Stars that rejected some of Hollywood's biggest roles (Photo)

Telegram brings back stars that have rejected the roles that would make them rich and even more famous.

Jack Nicholson and “Godfather”

Hollywood vet has confessed that he has rejected Michael Corleone's role in cult-film “Godfather”, who was later admitted to Al Pacino.

I used to think that Indians should be portrayed by Indians and Italians. Many actors have been able to play Corleone, including me, but Al Pacino was the real Michael Corleone”, declared Nicholson.

Will Smith and “Matrix”

Fans had a strong desire to see Will Smith in the role of Neo, that they had done shoots with him in the key role of “Matrix”

However, Smith had refused the role by saying he simply knew that “Matrix” was not for him

I've seen Keanu (Reeves) in that role, and I rarely say that, but I would have just broken it”, Smith said.

Matt LeBlanc and “Modern Family”

Matt LeBlanc has indicated that he was offered the role of Phil Dunphyt in the series “Modern Family”, which he rejected.

This role was then entrusted to actor Ty Bunrell, who thanks to him has become very successful. He won two more Emmy awards.

The star of comic hit-sector, “Friends”, showed that the offer was received in 2009, when the shoot of the series “Joey” was cancelled.

I remember that when I read the script, it seemed good to me, but I didn't think I was the right man to play the”, Matt said.

Dana Delany and “Sex and the City”

Dana Delany has indicated that she had taken an offer to play the famous Carrie Bradshaw in the series “Sex and the City”.

Her friend Darren Star had offered her the role, but she said no.

Instead, Sarah Jessica Parker accepted the role and then the extraordinary success that followed is known. /Telegraph/