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In a 2015 interview, Zoë Kravitz revealed that she auditioned for a component in Christopher Nolan’s The Darkish Knight Rises, however was informed she was “too city” for the position.2.
Maggie Gyllenhaal shared that she was informed by a Hollywood producer she was merely “too outdated” to play the love curiosity reverse a 55-year-old man, regardless of being 37 on the time.3.
Scarlett Johansson was informed she was basically “too horny” for the lead position in David Fincher’s adaptation of The Lady with the Dragon Tattoo.4.
Tiffany Haddish revealed how she used to “secretly” file auditions by leaving her purse behind so she might hear why she was rejected for sure roles, a few of which claimed, “She’s so ghetto.”5.
Regé-Jean Web page shared how he was denied the position of Superman’s grandfather within the Syfy collection Krypton because of his pores and skin colour.6.
Mindy Kaling recalled an audition the place she was rejected for not being “engaging sufficient” to play herself on a sketch present.7.
Elle Fanning defined the really “disgusting” purpose she misplaced out on a task at age 16, and not too long ago, she was rejected for “not having sufficient Instagram followers.”8.
Nia Lengthy revealed she was handed over for a lead position within the 2000 Charlie’s Angels movie for being “too outdated” and “too subtle.”9.
Priyanka Chopra shared that she misplaced out on a film position for being “too ethnic.”10.
Winona Ryder was informed she misplaced out on a task as a result of she was “too Jewish,” and was informed individually that she “wasn’t engaging sufficient” to be a star within the ’80s by a casting director.11.
Meryl Streep revealed she was rejected from an enormous position within the 1976 King Kong remake as a result of she was “too ugly.”12.
Catherine Zeta-Jones defined that she misplaced out on the primary position within the theatrical play, Features of Love, for being “too outdated” on the age of 19.13.
Equally, Olivia Wilde was additionally informed she was “too outdated” to play reverse Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Road, regardless of being solely 29.14.
James McAvoy shared that he is misplaced many roles because of his 5’7″ top making him “too quick” for sure components.15.
Lastly, Reese Witherspoon said she’s misplaced varied roles because of the truth that she’s “too good” for sure components, amongst different ridiculous causes.Know any extra actors who’ve been denied roles for ridiculous causes? Share within the feedback down under!