Movie Roles Meant For Other People
Hollyweird is a big circle of competition. People try to get roles and compete for the top spot. However, sometimes actors turn down roles that could make their careers. Do they regret these decisions? Let’s see.
Django – This role was meant for Will Smith but he turned it down.
The Matrix – This was also made for Will Smith but he turned it down, too. What is he doing?
Iron Man – This was Tom Cruise’s role at first but he wasn’t feeling it.
Forrest Gump – This was originally meant for John Travolta but he passed.
Pamela Anderson – She was originally Scully in X-Files.
Breaking Bad – Matthew Broderick was supposed to be Walter White but he passed too.
Edward Scissorhands – Jim Carrey was supposed to be Edward Scissorhands at first.
Ferris Bueller – This was all Johnny Depp originally…but he’s doing okay now.
Jerry McGuire – Tom Hanks was going to be him first
Monster’s Ball- Angela Bassett was originally pegged for Halle Berry’s part.
The Cosby Show – Whitney Houston was supposed to be Sondra…did you know that?
The Shawshank Redemption – Kevin Costner was originally in the lead for the part.
Gladiator – Mel Gibson had the lead but it went to Russsell Crowe.
Matt Damon – He turned down a role in Avatar and Harvey Dent in Dark Knight
