Whatever reason they had, none of these actors took the parts of DC heroes and villains they were offered.
Over more than 50 years of movies based on DC Comics, many of the biggest names in Hollywood have signed on to portray the company’s iconic heroes and villains.
If they had said yes, the DC Movie Universe — and in some cases the entire film industry — could look very different.
These major stars could have played some of your favorite DC Comics’ heroes onscreen.