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Roles turned down by Heath Ledger:
Considered for the role of Alexander (Colin Farrell).
Heath Ledger was attached to this film, but dropped out to play The Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).
Actor who got the part: Hugh Jackman
Heath Ledger tried to get a part as one of the two brothers in the film, but they had too difficult a time finding another actor that looked similar enough to be his brother.
Actor who got the part: Sean Patrick Flanery / Norman Reedus
Heath Ledger was reportedly considered for the role of Kar in Bulletproof Monk.
Actor who got the part: Seann William Scott
Heath Ledger was reportedly considered for the role of James Bond.
Actor who got the part: Daniel Craig
Heath Ledger was offered Ryan Phillipe's role but turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Ryan Phillippe
Heath Ledger was originally going to act opposite Rachel Weisz, but ended up dropping out and Colin Farrel replaces him.
Actor who got the part: Colin Farrel
Heath Ledger was turned down for the role of Satan.
Actor who got the part: Gabriel Byrne
Heath Ledger was in talks to join the film, presumably to play the part later taken by Paul Bettany.
Actor who got the part: Paul Bettany
Considered for the part of Christian.
Actor who got the part: Ewan McGregor
Had been expected to star for director Joel and Ethan Coen, but dropped out of the film.
Ledger was said to be considered for the role of Lestat.
Actor who got the part: Stuart Townsend
Heath Ledger was offered the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man but declined because he didn't want to risk being typecast as a super-hero.
Actor who got the part: Tobey McGuire
Did you know that Heath Ledger was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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