They may be rich and famous but they said NO to certain film
opportunities. Julia Roberts rejected Sharon Stone’s role in Basic
Instinct. Al Pacino has rejected a number of now iconic roles. Among
them, roles in Apocalypse Now, Star Wars, Kramer vs. Kramer, Pretty
Woman and Crimson Tide. Johnny Depp was originally offered the role of
Jack in Speed, but turned it down. The role was later given to Keanu
Reeves. Daryl Hannah turned down the role of Vivian in Garry Marshall’s
Pretty Woman because she thought it demeaning to women. When she
passed, the role went to Julia Roberts.
Molly Ringwald turned down the lead role in Ghost that ultimately
went to Demi Moore. When offered the lead in Gladiator, Mel Gibson
turned it down. Russell Crowe’s performance in the film earned him an
Oscar. John Travolta turned down the starring role of Forrest Gump in
the film of the same name.
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