22 Actors That Turned Down Major Roles
15. Denzel Washington – Michael Clayton
Denzel Washington was originally offered the part of Michael Clayton in Clayton. Denzel admits that it was one of the best things that he had read in a long time; however, he was nervous about a first time director. He said that it was a mistake to turn down the role, but it does not seem to have slowed his career at all. However, it would have been interesting to see him in the role.
Greg
October 28, 2015 at 1:22 am
Kevin Bacon wasn’t in American Beauty. I think you meant Kevin Spacey. Typo on http://popnewz.com/actors-that-turned-down-major-roles/21/
admin
October 28, 2015 at 11:56 pm
Thanks, Greg!
fixed
Dave
November 4, 2015 at 2:12 pm
Here are two quick ones.
1. Chevy Chase was offered the role of both Egon Spengler and Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters. He turned it down. Cause the script he had said was much darker then what you see in the film.
2. Eddie Murphy turned down the role of Winston Zeddmore in Ghostbusters. Only cause he thought the movie wouldn’t catch on and make money. Instead he went on to make Beverly Hills Cop. Funny thing Eddie admits he should have signed on to Ghostbusters.