Top 20 Actors That Turned Down Incredibly Massive Roles

3. Matt Damon – Jake Sully

When it came to casting Jake Sully for Avatar, Matt Damon was James Cameron’s first choice. However, Matt had to turn the role down because it conflicted with The Bourne Ultimatum. So the role was given to Sam Worthington, and the movie became one of the highest grossing films of all time. While Matt Damon’s career has not suffered, Jake Sully is one role he might regret missing out on.