9 Iconic Roles Nobody Wanted to Play

theory of the multiverse, know that on one of those Earths, that’s exactly how things went down. If some famous actors had not rejected roles, we would have completely different movies.

Let’s take a look at 9 iconic roles nobody wanted to play.

1. Wolverine – “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”

As I’ve mentioned, the role of Wolverine was offered to Russell Crowe, who was already famous for starring in “Gladiator”. Crowe was on board until he heard how much he’s getting paid. So he dumped the proposal, all high and mighty, and Hugh Jackman gladly picked it up!

2. Captain Jack Sparrow – “Pirates of the Caribbean”

What if I told you that before Depp this role was offered to Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Jackman, and Jim Carrey? Sounds bizarre. Jackman Was busy, McConaughey didn’t like the character, and Carrey decided it would be better for his career to star in Bruce Almighty. Maybe he was right.

3. Neo – “The Matrix”

Initially, the Wachowski brothers offered the role of Neo to Will Smith, who was on the rise after “Men in Black” and “Independence Day”. But Smith was busy filming “Wild, Wild West”. We all know how that train wreck went. Then the part was offered to Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise, but they refused.