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 Roles turned down by Hugh Jackman:

Casino Royale
Jackman was considered for the role of James Bond.
Actor who got the part: Daniel Craig

Chicago
Hugh Jackman turned down the part of Billy Flynn.
Actor who got the part: Richard Gere

The Da Vinci Code
Hugh Jackman was considered for the role of Robert Langdon.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Grand Theft Parsons
Hugh Jackman was supposed to star as Phil Kaufmann but dropped out because of X2 and Van Helsing.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Knoxville

Hollywoodland
Pulled out of playing TV "Superman" George Reeves because of other commitments.
Actor who got the part: Ben Affleck

The Phantom of the Opera
Hugh Jackman was apparently one of the many actors considered for the movie version of The Phantom of the Opera.
Actor who got the part: Gerard Butler

Pride and Glory
Originally cast as the lead before financing dropped out and production stalled. Moved on to other projects.
Actor who got the part: Edward Norton

The Punisher
Hugh Jackman turned down the role of Frank Castle to do the Van Helsing film instead.
Actor who got the part: Thomas Jane

Sahara
Jackman was signed on to play Dirk Pitt but backed out after production was pushed back.
Actor who got the part: Matthew McConaughey






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