1. Brokeback Mountain (2005) There were a handful of other actors considered for the parts of Ledger and Gylenhaal, among them Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Hartnett, Colin Farrel and Billy Crudup. Though, none is more interesting than the consideration of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
2. The Matrix (1999) Would you believe it? Will Smith was an early choice in playing Neo, but he turned it down to make "Wild Wild West." He admitted to regretting it.
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