Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Emily Blunt, Iron Man 2

Before Scarlett Johansson took over the role, Emily Blunt was the first choice for Black Widow in Iron Man 2. Blunt supposedly backed out because of timing, but Deadline reported that the actress left the project due to a low paycheck.

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