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 Roles turned down by Kurt Russell:

Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction
Kurt Russell turned down the role of Andrew Glass because of the nudity required.
Actor who got the part: David Morrissey

Batman Begins
Kurt Russell was considered for the role of James Gordon.
Actor who got the part: Gary Oldman

Batman Forever
Kurt Russell was considered for the role of Batman.
Actor who got the part: Val Kilmer

Batman Triumphant
Kurt Russell was considered for the role of batman.

Bull Durham
Russell was considered for the role of Crash Davis. (he actually helped develop the script too)
Actor who got the part: Kevin Costner

The Expendables
Kurt Russell was offered a role but turned it down.

Jarhead
Kurt Russell was considered for the role of Kazinski in Jarhead (2005).
Actor who got the part: Chris Cooper

Jurassic Park
Kurt Russell turned down the lead role due to salary demands.
Actor who got the part: Sam Neill

Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Kurt Russell turned down the role of Sands.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp

The Sound of Music
Auditioned to play one of the "von Trapp" kids.
Actor who got the part: Nicholas Hammond

Splash
Russell was considered for the role of Allen.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Star Wars
Considered for the role of Han Solo.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford






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