Tom Hanks
Bill Murray, John Travolta, and Chevy Chase all turned down this iconic role before Tom Hanks said yes. Tom Hanks is an American actor best known for his work in Splash, Big, Turner and Hooch, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, You've Got Mail, The Green Mile, Catch Me If You Can, Cast Away, The Da Vinci Code, Bridge of Spies, The Post, Captain Phillips, Saving Mr. Banks, Sully, and the Toy Story series. He is beloved by critics and audiences for his easygoing and down-to-earth charm. He received Academy Awards for Best Actor for his role in Philadelphia and for his role in Forrest Gump.
Sally Field
Sally Field is an American actress who has won two Academy Awards over the course of her lengthy career. Her films include Mrs. Doubtfire, Forrest Gump, Steel Magnolias, Norma Rae, Lincoln, Hello, My Name is Doris, Soapdish, Places in the Heart, Where the Heart Is, and Two Weeks. She won the Best Actress Academy Award for her roles in Places in the Heart and Norma Rae.
Gary Sinise
For his performance as Lieutenant Dan, Gary Sinise received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His other films include Of Mice and Men, The Green Mile, Apollo 13, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Impostor, Reindeer Games, Truman, and The Human Stain.
Mykelti Williamson
David Alan Grier, Ice Cube, and Dave Chapelle turned down the role of Bubba before Mykelti Williamson agreed to take it on. Mykelti Williamson is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as the memorable "Bubba." His other films include Con Air, Fences, Free Willy, Three Kings, Lucky Number Slevin, and The Final Destination.
Robin Wright
Robin Wright is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump, Adore, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, White Oleander, She's So Lovely, Home at the End of the World, and Hurlyburly. She is also widely recognized from her work on the television show House of Cards.
