What kinds of roles have actors turned down?
Hugh Jackman (right) ultimately turned down the role of James Bond, which was played by Daniel Craig (left).
Brad Pitt (left) ultimately
turned down the role of Jason Bourne in
the 'Bourne' series , a role that was eventually played by Matt Damon (right).
Jensen Ackles (left) initially auditioned for the role of Captain America, but Chris Evans took the part. The studio liked his performance and offered him the role of Hawkeye, but he declined, and ultimately Jeremy Renner (right) ended up playing Hawkeye.
Jake Gyllenhaal (left) ultimately
turned down the role of Rick Flag in
Suicide Squad , a role that was eventually played by Joel Kinnaman (right).
Josh Hartnett (left) turned down the role of Superman in "Superman Returns," and the role was ultimately played by Brandon Routh (right).
Rob Lowe (left) ultimately
turned down the role of Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in
the drama series "Grey's Anatomy," a role that was eventually played by Patrick Dempsey (right).
Thomas Jane (left) ultimately
turned down the role of Don Draper in
the TV series "Mad Men," a role that was eventually played by Jon Hamm (right).
Charlie Hunnam (left) ultimately
turned down the role of Christian Grey in the movie "
Fifty Shades of Grey," a role that was eventually played by Jamie Dornan (right).