Some actors who once aimed for superhero stardom found themselves donning the capes of menacing supervillains instead. Marvel and DC Comics, masters of bringing comic book legends to life, have witnessed legendary actors initially eyeing roles like Iron Man, Captain America, Batman, Spider-Man and Superman. However, fate had a twist as these coveted superhero roles slipped away, only to be snatched up by other talented folks.
Superman, Batman and Spider-Man, the titans of live-action, faced heated auditions. Even the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Iron Man, Thor and Star-Lord had contenders. Check out the actors who auditioned for superheroes but were cast as villains below.
-Britney Jones