Who turned down Marvel?

These actors all got offered high-profile gigs in Marvel movies and turned them down.
  • Russell Crowe, Wolverine. Universal/Fox. ...
  • Matt Damon, Daredevil. ...
  • Rachel McAdams, Pepper Potts. ...
  • Emily Blunt, Black Widow. ...
  • Emily Blunt, Agent Carter. ...
  • Mel Gibson, Odin. ...
  • Jessica Chastain, Maya Hansen. ...
  • Joaquin Phoenix, Doctor Strange.
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Who rejected Marvel?

From Leonardo DiCaprio to Russell Crowe, there have been some pretty big names over the years who have turned Marvel down for a starring role in a superhero movie. Marvel movies are big business.
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Who else auditioned for Marvel?

Here's a list of 15 actors who were almost considered for major MCU roles.
  • 8 Tom Cruise — Iron Man.
  • 9 Liam Hemsworth— Thor. ...
  • 10 John Krasinski — Captain America. ...
  • 11 Emily Blunt — Black Widow. ...
  • 12 Saoirse Ronan — Scarlet Witch. ...
  • 13 Ryan Gosling - Doctor Strange. ...
  • 14 Daniel Craig — Thor. ...
  • 15 Sam Rockwell — Iron Man. Marvel Studios. ...
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Who is quitting Marvel?

Gunn's “Guardians” cast members Zoe Saldaña and Dave Bautista have already gone on record saying they're exiting Marvel along with Gunn following the release of “Guardians Vol.
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Who turned down Iron Man role?

Kevin Feige reveals that before Robert Downey Jr. became the face of Marvel Studios as Tony Stark in Iron Man, the role was offered to Clive Owen. Before Robert Downey Jr. became Tony Stark in 2008's Iron Man, the film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the part was turned down by Clive Owen.
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Actors Who Turned Down Marvel

Who else auditioned for Thor?

Tom Hiddleston was one of the many young men who auditioned to play Thor, but Marvel felt he was a better fit for Loki. Those who also tested included Charlie Hunnam, Alexander Skarsgard, Joel Kinnaman, Kevin McKidd, and even WWE star Triple-H.
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Who else auditioned for Captain America?

Michael Cassidy, Scott Porter, Mike Vogel, and Patrick Flueger were all on the table at one point, and while his name was also in the ring, Chase Crawford wasn't allowed to test for Cap to his starring role as Nate Archibald on the teen drama Gossip Girl.
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Is Chris Hemsworth out of Marvel?

The actor currently is not contracted for any more Marvel movies. He really wants to do “some other stuff for a while,” but he'll return if it's a creatively rich opportunity. “I love the experience,” Hemsworth said. “I love the fact that I've been able to do something fairly different throughout the process.
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Did Chris Evans quit Marvel?

Chris Evans' Marvel Contract Ended After Avengers: Endgame.
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Has Elizabeth Olsen quit Marvel?

However, these rumors are almost certainly false. It does indeed appear that Elizabeth Olsen and the Scarlet Witch are taking a break from the MCU, which makes sense both narratively and in terms of Olsen wanting time to enjoy other roles.
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Who almost played Thanos?

Josh was somebody who came up," Gunn said. "I'm a big fan of his work, and he was somebody who came up who really had the weight that you need for somebody like Thanos." But Brolin wasn't the only contender. "We talked about Pauly Shore for a long time.
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Who almost played Tony Stark?

Iron Man: 6 Actors Almost Cast as Tony Stark in the MCU
  1. 1 Leonardo DiCaprio. Paramount Pictures.
  2. 2 Timothy Olyphant. FX Network. ...
  3. 3 Nicolas Cage. Sony Pictures Releasing. ...
  4. 4 Tom Cruise. Paramount Pictures. ...
  5. 5 Hugh Jackman. 20th Century Studios. ...
  6. 6 Sam Rockwell. Paramount Pictures. ...
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Who almost played Dr Strange?

A ton of actors were considered to play Strange before the producers' first choice finally agreed to do it, including Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Ryan Gosling, Jon Hamm, Ethan Hawke, Jack Huston, Oscar Isaac, Matthew McConaughey, Ewan McGregor, Keanu Reeves, and Justin Theroux.
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Who refused to join the new Avengers?

The riot is quelled, although 42 inmates escape. Captain America declares fate has brought this group together, just as it had the original Avengers. Most of the heroes agree to join the team. Daredevil refuses the offer and Sentry flies off.
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Who is the weakest member of Marvel?

MCU: The Weakest Superheroes, Ranked
  • 8 Hawkeye.
  • 7 Falcon.
  • 6 James Rhodes (Rhodey)
  • 5 Quicksilver.
  • 4 The Punisher.
  • 3 Star-Lord.
  • 2 Korg.
  • 1 Nick Fury.
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What is the weakest Marvel team?

Marvel: The 10 Weakest Superhero Teams
  1. 1 Things Rarely End Well For The Great Lakes Avengers.
  2. 2 Slingers Was A Bad Name And A Weak Team. ...
  3. 3 Fantastic Force Was A Misuse Of Power. ...
  4. 4 Sandman Kept The Wild Pack In The Mix. ...
  5. 5 The Champions Were Not Particularly Fearsome. ...
  6. 6 Cap's Avengers Had Heart But No Power. ...
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Has Robert Downey Jr left Marvel?

Downey has good reasons for his decision to leave the role of Iron Man and the MCU. In 2020, Downey said in an interview (via Hindustan Times) that he had done all he could with the character: "Playing Tony/Iron Man was hard and I dug deep.
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Is Robert Downey Jr retired?

Actor Robert Downey Jr has been semi-retired after starring in his final Marvel movie, Avengers: Endgame, in 2019. After that, he attempted to launch a new franchise for himself with Dolittle, but the movie ended up bombing, and pushed RDJ further away from acting.
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Is Tom Hiddleston quitting Loki?

Tom Hiddleston, who has played Loki since 2011's Thor, explained his character's final moments in an interview with Jimmy Fallon. “It all comes full circle,” he said. “It's the conclusion to Seasons One and Two, and it's also the conclusion to six films and 12 episodes and 14 years of my life.
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What illness does Chris Hemsworth have?

Around the same time, Hemsworth also revealed that while filming Limitless, he learned he has a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease. It's not a guaranteed diagnosis, but his genetic makeup leaves him at a much higher risk to develop the disease later in life.
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Why is Chris Hemsworth not playing Thor anymore?

His work previously appeared at PopCulture.com, Heavy, and TheCelebrityCafe.com. Chris Hemsworth's plans to step back from acting were inspired by a desire to spend more time with his children, and not by a genetic test that showed he has a high chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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Are they getting rid of Thor?

While there are currently no known plans to bring Thor back, it is expected that the character will play a role in the upcoming Avengers sequels, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty on May 1, 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027.
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Who turned down the role of Black Widow?

Emily Blunt On Why She Turned Down Marvel's Black Widow Role – Deadline.
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Who tried out for Black Widow?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe nearly took a very different route with their Black Widow character. Before Scarlett Johansson suited up as the beloved Avenger, Emily Blunt was going to play the role. Paramount Pictures had the actress as their first choice to play Natasha Romanoff in Iron Man 2.
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Who almost played Black Panther?

Black Panther: Djimon Hounsou & Anthony Mackie Almost Played T'Challa. Before Chadwick Boseman was cast, there were three other actors considered to play T'Challa/Black Panther – and, funny enough, they all joined the MCU at some point.
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