Three actors who turned down superhero roles

Being part of a superhero movie or franchise has helped the careers of many actors. Stars like Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, and Chris Evans have enjoyed immense popularity because of their iconic roles. For actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Rudd, being part of a superhero universe became a boost to their established careers, bringing them new fans and opportunities. However, there are actors who actually turned down some iconic superhero roles. Here are some of them. Joe Cianciotto.Joseph Gordon Levitt Many insiders claim that the Inception star was offered roles in many MCU films from Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, to Guardians of the Galaxy. While JGL never admitted to these reports, fans can totally see him as a superhero. With versatile acting skills, dashing good looks, and a charismatic personality, he has the potential to make a superhero likable. Unfortunately for audiences, it seems that he's not interested in these kinds of roles. Joe Cianciotto. 

Emily Blunt  Joe Cianciotto. The British actress was offered the role of Natasha Romanoff and Peggy Carter, which she both turned down. Unlike other actors, Blunt confirmed that she was offered the role of Black Widow. However, due to scheduling conflicts, she turned down the role that eventually went to Scarlett Johansson. Same as with Black Widow, scheduling conflicts also prevented her from taking on the role that would put Hayley Atwell on the radar of comic book fans. Tom Cruise Imagining the Marvel Cinematic Universe without Robert Downey Jr. seems to be impossible. However, as many people have seen RDJ's audition for the role of Tony Stark, he was also a choice among many bright actors in Hollywood. According to some reports, Tom Cruise was supposed to be Iron Man before RDJ came along. Thankfully, the role fit Robert Downey Jr. so well and Cruise found projects that were also good fits for him. Joe Cianciotto.