Turned down the lead role of Will.He was considered for the role of Hephaestion, but turned down the role due to personal concerns with the character.Turned down the role of John Grady Cole in the movie version of Cormac McCarthy's fine novel.The role of Russell was originally written for Brad Pitt who dropped out saying "I just don't get it enough to do it."Pitt was offered the lead role at one point but turned it down.Turned down Apollo 13 in order to doPitt was lined up to play Jason Bourne but pulled out to play another secret agent inCouldn't accept the role of Mr. Darcy due to conflicting schedules.Actually committed to the film but backed out along with director Ron Howard.He was refused for the role of Willy Wonka.He was cast as Sullivan but dropped out. He did continue to produce the film.Pitt was originally set to play Kevin back when Joel Schumacher was signed on to direct.Pulled out of Darren Aronofsky's sci-fi drama and didinstead.Auditioned for the role of J.D., but the producer and director thought he was too sweet looking for the dark character.Turned down the role of Junuh.According to Vanity Fair, Pitt was offered the lead role but passed because he did not want to do another depressing story after Interview with the Vampire and Legends of the Fall.He was going to play Turkish but took the part of Mickey the Pikey instead.The actor withdrew from the production because he was not happy with the screenplay.He was auditioned for the role of Pvt Witt.Brad Pitt states in the DVD commentary that he was originally offered a "much bigger part" (presumably Clarence) but decided to take the role of the stoner Floyd instead.