20 times actors backed out of roles that became cultural phenomena

11. Sandra Bullock as Maggie in Million Dollar Baby

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Million Dollar Baby (2004) was an empowering film and Hilary Swank even won an Oscar for her determined performance. Before Swank put on the boxing gloves, it was Sandra Bullock who was supposed to play the role. Bullock stated that she fought a lot to get Million Dollar Baby off the ground but it didn’t work. Things changed when Clint Eastwood stepped in and Bullock believes that everything happens for a reason.

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