23 Actors Who Turned Down Huge Movie Roles
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Michael Keaton may be best known for his 1989 role as Batman, but he recently revealed that he turned down another huge role as the lead in "Groundhog Day" because he simply "didn't get it."
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Keaton's not alone.
Harrison Ford wasn't originally sought out to play Han Solo, nor was Scarlett Johansson the original choice for Marvel's Black Widow. And we may have seen Brad Pitt in a very different role if it wasn't for his kids.
We rounded up 23 actors and actresses who turned down possible career-changing roles.
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