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Joseph Kosinski distances himself from Disney's latest sci-fi disappointment, explaining why he doesn't consider it a legitimate follow-up to his 2010 film despite being credited as executive producer.

The Academy Award-winning actor reveals the one role he turned down that still haunts him today, plus the blockbuster audition that could have changed everything.

The Hollywood legend came surprisingly close to landing the iconic spy role in the 1970s, but one powerful decision-maker had different ideas about who should play 007.

The beloved actor passed on playing Batman's nemesis not once, but twice, calling his decisions incredibly foolish. His missed opportunities with major directors still sting decades later.

The comedy legend was set to play Shaggy and co-write the script for the live-action adaptation, calling it his 'childhood dream,' but was ultimately replaced before filming began.

The Oscar-winning actor opens up about his reluctance to step behind the camera and reveals which legendary filmmaker convinced him directing isn't his path.

After decades of missed opportunities and near-collaborations, Leonardo DiCaprio is finally getting his chance to work with the filmmaker he's admired since he was a teenager. Their long-awaited partnership promises to be worth the wait.

The legendary actor almost donned the cape and cowl in the 1960s TV series but walked away, fearing he couldn't handle the campy superhero role that eventually made Adam West famous.

The Star Wars sequel trilogy star reveals she had heard whispers about Adam Driver's planned Ben Solo movie with Steven Soderbergh before it was officially cancelled.

The role of Albus Dumbledore is iconic, but it almost went to a completely unexpected actor. A legendary Bollywood star was approached to audition for the part after Richard Harris's passing. Discover the surprising story behind the casting decision and why it never came to be.

Many actors have a list of roles they wish they'd taken, but John Travolta's is particularly stunning. Discover the blockbuster films he passed on, which ended up defining the careers of other Hollywood legends.

Even Hollywood legends have roles that got away. George Clooney recently shared a story about a career-defining part he lost to a now-famous friend, a friendly rivalry that continues to this day. He also dropped some major news about a beloved franchise's return.