#10: He Also Turned Down Star Wars

Before Harrison Ford became synonymous with Han Solo, George Lucas considered Burt Reynolds for the role. However, Reynolds turned it down, believing the script was too childish. Of course, Star Wars became a global phenomenon, and Han Solo became one of the most iconic characters in film history.

Ford, a then-unknown actor, landed the role and became a superstar. Reynolds later admitted he made a mistake, but at the time, he was focusing on Smokey and the Bandit and other action comedies, which were making him one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors.