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

8) Al Pacino turned down Han Solo in Star Wars

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Al Pacino initially declined the role of Han Solo in Star Wars because he hadn't gotten a clue about the script, despite a hefty salary offered to him. At that point, he was basking in the glory of The Godfather and was receiving massive offers for major film roles. Having read the script and receiving advice from a mentor, he passed this opportunity on to Harrison Ford, whose performance as Han Solo became legendary.

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