Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

At first, Tom Selleck was selected to play Indiana Jones, but he was forced to drop the project due to contractual obligations for Magnum, P.I. Eventually, Lucas gave in, and Ford was officially cast in place of Selleck, portraying the iconic role throughout the entirety of the franchise.

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