22 Actors That Turned Down Major Roles
17. Harrison Ford – Oskar Schindler
Harrison Ford was originally offered the lead in Schindler’s List, Oskar Schindler. Harrison turned down the role not because he did not believe in the film, but because he did. He stated that he felt that people would not be able to look past him (as the star) in order to get the importance of the film. It’s hard to imagine anyone not grasping Schindler’s List, no matter who is in it, but it was an admirable move.
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.