Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Al Pacino, Star Wars

Similar to Sean Connery’s own issues with The Lord of the Rings, Al Pacino struggled to understand the script for Star Wars, which prevented him from taking on the role of Han Solo. He later described the decision as a “missed opportunity.”

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.