Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

"When that little pig was put down on that big pitch and saw the blue sky and the green grass and the sea, that pig just took off," Cromwell told Vice. "I said, 'I don't want any part of this. I am out.'"

Since starring in Babe, Cromwell has become an outspoken environmental activist and supporter of animal rights, even leading to multiple arrests in the name of the cause. He especially loves pigs, who have obviously earned a special place in his heart.

Orson Welles directed much of Citizen Kane from a wheelchair, after injuring himself on set.
Darth Vader only has 12 minutes of screen time in the original Star Wars.
Disney wanted Robert De Niro as Captain Jack Sparrow, but he declined the role because he thought the movie was going to bomb.
For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.

Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

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