20+ Actors Who Almost Starred in Blockbuster Movies

The process of choosing actors for a movie can be quite difficult, especially when the feature is an adaptation of famous books or comics. Some actors and actresses have done so well in jobs of this type that it is even difficult to imagine other professionals in the role of certain beloved characters on the big screen. However, behind the scenes, there are several cases of artists who, for a little while, did not live as successful protagonists in large productions.

O incredible.club conducted a survey and found out who came close to embodying iconic movie characters. We took the opportunity to list the reasons why actresses and actors had to reject such jobs.

Emily Blunt was about to play Black Widow in Iron man 2but gave up the role due to a scheduling problem, while working on Gulliver’s Travels.

Before Benedict Cumberbatch appeared as Doctor Strange in the film, Marvel wanted to see Ryan Gosling in the role so badly that they commissioned conceptual work from the actor on the character’s skin.

Jason Momoa, now known for his work as Aquaman, from DC Comics, rejected the role of Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy because he had said that he had already played many characters saying little and appearing shirtless. Creators of the film even produced conceptual artwork to see how he would look embodying the character.

Will Smith dropped the role of Neo in matrix, because it didn’t fit with the script idea. He admitted that he would have compromised the film, as he has a more fun and, shall we say, humorous personality than Keanu Reeves.

Gwyneth Paltrow was one of the last two candidates to star Titanic, but ended up giving up the job. The actress even hesitated to broach the subject with her mother, as she would consider the role “not worthy of a lady”.

Jack Nicholson, known for roles such as the Joker in batman (1989), was considered to play Michael Corleone in The Godfather🇧🇷 However, at the last moment, Al Pacino was left with the chance to bring the unforgettable character to life.

For fear of being seen only as an actor in action films if he played both Wolverine and James Bond, Hugh Jackman refused the proposal presented by his manager to act in 007 — Casino Royale🇧🇷

After 10 years living Kelly Bundy in A Family Love, Christina Applegate turned down the role of Elle Woods because she didn’t want to be seen as just a silly blonde. Sarcastically, she assured that she would hardly regret the decision due to the fact that Reese Witherspoon’s career took off after the actress had played Elle in Legally Blonde.

The original James Bond said “no” when Peter Jackson offered him the role of Gandalf in Lord of the Rings. Connery said he did not understand the script.

John Travolta was the first option for the role of Forrest Gump, but he was forced to reject the offer. While Tom Hanks did a masterful job as the protagonist of the feature, Travolta starred Pulp Fiction: Time of Violence, also regarded as one of the best films of all time. Anyway, we can only be grateful for the choice of Travolta, because, in the end, we had two excellent films instead of one.

Eddie Redmayne was seriously quoted for the role of Peter Quill and the news was taken for granted among those who followed the work on the feature. However, it was Chris Pratt, known for his work on Parks and Recreationwho became the Star-Lord we know.

Michelle Pfeiffer was one of the first choices to play the FBI agent who famously had a conversation with Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs🇧🇷

Liam Hemsworth, brother of Chris Hemsworth, who played Thor on the big screen, was also considered to play the character. Only the older Hemsworth was hired for the role.

the director of Edward Scissor Hands, Tim Burton, considered Jim Carrey to play the main character. Certainly Carrey’s peculiar way of acting would have given Edward a very different look than Johnny Depp, who played the role.

Gal Gadot almost became Marvel’s Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy🇧🇷 The interpreter of Wonder Woman, from DC Comics, said that she would need to shave her head and dye it blue to play the role that finally went to Karen Gillan.

Bruce Willis passed up the opportunity to make pottery in a very sensual way with his wife, Demi Moore, in the film Ghost across the life🇧🇷 However, he turned down the role, which fell to Patrick Swayze.

While, from the start, the director wanted Alicia Silverstone to play Cher Horowitz in The Beverly Hills Girlsthe studio carried out tests with other actresses, including Reese Witherspoon, who, as we already mentioned, would star in Legally Blonde some years later.

Matt Damon had to turn down the role of Jake Sully in avatar due to a scheduling problem, as it was finishing running The Bourne Ultimatum.

Afraid to be late Spider man two (2004), Sony sought Jake Gyllenhaal to replace Tobey Maguire. However, Maguire would return to the role while Gyllenhaal would make a resounding success with his participation in The Secret of Brokeback Mountain. In a curious quirk of fate, Spider-Man: Far From Home, which premieres in 2019, features Gyllenhaal as the villainous Mysterio.

The role of “the most dangerous woman in the galaxy” was offered to Olivia Wilde. However, she rejected the job for reasons still unknown.

Which of the above casting replacements surprised you the most? Would you like to have seen another actor or actress in a successful role? Comment!