12 Roles actors were too afraid to take (With Pictures)

5. Denzel Washington – David Mills in SE7EN

David Fincher originally wanted to have two black police officers in Seven, Morgan Freeman mentoringDenzel Washington. However, Denzel couldn’t get into the Seven script. He told Entertainment Weekly, “They offered me the Brad Pitt part, but I was like, ‘this is so dark and evil.’” Denzel couldn’t get over the creepy and scary vibes the film gave him and decided to pass on the offer. The role went to Brad Pitt. After Denzel saw the film, he admitted that he regretted his decision.