20 Actors who passed on iconic roles

Opening Ceremony - The Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 - Source: Getty
Opening Ceremony - The Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 - Source: Getty

9) Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck in Conversation with Bridget Moynahan - Source: Getty
Tom Selleck in Conversation with Bridget Moynahan - Source: Getty

Tom Selleck, known for the show Magnum P. I. wanted to play the iconic role of Indiana Jones. However, he was under contract for the TV show Magnum, P.I., and the network wouldn't let him take on another project. So, even though he was very interested in playing Indiana Jones, he had to stick with his existing commitment. As a result, Harrison Ford got the role and became the famous archaeologist we all know.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh