Major Roles Rejected by Famous Actors
Leonardo DiCaprio – ‘American Psycho’
Christian Bale is known to bring an intensity to his roles and go to extreme measures when playing a character. It was only fitting that he’d play a character who resorted to truly extreme sadomasochism. But the role of Patrick Bateman had numerous big names attached before Bale was finally given the role. First Johnny Depp, then Brad Pitt, and finally Edward Norton all were tapped. Lionsgate Films then publicly announced Leonardo DiCaprio was set to play the role, before DiCaprio backed out so as not to dishearten his enormous Titanic fanbase (“I’ll never let go, Jack.” Jack whacks her with an ax. …). And finally, Ewan McGregor was offered the role but declined. Phew.
