who were considered for the role of james bond, both officially auditioned by the film producers and unofficially supported by fans and celebrities but did not play the role of agent 007. His decision follows a long tradition of famous actors turning down major roles, including elysium star damons own decision to pass on sam worthingtons role in avatar and these others. Some of those refusals turned out to be the right thing to do, but there are cases when actors have turned down roles in movies which later became legendary. Additionally, the advantages are better in hollywood. Harris gave an interview recently where he talked about this and didnt mind that they had been offered to daylewis first because it was good company to keep. Actors like angelina jolie and nicholas cage turned down parts. Seasoned actors quickly decide which roles suit them and which dont, and wont even audition for a part they arent interested in. The separate list of james bond films details the actors who have played the role of agent 007.

A role on the right tv show can transform an actor from a nobody to a household name. They might turn down a part after reading the script but some of them dont even get that far. We always hear sad stories of the working actors plight and how a good job is hard to come by, but what we dont always realize is there are a ton of actors who turned down roles during their. Below is a list of 20 actors who turned down a role in a movie. Click through to find out which actors turned down some of the most famous roles that set career benchmarks for others. I knew the godfather 1972 was going to be a great film, but at that time i believed indians should play roles written for indians and italians should do the same. For tim burtons 1990 dark fantasy edward scissorhands, tom cruise couldnt. Years later he explained why he turned down the role. The lead role in the 1994 oscarwinning film went to tom hanks, who won best actor at the academy awards, one of six the film won including best picture. Mar 03, 2018 actors can turn down any role they want, but you can bet that they regretted saying no to these roles. Good thing wahlberg didnt eventually win an oscar for his role in the departed, the film he costarred in with dicaprio. The actor told mtv he didnt regret turning down any movies that eventually went to hanks. Reese also passed on another horror role, 1998s urban legend. Oct 30, 2015 any actor as popular as john wayne will be offered more roles than he could possibly fill.

Of course halle berry, who was ultimately cast in the film, went on win the best actress academy award, the first africanamerican to do so. Burt reynolds, who died on thursday at the age of 82, had a hugely impressive career but even with his starry resume, he turned down some of the most famous movie roles. We discuss the film role, which actor had the chance to get it, and who ended up with it. Beatty has turned down a shocking number of classics. Dec 27, 2019 before heath ledger and jake gyllenhal met on brokeback mountain, leonardo dicaprio was approached for a role in the film and turned it down. The actor reportedly turned down the role of alan grant in the film, though the exact reason why is undisclosed. Ed oneill is best known for playing grumpy patriarch al bundy on the popular.

They definitely regret missing out on these smash hits. Whether it was due to lack of understanding of the script or because of scheduling conflicts, there are many actors who turned down very famous movie roles. Ultimately, whoopi goldberg the actor who turned down roles of a lifetime and the film. Quentin tarantino and the actor had previously worked together on reservoir dogs, so madsen was the first choice of the director for his new movie as well. Burt reynolds turned down james bond and 10 other stars. We rounded up 30 iconic movie roles that almost went to other actors, including roles in sleepless in seattle and the notebook. Oscarwinning scribe ossana dished about the difficult eightyear process of getting her film made and how, during that time, she witnessed a long line of prominent young actors hop on and hop. Nov 05, 2019 numerous actors passed on the filmincluding. Actors who turned down major movie roles the delite. Jack nicholson diclined the role of don michael corleone in the godfather 1972 trilogy. We always hear sad stories of the working actor s plight and how a good job is hard to come by, but what we dont always realize is there are a ton of actors who turned down roles during their. James bond has been played by many actors over the years, and while there have been a good number of actors who have tried out for the part and not gotten it, there have also been a select group of actors who have actually been offered the part and turned it down, for various reasons. Whats not often talked about is the actors who turn roles down often roles that end up being careermakers. These 30 iconic movie roles almost went to other actors.

Hanks won his second best actor oscar for his portrayal. Some actors regret turning down a project, but others, like jack nicholson, know that it can be the right choice, no matter how popular or critically adored the film might become. The actor turned down the role of forrest gump to star in another great movie in the history of cinema, pulp fiction. Some actors regret turning down a project, but others, like jack nicholson, know that it can be the. He was born april 25, 1940 in manhattan, new york city, to italianamerican parents, rose nee gerardi. The actor is not the first to walk away from a major role. As with just about every movie made, before the lead actors are cast there are many more that audition or are considered for the roles. Watchmojo presents the top 10 actors and actresses who turned down oscar winning roles. Its no surprise for someone with a career as long as tom cruise s that hes said no to a lot of movie roles.

Alist actors who turned down roles in tarantino films. Here are 14 stars who turned down nowiconic tv and film roles. When an offer is first presented, it can be hard to see how successful a film might become. Sep 10, 2019 a role on the right tv show can transform an actor from a nobody to a household name. He was born april 25, 1940 in manhattan, new york city, to italianamerican parents, rose nee. As a film fan, its always nice when we get to see actors starring in roles they were clearly almost destined to play. Sep 07, 2018 here are other actors who turned down some pretty stellar roles. Scream witherspoon turned down the lead role in the 1996 horror movie, which ultimately went to neve campbell. Sep 09, 2009 a list of 100 actors and actresses whove turned down big movie roles. The actor, who also rejected the chance to work with quentin tarantino and take on the eponymous lead role in django unchained, has. Do you want to know who some of these celebrities are. Any actor as popular as john wayne will be offered more roles than he could possibly fill. Top 10 actors who turned down oscar winning roles duration.

Some of these actors have been playing as these roles for a century now. Part of being an actor is determining which roles are right for you at various points in your career, but even some longtime hollywood vets, like tom hanks and johnny depp, cant get it right every. Mickey rourke turned down the role of eliot ness in the untouchables. Even some of hollywoods most acclaimed names cant get it right every time. There are many actors who will always be connected to certain roles. Sep 21, 2019 and when a film is cast well, it becomes nearly impossible to imagine the characters played by anyone other than the actors chosen. A huge buzz usually follows the official announcement about a movie s cast. Emily blunt turned down the role of black widow in iron man 2. Of course halle berry, who was ultimately cast in the film, went on win the. Actors who turned down the role of james bond imdb. Landing a role in a dc movie is an honor, though not one every hollywood actor is suited for.

In many cases, it was the actors or actresses themselves that turned down the role at the last minute, passing it on to someone else. Actors can turn down any role they want, but you can bet that they regretted saying no to these roles. Both films had several oscar nominations, but tarantino won only one statuette for the best original script, while forrest gump won 6, including best actor that went to tom hanks. For some films, he had entirely different actors in mind when he wrote the scripts, and some of those actors would have undoubtedly made the iconic roles quite different. Whether they declined because of scheduling conflicts or due to those classic creative differences, here are 50 actors who turned down major movie roles and some of them probably regret their. Feb 03, 2020 whether they declined because of scheduling conflicts or due to those classic creative differences, here are 50 actors who turned down major movie roles and some of them probably regret their. In an interview with playboy, mcconaughey claimed to have turned down a big role in the guardians of the galaxy film in favor of the stephen king adaptation the dark tower. Actors who turned down blockbuster roles 247 wall st.