20 Actors who passed on iconic roles

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

15) Brad Pitt

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F1 Grand Prix Of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty

Brad Pitt is one of Hollywood's biggest stars and has played many iconic roles. From Achilles in Troy to a retired UN investigator fighting a zombie apocalypse in World War Z, his characters are unforgettable. However, he has also rejected many iconic characters such as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Identity because he was already committed to filming Spy Game. His schedule didn't allow time for both projects, so he had to decline the opportunity. The role then went to Matt Damon, who ended up becoming the face of the Bourne series.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh