Roles turned down by Michael Keaton:
After originally accepting, Keaton decided not to do the third movie because he reportedly did not like Joel Schumacher's direction.
Actor who got the part: Val Kilmer
Keaton was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Keaton was turned down for the role of William.
Actor who got the part: Matthew Modine
Michael Keaton was considered for the role of Seth Brundle.
Actor who got the part: Jeff Goldblum
Keaton was Considered To Play Chili Palmer
Actor who got the part: John Travolta
Michael Keaton turned down the lead role of Doc McCoy.
Actor who got the part: Alec Baldwin
Keaton was considered for the role of Kazinski.
Actor who got the part: Chris Cooper
Was considered for Jim Garrison.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Costner
Michael Keaton was considered to play the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Woody Harrelson
Steve Martin took over the lead role after Michael Keaton quit.
Actor who got the part: Steve Martin
Michael Keaton was considered for the lead role of Andrew Beckett.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Michael Keaton was considered for the Capt. Jack Sparrow role.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
According to an article by Entertainment Weekly, Keaton was one of the actors considered for the lead.
Actor who got the part: Steve Guttenberg
Keaton was originally cast in the role of Tom Baxter but was replaced by Jeff Daniels.
Actor who got the part: Jeff Daniels
Considered for the Jack Crawford role.
Actor who got the part: Scott Glenn
Michael Keaton turned down the lead that went to Tom Hanks.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Keaton was considered for the psychiatrist role.
Actor who got the part: Kurt Russell
Did you know that Michael Keaton was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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