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Denzel Washingtonhas had many prolific roles over his long and illustrious film career.
After starring inThe Equalizer 3in 2023, Washington will star as Macrinus inRidley Scott’s highly anticipatedGladiator II.
Despite the actor’s impressive career, he has lost out on a handful of roles in iconic films.
11Leave The World Behind (2023)
Washington was initially slated to portray G.H.
Scott in Netflix’s apocalyptic thrillerLeave the World Behinddirected byMr.
The role eventually went to Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali after Washington stepped away from the project.
However, Costner was not Eastwood’s first pick to play Butch.
Initially, the director wanted Denzel Washington to play the role, but the actor turned the part down.
He was nervous about taking that leap.
ButWashington later admitted that he made a mistake in passing onMichael Claytonbecause of how successful it was.
The slaves took control of the vessel, and a battle ensued.
The studios pushed back against casting Cheadle, and the executives wanted someone like Washington for the role.
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The actor turned the role down, though,because he can’t sing, and Foxx can.
The actor turned it down, and the rest is history.
