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