20 actors who rejected successful films 

3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala - Arrivals - Source: Getty
3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala - Arrivals - Source: Getty

7) ⁠Jonah Hill - The Hangover

"Don't Look Up" World Premiere - Source: Getty
"Don't Look Up" World Premiere - Source: Getty

⁠Jonah Hill was to play the role of Alan in The Hangover. Instead, Hill passed it down, believing that he didn't have that quirky vibe for this character. Alan, as interpreted by Zach Galifianakis, became the most iconic character in the movie, and The Hangover turned out to be a highly profitable hit at the box office. Jonah Hill later went on record admitting that he regretted not taking up the role, since it would've proven to be the ideal role for his comedic expertise. Despite missing out on The Hangover, Hill's career kicked off with 21 Jump Street and Moneyball.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu