Lester Speight, the muscle-bound comedian of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon", recently shared with his hometown newspaper his regrets about dropping out of drama class. Let's look at other film stars and the roles they probably regret passing up.
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Morgan State University, formerly Centenary Biblical Institute (1867–1890), Morgan College (1890–1939) and Morgan State College (1939–1975), is located in residential Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is a historically black college and Maryland's designated public urban university. It is the largest HBCU in the state of Maryland. As Maryland's "public urban university", Morgan is committed to providing opportunity of higher education to all persons regardless of socio-economic status. Though it is a public institution, Morgan is not a part of the University System of Maryland; the school opted out of becoming a part of the system and possesses its own governing Board of Regents.
Denzel Washington
Washington thought it was too dark a film for him, but upon seeing the final version, he reportedly said, "Oh, shoot."
Denzel washington turned down detective david mills in se7en
John Travolta
Travolta was starring in a hit sitcom when he was asked by a legendary filmmaker to play the lead in what some consider a cinematic masterpiece.
John travolta turned down bill in days of heaven
Halle Berry
Just imagine Halle Berry starring in this hit thriller -- you might also have some regret that she turned it down.
Halle Berry turned down Annie Potter, Speed
Ralph Macchio
If he could go back in time, Macchio might have chosen this role in addition to his own karate trilogy.
Ralph Macchio turned down Marty McFly back to The future
julia Roberts
Let's face it, Roberts has been in some great films but turning down this Oscar-winning role for the less than acclaimed "Valentine's Day" earns a spot on the regrets list.
Julia roberts turned down leigh anne tuoy in the blind side
Dave Chappelle
When asked by a red-headed TV host about turning down a role in a film that earned six Academy Awards. Chappelle remarked.
Dave chappelle turned down pvt. benjamin buford 'bubba' blue
Sean Connery Maybe if Connery had read a few more books, the former Highlander would have understood the scriptand gone on to make some serious coin with the profit sharing offered for this epic role.
Sir sean connery passed up gandalf in lord of the rings
Molly Ringwald Ringwald was pretty in pink while capturing the hearts of millions throughout the '80s, but she turned down this film, which may have extended her career into the '90s.
Molly ringwald turned down pretty women role
Bette Midler
The role was reportedly written for Midler, yet she turned it down, quipping, "My fans don't want to seeme in a wimple."
Bette midler turned down sister mary clarence in sister act
Jake Gyllenhaal
Gyllenhaal flexed his pecs in a certain film and turned down one of the biggest hits in movie history.
Jake gyllenhaal turned down Avatar
Sarah Polley
An idealistic and very talented Polley walked away from a film that might have made her famous.
Sarah Polley turned down Penny Lane in almost famous
Will Smith Smith has said the actor who got the role was perfect for it, which doesn't necessarily mean he has no regrets for passing on this sci-fi franchise.
Will Smith turned down Neo in Matrix
Bruce Willis
Ironically, Willis thought playing this type of role would hurt his career, yet he found success doing it a few years later.
Bruce Willis turned down Sam Wheat in Ghost
Melanie Griffith
Griffith had received an Oscar nomination for "Working Girl" when she turned down the role that may have propelled her into even more nominations.
Melanie Griffith Thelma & Louise
Michael Madsen
Madsen had the option to be in another Quentin Tarantino film but couldn't escape the rehearsals for a '90s western.
Michael Madsen turned down Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction
Kate Winslet
Coming off "Titanic" in 1997, Winslet turned down a role that gave its actress her first Oscar win.
Kate winslet turned down viola de lesseps in shakespeare in love
