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10 Famous Movie Roles Almost Played by Matt Damon

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.

6 Oct 2026

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  1. A split cover comparison of Avatar and The Dark Knight.
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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.

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