20 actors who rejected iconic roles (and who replaced them)

4) Matt Damon turned down Jake Sully in Avatar

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Matt Damon turned down the lead role of Jake Sully in Avatar due to scheduling conflicts with the Bourne series. James Cameron had offered him a rare 10% share of the film's box office revenue, which could have earned Damon over $250 million given Avatar's record-breaking success. Damon later expressed regret over the decision, joking it was the "dumbest thing" he ever turned down. The role ultimately went to Sam Worthington, propelling his career to new heights.

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