12 Actors Who Rejected Major Roles And Later Regretted Their Decision

Like all ordinary people, actors experience regret. They might rue taking on a specific role if the part hampers their career in some way — the cast of 2019's "Cats" must've collectively wished they had said no after viewing the kitty litter-infested final product. But other times, performers may look back at parts they turned down for whatever reason and deeply question, "Why didn't I just say yes?"

These regrettably rejected roles open up an alternate universe of possibilities, where fans question if they could have done a better job than who was eventually cast. Would Burt Reynolds have made a suave James Bond? Perhaps Arnold Schwarzenegger might have added more muscle and star power to "The Rock?" And did Ethan Hawke have what it took to be a good and brooding Batman? No one will ever