22 Hollywood superstars were nearly cast as iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe characters!
The role ended up going toChris Evanswhile Smith starred inDavid Ayer’sSuicide Squadfor DC.
While Liam Hemsworth hasn’t landed an MCU role yet, one of his other brothers has.
Luke Hemsworth brieflycameoed in bothThor: RagnarokandThor: Love and Thunderalongside Matt Damon.
The actress has since criticized the MCU, specifically aboutits handling of diversity in its heroes.
Emily Blunt, on the other hand, has been potentially linked to the MCU almost since its inception.
Her name continues to be linked with Marvel Studios,most notably for Sue Storm of the Fantastic Four.
Jensen Ackles - Hawkeye
BeforeJeremy Rennersigned on, the role of Clint Barton was offered toTV mega-star Jensen Ackles.
Ackles couldn’t accept the role however due to his longstanding commitment to the CW TV seriesSupernaturalas Dean Winchester.
Ronan reportedly turned down the role forAvengers: Age of Ultron, although there was no reason given.
He was even rumored to be one of the front runners forAnt-ManbeforePaul Ruddeventually won the role.
Perhaps a new superhero role for the star is still on the cards.
2, which turned out to be Star Lord’s father, Ego the Living Planet.
McConaughey even approached Marvel Studios about playing another massive character:Hulk.
She was also offered the role of Christine Palmer in 2016’sDoctor Strangebut turned it down for the same reason.
Chastain would go on to star in another Marvel franchise, that being throughX-Men: Dark Phoenix.
3(Gillan).
It is currently unclear if Krasinski will continue the role of Mr.
Fantastic in theFantastic Fourmovie, thoughthe actor did confirm that no active discussions about his return are being had.
A recently released video shows Dominique Thorne’s 2016 audition alongside Chadwick Boseman.
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