Many people have daydreams about appearing in their preferred superhero films and television shows. However, not all actors take on these roles. They may have commitments to other initiatives, but other times it may just be for personal reasons. Answer these hypothetical scenarios to learn how our favourite shows and films may have turned out if the actors who were initially approached hadn’t declined.
1. Gwyneth Paltrow declined the Rose in Titanic role.
2. In Pretty Woman, Sandra Bullock declined the part of Vivian Ward.
3. The Harry Potter character of Dumbledore was rejected by Ian McKellen.
4. Christina Applegate turned down the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.
5. In Sister Act, Bette Midler declined the part of Deloris Van Cartier.
6. In Fifty Shades of Grey, Garrett Hedlund declined to play Christian Grey.
In Shakespeare in Love, Kate Winslet declined the part of Viola.
8. Emily Blunt turned down the role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2.
9. Beyoncé declined the part of Ally in the film A Star Is Born.
10. In Friends, Courteney Cox declined to play Rachel.
Who would you like to see in a different traditional role? Who do you think would have won an Oscar if they had agreed to play the part?
Preview photo credit Titanic / Twentieth Century Fox and co-producers, Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com
