7 Dream Roles That Actors Wished To Play, But It Didn't Happen

You won't believe this, but famous people haven't yet landed the roles of their dreams on the big screen. They are excited to test their limits and have a lifelong goal of playing a role in which they may express their enthusiasm for something. These individuals demonstrate why one should never rest on their previous accomplishments.
After conducting some research, we concluded that even though these stars appear to be blazing brighter than they ever have before, there is still that one role that has the potential to take their career to the next level.

1. Keanu Reeves as Batman

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Keanu Reeves said in an interview that he's always wanted to play Batman. He then praised Robert Pattinson, the actor who recently played Batman in a movie, stating that Pattinson was a perfect fit for the part. However, he is still hoping to be cast as an older version of Batman in the near future.

2. Drew Barrymore & Adam Sandler

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Even though Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler have starred in several successful romantic comedies together, she says they still have room for one more. After a fan asked, "When are you and Adam Sandler going to make a movie together?" during one show episode, Drew admitted that she hopes to work with Sandler in the future. She disclosed that she and Adam share a fondness for lakes and have discussed filming a story about a couple spending their golden years together on a lake.

3. Dwayne Johnson as King Kamehameha

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Since Dwayne Johnson first arrived in Hollywood in 2001, he has yearned for the opportunity to play King Kamehameha of Hawaii. Dwayne, who is half-Samoan, revealed in 2018 that he would be playing the renowned leader in an upcoming film.

4. Nina Dobrev as Lara Croft

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Nina Dobrev, who stars on The Vampire Diaries, would like to play a wide variety of roles, including Tomb Raider's Lara Croft. Furthermore, she mentioned that she has long harbored Bond-related acting ambitions.

5. Chris Evans as Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors

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Chris Evans's lifelong dream has been to star in a musical. When he was a young actor, the stage instantly felt like a second home to him. What about his ideal acting role? Orin Scrivello from "Little Shop of Horrors," a part first played by Steve Martin in the 1986 film adaptation.

6. Vanessa Hudgens as Catwoman

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The whole thing started when High School Musical fans suggested that Vanessa Hudgens, one of the hit musical stars, would make a great Catwoman in a new Batman film. After seeing some fan art, Vanessa posted a response on her Instagram story, expressing interest in donning the catsuit and tagging it #dreamrole.

7. Jason Momoa as The Crow’s Eric Draven

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After eight long years, Jason Momoa finally got to play Eric Draven in The Crow, but the film ultimately failed to lift off the ground. Jason wrote on Instagram that the movie "needs to be set free" and that he was sad about it.