8 Actors Who Initially Said No to Movie Roles That Ended Up Changing Their Careers

As important as it is for a director to carefully select actors who can represent their artistic vision in a film, it is equally crucial for actors to be able to decide which roles might work for them and which ones might not. Making this decision is critical because every single role an actor takes on can dramatically change the course of their career, for better or for worse. Moreover, once the role is accepted, there is often no turning back: the actor must give it all to contribute in the best way possible so that the role becomes a highlight in that actor’s resume.