Sally Field, Harrison Ford, John Travolta: Iconic roles turned down by major stars
foxnews.comSome of the world's favorite movies could have played out very differently on the big screen. Sally Field turned down the opportunity to be in "The First Wives Club," and Matthew McConaughey was passed up for the lead role in "Titanic." John Travolta was originally slated to appear in "Forrest Gump" before Tom Hanks was cast in the starring role.
Steven Spielberg wanted Harrison Ford to star in "Jurassic Park" before the actor turned down the opportunity. Here is a closer look at other celebrities who had a chance at once-in-a-lifetime movie roles.
Annette Bening- ‘Batman Returns’ Annette Bening was the casting director's first choice when it came to who would play Catwoman in Tim Burton's sequel to the 1989 movie "Batman," "Batman Returns." Ultimately, she had to give up the role after she learned she was pregnant with her and husband Warren Beatty's first child, and the part went to Michelle Pfeiffer. "It’s a great part.
I’m very flattered that Michelle Pfeiffer is doing it, and I’m sure she will be terrific," Bening said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 1991. "I loved the role.
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