Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Johnny Depp, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

In the 1980s, Hollywood up-and-comer Johnny Depp was one of the actors considered for the titular character in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Depp ended up turning down the role as the result of a scheduling conflict, which made room for Matthew Broderick to perform in the legendary John Hughes flick.

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Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Johnny Depp, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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