Apparently, Sam Raimi was looking for anyone who could overact and DEVOUR scenery when he began casting for Norman Osborn in his first Spider-Man movie.
Were not sure that we can actually see that, but according to the Lethal Weapon actor, it almost happened.
Gibsons bit of almost-happened casting got us remembering the 10 best examples of prominent superhero roles that were ALMOST played by another actor.
After Dafoe, Chris Cooper played him (briefly) in Marc Webbs Spider-Man movies, and wed be stunned if Marvel didnt cast him again now that they are remaking Spider-Man movies in house.