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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

Die Hard (?????)
Kurt Russell turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis
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Jarhead
Kurt Russell was considered for the role of Kazinski in Jarhead (2005).
Actor who got the part: Chris Cooper

Jumanji (?????)
Russell was considered to play Alan.
Actor who got the part: Robin Williams
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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

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

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (?????)
Kurt Russell was considered for the role of Eddie Valiant.
Actor who got the part: Bob Hoskins
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Did you know that Kurt Russell was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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» Escape From New York
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