Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet and more Hollywood celebrities who lost out on iconic characters by rejecting THESE movies – view pics

Today, let's talk about Hollywood celebrities who lost out on iconic characters. The list includes Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, George Clooney and more celebs. Check out the list below.

By: BollywoodLife | Published: June 26 2021, 08:30 PM IST

bollywoodlife.com photo — Angelina Jolie – Wonder Woman – Gal Gadot

Actors and actresses often miss out on one or the other projects as they already have hectic shooting schedules. However, there are times when actors and actresses opt out of or refuse a project as they don't want to take up that role. And by doing so, they lose out on some of the iconic characters that they could have been on-screen. So, today, let's talk about Hollywood celebrities who lost out on iconic characters. The list includes Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, George Clooney and more celebs. Check out the list below. First up, we have Angelina Jolie, who reports state, was offered the role of Wonder Woman. Joss Whedon, while creating the character, imagined Jolie as Diana. Yes, you read that right. However, the actress reportedly turned down the offer. It ultimately went to none other than Gal Gadot.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Amanda Seyfried – Harley Quinn – Margot Robbie

Amanda Seyfried was one of the actresses approached to play Harley Quinn. However, for reasons unknown, the popular actress had turned it down. And hence, Margot Robbie got the chance to play Harley Quinn.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Joseph Gordon-Levitt – Star-Lord – Chris Pratt

Did you know Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the first choice to play Star-Lord? However, he reportedly turned down the role for Sin City: A Dame to Kill. And eventually, Chris Pratt essayed the character of Star-Lord.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Natalie Portman – Lolita – Dominique Swain

Natalie Portman was not interested in playing the character of Lolita on-screen. She explained her decision saying, I wasn’t willing to put myself in a role like this when I was 13 or 14, and I still wouldn’t do it now. There was nudity involved and I think that there’s enough exploitation out there. It’s not necessary to do more of that. Eventually, Dominique Swain played the part.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Kate Winslet – Rogue – Anna Paquin

The folks at 20th Century Fox had approached Kate Winslet with the offer to play Rogue, but the actress refused. Hence, it went to Anna Paquin.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Johnny Depp – Wolverine – Hugh Jackman

Johnny Depp is one of the most versatile actors in the world of entertainment. And he is also known for turning down a lot of cult roles. He refused to accept part of Wolverine, and Hugh Jackman got the opportunity.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Macaulay Culkin – Leonard Hofstader – Johnny Galecki

Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin turned down the role of Johnny Galecki from The Big Bang Theory multiple times. He knows he lost a 1 million dollars episode opportunity, but he does not regret it.

bollywoodlife.com photo — George Clooney – Noah Calhoun – Ryan Gosling

un – Ryan Gosling George Clooney almost played the role of Noah Calhoun in The Notebook. However, he refused to shoot at the last moment. Noah was then portrayed by Ryan Gosling. And honestly, it's hard to imagine anybody else as Noah.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Michelle Pfieffer – Catherine Tramell – Sharon Stone

Michelle Pfieffer refused to play Catherine in Basic Instincts. It was Sharon Stone who took the risk. The film gave her a lot of fame but also made her life miserable.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Will Smith – Django Unchained – Jamie Foxx

Will Smith was on board for Django Unchained. However, creative differences crept up between Quentin Tarantino and Will. The latter wanted it to be one of the greatest love story ever seen by the Afro-Americans, but it did not work out. Hence, Will's part was taken up by Jamie Foxx.

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