![10 Actors Who Almost Turned Down Iconic Movie Roles](https://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2020/10/actors-roles.jpg?w=980&q=75)
10 Actors Who Almost Turned Down Iconic Movie Roles
There’s a lot that goes into making a movie, but the stars are front and center. Hollywood’s most beloved movies would be a lot different if their lead actors decided to pass on their roles. Can you imagine Titanic with Matthew McConaughey and Gwyneth Paltrow? Believe it or not, that was a possibility.
While the success of a blockbuster isn’t solely in the hands of its stars, the right combination of actors can turn a movie into a box office sensation. But before that happens, the actors must agree to accept their roles. And sometimes, that’s a difficult process.
Here are 10 actors who almost passed on their iconic movie roles.
Gallery — Co-Stars Who Hated Each Other:
More From Cool 98.7 FM
![‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Passes ‘Titanic’ on the All-Time Box Office List](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2022/08/attachment-top-gun-titanic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![It’s National Comic Book Day!](http://townsquare.media/site/503/files/2020/09/RS18011_GettyImages-1060637972-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Wearing A Mask: 5 Super Heroes That Do/5 That Don’t](http://townsquare.media/site/503/files/2020/07/GettyImages-2700898.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Watch the Heartwarming New Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Onward’](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2019/12/onward.png?w=980&q=75)
![‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Is Still Based on James Gunn’s Script](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2018/08/guardians-in-infinity-war.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![‘The LEGO Movie 2’ Review: The Toys Go to War and Pieces in Space](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2019/01/lego-movie-2-1.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
![Everything Is Still Awesome In ‘The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part’ Trailer, Only This Time in Space](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2018/06/lego-movie-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Will Have More Dinos Than All Previous Movies Combined](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2015/06/jurassic-world-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Tarantino, DiCaprio, More Claim Weinstein Co. Owes Them Millions](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2017/10/Quentin-Tarantino.jpg?w=980&q=75)