Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Giamatti turned down the part because, as noted by Splitsider, his characters tended to be more complex and cerebral than Carell’s at the time. Luckily, Carell played the character to perfection, elevating the show to its legendary status.

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