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14 Actors Who Passed on Iconic Roles (1 Missed Out on a $250 Million Payday & a Pop Icon Said No to Playing Catwoman!)

Hollywood can become a bit of a guessing game at times.

Actors have to field a list of potential roles and decide which one seems the most promising. In doing so, they might end up missing out on a chance to star in a project that becomes a serious blockbuster.

We previously rounded up 12 actors who nearly passed on what would become their most iconic roles. However, there are even more actors who did say “no thanks” to appearing in solid-gold hits.

For instance, one A-lister opted out of starring in Avatar. In the process, they missed out on a $250 million payday! A pop icon had some regrets about passing on a chance to play Catwoman. One actress was even offered a chance to play Neo, a male role, in The Matrix!

You’ll be surprised to see who was offered a chance to star in movies such as Legally Blonde and Forrest Gump and who passed on roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Scroll through the slideshow to see which actors passed on major roles and why…

Updated Disney Release Schedule Includes Details About 'Frozen 3' & Other Sequels, New Marvel & Star Wars Projects

Disney has begun laying out a release schedule for the next few years, and it includes long-awaited sequels to classic animated projects such as Toy Story and Frozen as well as updates on Marvel and Star Wars!

While delivering a financial report on Wednesday (February 7), CEO Bob Iger teased what was on the horizon and provided rough release dates for some of the forthcoming projects.

We pulled it all together and added in the already scheduled movies that will premiere in the coming months. Taking a look will give you a solid idea of what Disney has in the pipeline through 2026.

Scroll through the slideshow to see what is on the slate for Disney in the next few years…

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James Cameron Talks Next 2 'Avatar' Movies, Reveals Time Jump & More

James Cameron is spilling some details about the upcoming Avatar 3 and 4.

The director, writer and producer on the hit franchise recently opened up about some of the things that fans can expect in the next two installments.

If you didn’t know, the second and third movies were filmed back to back.

Find out what James Cameron revealed inside…More Here! »

Matt Damon Reveals the Celeb Who Freaked Out When They Learned He Passed on 'Avatar' Role

Matt Damon is looking back on his Avatar offer and revealing a fellow celebrity who freaked out upon learning about it.

If you were unaware, the 52-year-old actor previously revealed that he was offered the lead role in Avatar by director James Cameron but had to turn it down. The part ultimately went to Sam Worthington.

As it turns out, Matt was offered a massive sum of money, a figure that he revealed last year. However, he was unable to accept it due to his commitment to the Bourne Identity franchise.

During a recent interview Matt looked back on the offer and revealed who had his “favorite” reaction upon learning about it!

Head inside to find out who freaked out upon learning about Matt Damon’s Avatar offer…More Here! »

Zoe Saldana Reacts to 'Avatar 5' Release Getting Delayed Until 2031

Zoe Saldana is reacting to the big Avatar news.

On Tuesday (June 13), Disney announced multiple changes to their release schedule for upcoming movies, with the releases of the final three Avatar movies getting delayed by several years.

Avatar 3 is being pushed back by a year, from December 2024 to December 2025, while Avatar 4 will be released in December 2029 and Avatar 5 will be released in December 2031, three years later than previously announced.

Shortly after the news broke, Zoe, 44, reacted to the delays.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

'Avatar,' 'Deadpool,' 'Star Wars,' 'Avengers' & 'Alien' Movie Sequel Release Dates Changed & Delayed, New Films Announced - See Every Disney & MCU Announcement!

There are a ton of changes happening to the theatrical release calendar.

Disney announced multiple changes happening to the release schedule on Tuesday (June 13), and a lot of fan-favorite franchises are moving around.

The films include two Star Wars movies, as well as the Avatar sequels, via THR. There is also news about Deadpool 3, Avengers, as well as the new Alien movie.

In some cases, delays and pushbacks are due to the ongoing WGA writers strike.

Find out every change to the Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm release schedule…

When Is 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Coming to Streaming? Release Dates for Disney+ & HBO Max Revealed

Fans who have been waiting to see Avatar: The Way of Water on their favorite streaming platform are in luck!

James Cameron‘s long-awaited follow-up to 2009′s Avatar premiered in theaters in late 2022. It garnered a slew of nominations during awards season and became the third highest-grossing movie of all time.

Now you’re just a few weeks away from being able to view it from the comfort of your home. The blockbuster is coming to Disney+ and HBO Max, and the release dates have been revealed.

Head inside to find out when Avatar: The Way of Water will be released on streaming platforms…More Here! »

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