Hollywood Stars Who Turned Down Iconic Roles For Forgettable Ones

Published on 04/14/2021
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Emily Browning – Twilight

This actress has been in many movies in the past, but you might not have known that she was nearly cast to bring Bella Swan to life in Twilight. Emily Browning turned it down after she read the script and worked on The Uninvited. The iconic role then went to Kristen Stewart. We all know just how big the young adult franchise has since become, so it must be a source of regret for her.

Emily Browning – Twilight

Emily Browning – Twilight

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Matthew Broderick – Breaking Bad

You are probably familiar with Breaking Bad, a TV show about a chemistry teacher who starts to make and sell crystal meth after finding out that he has lung cancer. It is now deemed one of the best TV shows in history, which has a lot to do with the amazing performance Brian Cranston delivered in the role of Walter White. Did you know that Matthew Broderick could have played this character instead? The actor turned it down to work on The Tale of Despereaux.

Matthew Broderick – Breaking Bad

Matthew Broderick – Breaking Bad

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