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

2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards  - Arrivals - Source: Getty
Shia LaBeouf at the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty

16) Charlie Hunnam

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The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Charlie Hunnam left the film Fifty Shades of Grey right before the shoot when it was starting. His scheduling conflicts were cited as Sons of Anarchy. He reportedly also didn't like the degree of attention surrounding the role. Jamie Dornan eventually replaced him and took the movie to the global level. Hunnam later revealed relief at escaping the franchise and pursuing more personal projects, such as King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and Shantaram, that he envisioned better for his career.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma