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Roles turned down by Brad Pitt:
Brad Pitt turned down the lead role of Will.
Actor who got the part: Hugh Grant
Brad Pitt was considered for the role of Hephaestion, but turned down the role due to personal concerns with the character.
Turned down the role of John Grady Cole in the movie version of Cormac McCarthy's fine novel.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
The role of Russell was originally written for Brad Pitt who dropped out saying "I just don't get it enough to do it."
Actor who got the part: Billy Crudup
Pitt, Liam Neeson, Tea Leoni, Martin Sheen and Madonna were reportedly attached to this 'psychological thriller' to be directed by Brian DePalma. Never got off the ground.
Actor who got the part: Project Never Got Made
Pitt was offered the lead role at one point but turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Christian Bale
Brad Pitt turned down Apollo 13 in order to do Se7en.
Pitt was reportedly considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: William Baldwin
The writer originally had Brad Pitt in mind for the part.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
Brad Pitt could not accept the role of Mr. Darcy due to conflicting schedules.
Actor who got the part: Martin Henderson
Actually committed to the film but backed out along with director Ron Howard.
Actor who got the part: Chris O'Donnell
Brad Pitt was turned down for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Brad Pitt was considered for the role of Inman.
Actor who got the part: Jude Law
Pitt was cast as Sullivan but dropped out. He did continue to produce the film.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
Brad Pitt was originally set to play Kevin back when Joel Schumacher was signed on to direct.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
Pitt pulled out of Darren Aronofsky's sci-fi drama and did "Troy" instead.
Actor who got the part: Hugh Jackman
Brad Pitt was considered for the lead role of Inspector Fred Abberline.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Brad Pitt auditioned for the role of J.D., but the producer and director thought he was too sweet looking for the dark character.
Actor who got the part: Christian Slater
Pitt was reported to be considered for the role of Big Daddy.
Actor who got the part: Nicholas Cage
Pitt turned down the role of Junuh.
Actor who got the part: Matt Damon
According to an interview with Matrix composer Don Davis, the studio wanted Brad Pitt or Val Kilmer for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
Brad Pitt was originally considered for the part of Chris "Izzy" Cole.
Actor who got the part: Mark Wahlberg
Brad Pitt was intended for the role of Tommy Williams.
Actor who got the part: Gil Bellows
According to Vanity Fair, Pitt was offered the lead role but passed because he did not want to do another depressing story after Interview with the Vampire and Legends of the Fall.
Actor who got the part: Bill Paxton
Brad Pitt was reportedly considered for the role of Ichabod Crane.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Brad Pitt reportedly was going to play Turkish but took the part of Mickey the Pikey instead.
Actor who got the part: Jason Statham
The actor withdrew from the production purportedly because he was not happy with the screenplay.
Actor who got the part: Russell Crowe
Brad Pitt was auditioned for the role of Pvt Witt.
Actor who got the part: James Caviezel
Seriously considered for the lead role of Jake Brigance (Matt McConaughey).
Supposedly considered for the lead role of Jack Dawson.
Actor who got the part: Leonardo DiCaprio
Brad Pitt states in the DVD commentary that he was originally offered a "much bigger part" (presumably Clarence) but decided to take the role of the stoner Floyd instead.
Actor who got the part: Christian Slater
Offered the role of the lover, Paul.
Actor who got the part: Olivier Martinez
Did you know that Brad Pitt was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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