Gibson reportedly rejected the role because he felt he was too old to play the role, but he was only 43 years old at the time. Russell Crowe took the part in his stead, earning himself an Oscar for Best Actor.
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Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers
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