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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…

Third Actor Seems to Confirm He's Not the 'Idiot' Who Screamed at Rebecca Ferguson on Set

A story told by Dune‘s Rebecca Ferguson is going viral, and it involves her work with a past co-star who she called an “absolute idiot.”

She went on Reign with Josh Smith podcast, where she shared about her work with this anonymous co-star, “I remember there was a moment and this human being was being so insecure and angry because this person couldn’t get the scenes out. And I think I was so vulnerable and uncomfortable that I got screamed at. But because this person was number one on a call sheet, there was no safety net for me. So no one had my back. And I would cry walking off set.”

The co-star in question shared what they would say to her, including things like: “You call yourself an actor?” and “This is what I have to work with?” She recalled, “I stood there just breaking.”

She took matters into her own hands the next day, sharing, “The next day I walked on and I said, ‘You get off my set.’ It was the first time I’d ever spoken [back to that person]. I was so scared. And I looked at this person and said ‘You can f-ck off.’”

“I said, ‘The person can turn around and I can act to the back [of their] head.’ And I did. I have no problem using my voice and I’m not scared of the consequences of saying what I think,” she continued.

Rebecca herself clarified two actors who were NOT the actor in question, and another actor has come forward and seems to be confirming it wasn’t him.

Keep reading to see who…

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Rebecca Ferguson Recalls 'Idiot' Co-Star Who 'Screamed' at Her, Reveals 2 of Her A-List Co-Stars Who Are Safe From These Allegations

Rebecca Ferguson is speaking out about a situation she had with an “absolute idiot” co-star of hers, who happened to be a huge star.

She divulged this information on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, where she said, “I remember there was a moment and this human being was being so insecure and angry because this person couldn’t get the scenes out.

“And I think I was so vulnerable and uncomfortable that I got screamed at. But because this person was number one on a call sheet, there was no safety net for me. So no one had my back. And I would cry walking off set,” she recounted.

The co-star in question shared what they would say to her, including things like: “You call yourself an actor?” and “This is what I have to work with?” She recalled, “I stood there just breaking.”

She took matters into her own hands the next day, sharing, “The next day I walked on and I said, ‘You get off my set.’ It was the first time I’d ever spoken [back to that person]. I was so scared. And I looked at this person and said ‘You can f-ck off.’”

“I said, ‘The person can turn around and I can act to the back [of their] head.’ And I did. I have no problem using my voice and I’m not scared of the consequences of saying what I think,” she continued.

Rebecca clarified two actors who were NOT the actor in question.

Keep reading to see who…

'Deadpool 3' Trailer Debuts at Super Bowl 2024: Watch Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman's Reunion!

Ryan Gosling‘s Deadpool positions himself as “Marvel Jesus” in the very first glimpse at Deadpool & Wolverine – aka Deadpool 3.

The trailer for the movie, which reintroduces Hugh Jackman‘s Wolverine and brings both iconic characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, premiered during the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday night (February 11).

It sets the scene for Deadpool’s introduction to the larger MCU and offers a very brief glimpse at Wolverine in his iconic costume.

Head inside to watch the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine…More Here! »

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Hugh Jackman & Ex Wife Deborra-Lee Furness' Relationship Timeline, From Their Meet-Cute to Their Separation 27 Years Later

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were a Hollywood power couple for 27 years before announcing their separation on September 15, 2023.

The 55-year-old Wolverine actor and 67-year-old actress and producer met on the set of Hugh‘s first big acting project where Deborra-Lee was already an established star. It was love at first sight.

Since then, they’ve started a family and dominated the film industry. There was so much love along the way.

We put together a timeline looking back at some of their biggest moments and quotes that they shared about each other all the way through to their last red carpet appearance earlier this year.

Keep reading to see all of the highlights from their relationship…

Ryan Reynolds Announces 'Deadpool 3' Wraps Filming, Hugh Jackman Shaves Off Wolverine Beard

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are marking the end of filming on the upcoming Deadpool 3!

The actors are both reprising their fan-favorite roles of Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively.

Deadpool 3 started filming last summer, but stopped production back in July due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. They picked back up earlier this month, and now, it looks they have completed filming!

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Hugh Jackman Shares Video of His Wolverine Workout Routine While Filming 'Deadpool 3'

Hugh Jackman is getting ripped.

The 55-year-old actor shared a new video showcasing how he’s keeping fit while filming Deadpool 3, in which he is reprising his role of Wolverine.

In the clip, the actor is seen lifting some weights, doing curls and working out his biceps.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »