Hollywood Actors Who Turned Down Disney Parts

Disney is one of the biggest movie-producing companies in Hollywood. But that doesn’t mean that every actor is jumping for the opportunity to be in one of their films or TV shows.

As a matter of fact, there are a lot of big-name actors who turned down a part in a Disney movie, and some of these performers will leave you stunned.

Whether it was because they didn’t want to be associated with “the happiest place on Earth,” or they just couldn’t reach a deal with the famous studio, these actors won’t be famous for their Disney roles any time soon.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio would have played Max Dennison, the teen who accidentally brought the Sanderson sisters back in “Hocus Pocus.” But he turned the part down because he was waiting to see if he landed the lead in the film “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” and boy, did that pay off for his career!

Emma Watson

Emma Watson was offered the role of Cinderella in the live-action film of the same name, but she said no. So, the role went to Lily James instead.

But a few years later, she finally said yes to Disney princess dress, and took on the role of Belle in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast.”

Will Smith

Will Smith was offered the role of Holt Farrier in Disney’s live-action version of “Dumbo,” but he reportedly turned it down.

Eventually, he signed on to play the Genie in the live-action version of “Aladdin.”

Selena Gomez

Disney wanted Selena Gomez to play Mitchie in the Disney Channel TV movie “Camp Rock.” But Gomez didn’t feel like she was ready to take on such a role yet and wanted to build her acting base first. So, the role went to Demi Lovato instead.