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Roles turned down by Edward Norton:
Paramount offered a role to Edward Norton so he could fulfill a contractural obligation to the studio. He declined the role.
Actor who got the part: Benjamin Bratt
Edward Norton turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Christian Bale
Edward Norton was originally set to reprise his role as Bruce Banner, but negotiations between him and Marvel Studios broke down and was replaced.
Actor who got the part: Mark Ruffalo
Paul Schrader wrote the part of Frank Pierce with Edward Norton in mind, but Martin Scorsese always intended on casting Nicolas Cage.
Actor who got the part: Nicolas Cage
Edward Norton turned down the part of Vincent.
Actor who got the part: Tom Cruise
Paramount offered Edward Norton a role in the film so that he could fulfill a contractural obligation to the studio. He declined.
Actor who got the part: Aaron Eckhart
Considered for the lead role of Daredevil.
Norton was Considered for the Role Of Kevin Lomax.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
Norton auditioned for the part of "Robert Philip".
Actor who got the part: Patrick Demspey
Edward Norton auditioned for a role.
Edward Norton turned down the lead role of Lt. Hart.
Actor who got the part: Colin Farrell
Edward Norton was considered for the part of Bruce Banner.
Actor who got the part: Eric Bana
Edward Norton nearly won the role of Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon.
Actor who got the part: Jim Carrey
Edward Norton turned down the leading role.
Actor who got the part: John Cusack
Edward Norton sought out a role to fulfill a contractural obligation with the studio.
Norton was considered for the role of Rudy Baylor.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
Edward Norton was cast as "Citizen Kane" director Orson Welles, but lost the role after the film was scaled down to a TV movie.
Actor who got the part: Liev Schreiber
Edward Norton turned down the role of James Ryan.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
When production stalled due to Brad Pitt dropping out, Norton was forced to also drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
Actor who got the part: Ben Affleck
Edward Norton sought out the role to fulfill a contractural obligation with the studio. Unfortunately, Matt Damon had already closed his deal.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
Edward Norton auditioned for a role.
Norton was reportedly considered for the role of Wolverine or Cyclops.
Did you know that Edward Norton was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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