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Roles turned down by Johnny Depp:
Val Kilmer and Johnny Depp were attached to the film at various times.
Actor who got the part: Colin Farrell
Johnny Depp was reportedly slated to get the part that went to William Baldwin, but he turned it down.
Actor who got the part: William Baldwin
Francis Ford Coppola's first choice for Jonathan Harker. The idea was voided by the studio.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
Depp was the first choice to play Will Grimm.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
Mentioned as a possible star of director George Clooney's movie about Chuck Barris.
Actor who got the part: Sam Rockwell
Depp had been mentioned to star in the fact-based story about an Elle magazine editor paralyzed by a stroke.
Actor who got the part: Mathieu Amalric
During his interview on "Inside the Actors Studio" Johnny Depp said that he was offered the part of Ferris Bueller but was unavailable for it. He also said that Matthew did a great job with the role.
Actor who got the part: Matthew Broderick
Johnny Depp was an early contender for the role of Johnny Blaze.
Actor who got the part: Nicolas Cage
Considered to play Bruce Banner.
Depp was considered for the lead role of David (Woody)
Actor who got the part: Woody Harrelson
Johnny Depp turned down the lead role of Lestat.
Actor who got the part: Tom Cruise
According to imdb, Johnny Depp was considered for the role of Jack.
Actor who got the part: Tom Cruise
Johnny Depp was considered to play Tristan.
Actor who got the part: Brad Pitt
Johnny Depp was attached to play Count Olaf when Tim Burton was attached to direct. When Burton left, Depp left as well.
Actor who got the part: Jim Carrey
Depp was considered for the role of Jason Stone the reporter.
Actor who got the part: Michael J Fox
According to an interview with Matrix composer Don Davis, Johnny Depp was the Wachowskis' first choice for Neo.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
Depp was considered to play John Smith.
Actor who got the part: Brad Pitt
Was mentioned as a possibility to star as the Fellini-esque Italian director in the movie version of the Broadway musical.
Actor who got the part: Daniel Day-Lewis
Oliver Stone considered Johnny Depp to play Private Chris Taylor when Depp was young and still unknown.
Actor who got the part: Charlie Sheen
Johnny Depp was considered for the role of Johnny Utah.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
According to an interview with Francis Ford Coppola, Johnny Depp was his first choice for the lead but was vetoed by the studio as he wasn't a big enough name at the time.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
Johnny Depp was nearly cast as Cliff Secord.
Actor who got the part: Bill Campbell
Depp was considered to star as Graham Hess.
Actor who got the part: Mel Gibson
Had to pass on the role of Jackie Boy because of prior commitment.
Actor who got the part: Benicio Del Toro
Reportedly turned down the role of Jack.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
Was among the actors considered when Brad Pitt dropped out.
Actor who got the part: Russell Crowe
Considered for the roles of Lex Luthor and Jor-El.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Spacey, Marlon Brandon
Johhny Depp turned down the role of the hitchhiker.
Actor who got the part: Brad Pitt
Depp was reportedly considered for a role.
Actor who got the part: James Caviezel
In a phone interview on the Howard Stern show, Johnny Depp would not say which films he has turned down, but Howard Stern reportedly got him to admit that he "labored" through the Titanic script.
Actor who got the part: Leonardo DiCaprio
Johnny Depp turned down the role of Wolverine.
Actor who got the part: Hugh Jackman
Did you know that Johnny Depp was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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