Actors who rejected the chance to work with Christopher Nolan
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Sep 26, 2023
Josh Hartnett: Batman Begins
Josh Hartnett turned down the offer as he feared that the role might negatively impact his career
Matt Damon: The Dark Knight
Matt Damon was approached for the role of Harvey Dent , but the former had to turn it down as he had already allotted his dates
Anthony Hopkins: Batman Begins
Anthony Hopkins was offered the role of Alfred Pennyworth but passed up on the opportunity due to unknown reasons
Harrison Ford: Insomnia
Harrison Ford was initially meant to play the role of Detective Will Dormer, but the actor decided to withdraw from the movie
Irrfan Khan: Interstellar
Late actor Irrfan Khan allowed the opportunity to pass as he was already committed to his role in another film
Brad Pitt: Memento
Nolan had the opportunity to cast Brad Pitt, but the actor decided to pass up the role of Leonard Shelby
Will Smith: Inception
Christopher Nolan had approached Will Smith first for the role of Dom Cobb but the actor turned down the offer for reasons unknown
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