From turning down a $250 million payday on Avatar to passing on The Dark Knight, Oscar winner Matt Damon walked away from major blockbusters. Here are ten roles Matt Damon almost played.
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6 Oct 2026
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10 Famous Movie Roles Almost Played by Matt Damon
8. Harvey Dent In The Dark Knight
7. Jake Sully In Avatar
6. Ennis Del Mar In Brokeback Mountain
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5. Matt Murdock In Daredevil
4. James T. Kirk In Star Trek
3. The Kid In The Quick And The Dead
2. Dan White In Milk
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1. Micky Ward In The Fighter
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From turning down a $250 million payday on Avatar to passing on The Dark Knight, Oscar winner Matt Damon walked away from major blockbusters. Here are ten roles Matt Damon almost played.