Eight unplayed roles of Johnny Depp Bashny.Net

Johnny Depp - a unique actor with a unique career in which the Mad Hatter from "Alice in Wonderland" peacefully coexists with the Indian Tonto of "The Lone Ranger". Earning a record-breaking year of $ 75 million, he was in the 2012 Guinness Book of Records as the highest paid actor. Today participated Depp - almost guarantee high fees for the film.

In the '90s and 2000s Depp auditioned for several roles, as a result, got the other actors. But we can at least imagine how it would look in these, now cult films:





Speed ​​(1994)



Depp was one of many who turned down the role of Jack Trevi "speed". One of those who refused - Stephen Baldwin, argued that this image - almost one to one "Die Hard." Directed by Jan de Bont stopped on the candidacy of Keanu Reeves once looked "Point Break».

The Matrix (1999)



Depp was the first person Larry Wachowski and Andrew wanted to see in the role of Neo, but studio executives insisted on a "cash" actors like Brad Pitt or Val Kilmer (yes, in those days was considered Kilmer steeper Depp). As a result, the role went to Keanu Reeves again, becoming one of the biggest successes in his acting career.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)



A promising young actor Johnny Depp was considered one of the most suitable candidates for the role of Ferris Byullera, along with Jim Carrey and Tom Cruise. In the end, all three were rejected and the role went to Matthew Broderick - John Hughes claimed that it was his imagined when he wrote this role.

Interview with the Vampire (1994)



Johnny Depp was offered the role of Lestat, which as a result has played Tom Cruise - at that time it was considered a "cash».

Ghost Rider (2007)



Johnny Depp showed interest in the role of Johnny Blaze, but Nicolas Cage was more insistent, and the role went to last.

Hulk (2003)



The role of Bruce Banner (Hulk) Depp refused in 2003 and it has played Eric Bana.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)



The first contender for the main male role in the film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was Johnny Depp, but he had to give up, because in this period, he was swamped with work in other projects.

Pulp Fiction (1994)



In "Pulp Fiction" Depp was to play the role of Pumpkin, but she got as a result of Tim Roth.

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