With black adam Released on October 21, Pierce Brosnan will play superhero Doctor Fate, but, once upon a time, the Irish actor was offered a DC role other than Batman, only to refuse! Brosnan shared this revelation in a Reddit AMA in 2014, and this is an example of when an actor didn’t have a passion for a superhero role at the time.
Brosnan isn’t the only actor who has heard this brooding where the actor later changed his mind or found the role in a comic, hero or villain, that suited him. From Tom Hardy to Joaquin Phoenix, these actors will play roles in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Extended Universe, or even the original superhero movies.
Tom Hardy
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The talented Tom Hardy was lucky enough to be in two different superhero franchises. It was Bane inside The dark knight stands up and currently plays Venom in the Sony-Verse of Marvel films.
Between these two terms, however, Tom Hardy has almost joined the DC Extended Universe. According to colliderTom Hardy was very excited to play Rick Flag in David Yesterday suicide squadbut due to a conflict with the shooting schedule Ghost, Hardy had to turn down the role. Joel Kinnaman replaced him while, years later, Hardy continued to shine as the anti-hero Eddie Brock / Venom in his titular series.
Jessica Chastain
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According to a report by Slash Film, Jessica Chastain has twice refused to play in the MCU. She initially she would play Maya Hansen Iron Man 3, but he had to leave because he was working on other projects. Subsequently, Chastain turned down another role for Christine Palmer strange doctorand while he was available, he wanted to have a role in the comics that would allow him to use his ballet training.
Apparently, in a series of events, Jessica Chastain finally got to play a comic book character like Vuk in 2019. Dark Fenix, which was one of the most criticized X men movie. Perhaps there will come another day when Jessica Chastain will once again consider joining the Marvel or DC worlds.
Pierce Brosnan
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For Tim Burton, a long list of actors was considered Batman before Michael Keaton got the role. Potential actors who almost became Batman included Kurt Russell, Willem Dafoe, and even Bill Murray. And Burton got close to none other than James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan.
Superheroes weren’t the Hollywood goliaths they are today, so it’s understandable that some actors dropped out of the role. In 2014 Brosnan confirmed his meeting with Burton in a Reddit LOVES it and revealed that he initially disliked the idea of the costumes, considering them too silly. However, Brosnan changed that mindset when he now joins the DCEU as Doctor Fate black adam.
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From Cillian Murphy to Henry Cavill, many actors have been judged for the role of Batman in Christopher Nolan. Batman begins. According to NMENolan confirmed Heath Ledger was a candidate, but turned down the opportunity because he had no interest in superhero movies.
The success of Batman begins Ledger seemed to think twice, as he would end up giving an Oscar-winning performance as the Joker in the sequel. Sadly, this would be Heath Ledger’s last role before his tragic passing shortly before the movie’s release, but people still remember his legacy as the Joker, even remembering the character’s best quotes.
Will Smith
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In the late 1990s, Will Smith was a rising megastar, which led him to several big hits. He also turned down many roles, including the opportunity to play Superman the return of the superman. Passing through comicbookmovie.comsaid he turned down the role due to possible backlash from a black actor playing Superman.
Will Smith went on to play the role of Superman in the underrated original superhero movie, Hancock. Subsequently, Smith joined the DCEU as Deadshot in David Ayer. suicide squad.
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Jude Law is another actor considered to be Superman. Law was tested for the role, but Brandon Routh eventually became the titular superhero in 2006. the return of the superman.
What happened is that Law ended up turning down the opportunity to wear the red cape costume, literally! According to VarietyLaw didn’t care what he looked like in the costume and decided it wasn’t for him. More than a decade later, he joined the superhero world with the role of Yon-Rogg in the MCU. captain wonder.
Jose Brolin
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According to DeadlineIt became quite well known that Josh Brolin was almost cast to play the former Batman’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. However, he simply lost that role to Ben Affleck rather than turn down. However, according to NMEZack Snyder offered Josh Brolin to play Lex Luthor, but Brolin refused.
Brolin would later join two different Marvel Universes right after the DC Universe’s failed attempt. He debuted as the Mad Titan known as Thanos in Guardians of the Galaxy and became the big villain for the rest of the Infinity Saga. After that, Josh Brolin played Cable on dead Pool franchise, which even ended up parodying the DC universe.
Angelina Jolie
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From secret agents to international treasure hunters, Angelina Jolie has played many action hero roles, but surprisingly it wasn’t until 2021 that she became a part of the superhero world. Like Thena in the MCU eternalJolie played a graceful warrior who inspired characters like Athena.
While it seems disconcerting that Jolie hasn’t appeared in any superhero movies before, she revealed that she was offered a role long before she became Thena. However, Jolie never specified which character, as she kept the details hidden so as not to distract from the actor. However, some people began to speculate on what role she was, with rumors that she would almost take on the role of the Amazon warrior Wonder Woman (via FilmWeb).
Jason momo
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Jason Momoa helped redeem Aquaman after shows like good friends made the hero an object of ridicule. Prior to acquamanhowever, Jason Momoa was wanted for the role of Drax The Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy.
According to IGN, the role didn’t suit Jason Momoa well, so he turned it down because the character was too similar to his other previous roles. It worked really well when Dave Bautista became the ultimate new Drax who steals movies in every scene he’s in, while Jason wowed DC fans with his charming portrayal of the ruler of Atlantis. .
Joaquin Phoenix
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It’s no secret that Joaquin Phoenix isn’t exactly a great actor in the franchise, even if he has nothing against them. But, when Marvel was looking for its Doctor Strange, Phoenix at one point offered to play the wizard. Many fans would agree that he probably nailed the character, but second CinemablendPhoenix declined, which opened the door for Benedict Cumberbatch to land the role.
Phoenix would enter the superhero universe with the years 2019 jester, playing the titular villain in its genesis. After playing the anti-hero, Phoenix’s views have changed, as the Joker is not only his best and only Oscar-winning role, but he will also reprise the role for an upcoming sequel, the first time he appeared there. .
Edward Norton
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Like Joaquin Phoenix, Edward Norton rarely appears in the major films in the franchise, but that hasn’t stopped studios from trying to pick him. Before Ben Affleck was hired, Edward Norton was offered to play Marvel’s leading hero and advocate, Matt Murdock, in 2003. reckless movie.
According to IGN, Norton turned down the role to focus on his writing and directing efforts. Five years later, Edward Norton tried to play a superhero as the lead in 2008. The Incredible Hulk, the second cinematic entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unfortunately, his tenure of him as Bruce Banner / Hulk was short-lived and he was replaced by Mark Ruffalo, who has since taken over the role.
Silvestre Stallone
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after the first Rocky blown up in theaters, Sylvester Stallone instantly became a Hollywood star, so much so when superman: the movie was starting production, the studio was looking at Stallone for the lead role. Eventually, Sylvester Stallone felt that playing Superman wasn’t his style of him and refused.
Since then, Stallone has appeared in three different roles in superhero films. He had a brief role in guardians of the galaxy vol. 2he stole scenes and hearts like King Shark in James Gunn the suicide squadand now plays the role of a retired superhero Samaritan in Prime Video. Ironically, his role in Samaritan is reminiscent of Superman’s strength and powers, so it comes full circle.
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