THESE ACTORS REJECTED SOME LEGENDARY ROLES
5 CELEBRITIES WHO TURNED DOWN ICONIC MOVIE ROLES
Many famous actors declined iconic roles that could have cemented their status, altering film history. Here are some celebrities who missed blockbuster chances.
Credit : PEXELS Here are some celebrities who turned down iconic movie roles:
Credit : PEXELS Will Smith – Neo (The Matrix)
Will Smith declined The Matrix's lead role, choosing Wild Wild West, leaving Keanu Reeves to immortalize Neo.
Credit : X Emily Blunt – Black Widow
Emily Blunt declined Black Widow due to scheduling conflicts; Scarlett Johansson became the iconic character instead.
Credit : X Tom Cruise – Iron Man
Tom Cruise declined the role of Tony Stark, leading to Robert Downey Jr.'s iconic performance as Iron Man.
Credit : X Matt Damon – Avatar
James Cameron proposed Matt Damon for Avatar's lead, but he declined. Sam Worthington took the role; the film succeeded immensely.
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