20 actors who quit a movie after agreeing to be in it

9) Ed Skrein

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He first landed the role of Major Ben Daimio for Hellboy (2019), but he resigned, much to public outcry. Public clamor did rise following complaints that the character portrayed issues of whitewashing. He quit to create the necessary awareness in Hollywood concerning proper representation. The actor then received applause for his noble choice. Daniel Dae Kim, a Korean-American actor-received the casting of the role. With disappointing box office results, it remained that Skrein's stand had guaranteed himself as a principled artist.

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