5 Actors Who Came To Regret Getting Their Iconic Roles
It's a tough balance between famous and infamous.
Making it in Hollywood is a tough enough task that only the most talented actors can accomplish it. But some are far less grateful than others for the opportunities that later proved to be their breakthroughs.
Whether they realized they weren't ready for the big time or just didn't like the project in the first place, many celebrities open up about their regrets.
Here are 5 actors and actresses who wish they could rewrite the past. Despite the fame, money, and overall success, these people would turn down their most iconic roles in a heartbeat.
Dakota Johnson ( Fifty Shades of Grey)
Although the actress claims to have no regrets, she stated that she wouldn't be doing the movie if she knew what the working conditions would be like.
With the author of the original books, E.L. James, on set, it was a constant battle of what would and wouldn't work on screen. Johnson admits that the filming was a psychotic experience for her.
Zac Efron (High School Musical)
It's not surprising that after the success of the High School Musical franchise, many young teens could only recognize Zac Efron as Troy Bolton.
It was extremely difficult for the actor to shake off this role and move on to something more serious, even years after the movie ended.
George Reeves (Adventures of Superman )
It is one thing for an actor to be annoyed at being associated with a certain role, but it is another to be afraid for his life.
Unfortunately for George Reeves, his portrayal of the steely-eyed Superman was so good that it led some fans to believe the part was true and show up at his door with a loaded gun.
Alec Guinness (Star Wars )
Despite portraying the very popular character of Obi-Wan Kenobi in an iconic Star Wars franchise, Guinness did not share a bit of enthusiasm for it.
It's hard to imagine why he took the role in the first place, as he described the script to his friends as "fairy tale rubbish".
Shia LaBeouf (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull)
One of the worst things you can do as an actor is disappoint your audience, and that's exactly how Shia LaBeouf felt after the film was released.
The actor took the blame in a very admirable way, saying that he was the one to blame for the movie's failure. Although, this is the part where fans might disagree.
Source: Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times