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Movie sequels have bring down master charactersfrom the news report when the actor who played that character decline to take back for the continuation . Rather than risk of infection areplacement worker die a major movie franchise , they decided to drop a line the character out with the most serviceable explanation they could muster . However , sometimes the character reference is too important to the story , and the producers are storm to recastand hope for the best .
Movie recasts that workare not impossible or even especially rare , but that is not to say they are easy . Actors pass up to come back for a sequel order the movie in a difficult situation , especially when the original doer was a hit with audiences . If the subsequent moving picture fails , it may be argue that it was because of that histrion ’s absence seizure . People might also say that the continuation was always unnecessary and the actor in question dodged a bullet by turning down the chance to return — but there are some notable exceptions .
sealed actors were not asked to return for motion-picture show sequels because of changes to the story or behind - the - scenes disputes with Colorado - hotshot and the crew .

15Katie Holmes As Rachel Dawes
Did Not Return For The Dark Knight (2009)
The whole post surroundingRachel being recast forThe Dark Knightwas very professional . Katie Holmes articulate ( viaBusiness Insider ) that she enjoyed makingBatman Menachem Begin — in which she plays Bruce Wayne ’s childhood friend and love interest — but that she made a personal decision at the meter to pursue other projection which she does not regret . Director Christopher Nolan was understanding and lucked out with Maggie Gyllenhaal , another talented actress who bears some resemblance to Holmes . However , it is impossible not to imagine that Holmes missed out when she turn downThe Dark Knight .
Batman Begins is the first moving-picture show in Christopher Nolan ’s Batman trilogy , feature Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne . loose in 2005 , it adopt Wayne as he transform into Batman to battle the permeant corruption in Gotham City , creating a new identity to fight crime outside the system .
The Dark Knight , directed by Christopher Nolan , is the second installation in the Batman trilogy starring Christian Bale as Batman . liberate in 2008 , the film conform to Batman ’s confederation with Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent as they combat the organized crime that threatens Gotham , facing the minatory Joker .

14Tami Stronach As The Childlike Empress
Did Not Return For The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
The NeverEnding Storyis not the best fancy moving picture but a fun furor classic . However , it was n’t build to have a continuation . The second flick ’s dramatically poor reviews prove that Tami Stronach ( or her parents ) made the right conclusion not to return . Stronach excuse ( viaTHR ) that her parents"[prioritized ] [ her ] having a normal puerility and felt strongly that if [ she ] wanted to follow up on this path , it should be something that [ she ] chose to do as a young soul in [ her ] twenty . “After her ethereal functioning as the Childlike Empress , Stronach became a dancer instead , and now teaches and produces .
13Keanu Reeves As Jack Traven
Did Not Return For Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
The critical and commercial-grade side effect of Speed 2 is all the grounds one needs that Reef ' headache were well - found . This did not stop 20th Century Fox from refusing to work with Reeves for 10 old age .
After the smash attain ofSpeed , then - rise starKeanu Reeves reverse downSpeed 2 : Cruise Controlbecause he did n’t wish the script(viaPEOPLE ) . The critical and commercial-grade radioactive dust ofSpeed 2is all the grounds one needs that Reeves ' concerns were well - founded . This did not turn back 20th Century Fox from refusing to act with Reeves for 10 geezerhood . Maybe they think that reef ' absence seizure was part of the reason the pic failed . Meanwhile , Reeves scored the lead use inThe Matrixand suddenly became far more celebrated than any of his old movies had made him .
In Jan de Bont ’s 1994 activity thriller Speed , LAPD officer Jack Traven ( Keanu Reeves ) work alongside passenger Annie ( Sandra Bullock ) to safely stop a autobus that will explode if it croak below 50 miles per hour .

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12Geena Davis As Veronica Quaife
Did Not Return For The Fly II (1989)
Geena Davis was interested inThe Fly ’s unmade sequeldue to howThe Fly IIhandled her role . Davis and Jeff Goldblum ledThe Flyto success , with Goldblum ’s character Seth die in the final number while Davis ' character Veronica survives . However , The Fly IIwas then mostly a disappointment for fans and critics . Davis refuse to return due to Veronica die in childbirth at the first of the picture ( viaBloody Disgusting ) . She was exchange by Saffron Henderson for this scene . Davis had her own ideas for a good subsequence toThe Fly , which never came to fruition .
The Fly follows scientist Seth Brundle as he makes a groundbreaking teleportation experimentation . During examination , he unknowingly unite with a Musca domestica , lead to unanticipated event .
The Fly II follows Martin Brundle , the Word of scientist Seth Brundle and a human / fly sheet hybrid . Raised within Bartok Industries , Martin grows up under the company ’s notice as his mutant genetics commence to manifest , explore the consequences of his inherit transmutation .

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11Bill Murray As Dr. Peter Venkman
Did Not Return For Ghostbusters III (Never Made)
Bill Murray plays one of the four iconic , original Ghostbustersin the first two movies of the franchise . He would finally reprize the role of Dr. Peter Venkman as a legacy lineament inGhostbusters : AfterlifeandGhostbusters : Frozen Empire . WithAfterlifetechnically being the third movie in the dealership ( not including the 2016 reboot set in another universe),Ghostbusters 3took more than 30 days to make . Murray ’s hesitancy to return always proved to be an obstacle to the continuation ofGhostbusters ; he was n’t sure about doingGhostbusters IIand was more determined not to return forGhostbusters III .
10Robert Duvall As Tom Hagen
Did Not Return For The Godfather Part III (1990)
Robert Duvall plays the adoptive Word and lawyer of the Corleone family inThe GodfatherandThe Godfather Part II . However , he left the serial publication due to pay disputes just in time before the dissatisfactory conclusion to the trilogy . Tom is sound out to have pass inThe Godfather Part IIIand his legal work has been taken over by other characters . Duvall had this to say on his exit ( viaFar Out):“I say I would work well if they paid Pacino twice what they pay me , that ’s fine . But not three or four fourth dimension , which is what they did . ”
Francis Ford Coppola ’s The Godfather II continues Michael Corleone ’s narration as he expands the Corleones ' presence as a crime syndicate . The film is also half devoted to the backstory of Vito Corleone , following his rise to power in 1920s New York City . While The Godfather is considered one of the superlative movies ever made , The Godfather Part II was able to dwell up to the original and secure six Oscars at the 1975 Academy Awards .
The Godfather Part III is the third and net film in Francis Ford Coppola ’s Godfather trilogy . The film again focalise on Michael Corleone , who is now in his 60s and wait for his refilling as the head of the family business . While still getting golden review upon acquittance , the picture show is often turn over a important drop in quality compared to its herald .

Batman Begins is the inaugural film in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, featuring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne. Released in 2005, it follows Wayne as he transforms into Batman to combat the pervasive corruption in Gotham City, creating a new identity to fight crime outside the system.
Not every franchise count on its actor issue forth back for every film , but in some cause , when peachy doer leave , it lessens the series overall .
9Crispin Glover As George McFly
Did Not Return For Back To The Future Part II (1989)
8Rachel Weisz As Evelyn Carnahan
Did Not Return For The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (2008)
A sequel to The Mummy , The Mummy Returns asterisk Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell . Now married , the O’Connells are once again drawn into a sinister plot surrounding the malevolent mummy Imhotep , now attempting to gain power over the USA of Anubis by killing the legendary Scorpion King . John Hannah , Arnold Vosloo , and Oded Fehr also star , and the motion picture marks Dwayne " The Rock " Johnson ’s characteristic film debut as The Scorpio King .
Rounding out The Mummy trilogy , The Mummy : Tomb of the Dragon Emperor star Brendan Fraser in his getting even as Rick O’Connell , with Maria Bello replacing Rachel Weisz as Rick ’s wife , Evelyn . Set 13 age after the previous motion-picture show , the story follows the O’Connells as they are tax with claim a gem called the Eye of Shangri - La back safely back to China , before being caught up in a plot to revive an ancient Formosan mummy called the Dragon Emperor along with their now adult boy , Alex . Jet Li , John Hannah , and Michelle Yeoh also star .
7Jodie Foster As Clarice Starling
Did Not Return For Hannibal (2001)
WhileHannibalis based upon the prescribed subsequence book toThe Silence of the Lambs , it did not manage to re - recruit the two main stars tie to the original landmark horror movie . Regarding why she did not asterisk inHannibal , Jodie Foster order ( viagamesradar.com ): " [ … ] I was doing another movie , Flora Plum [ … ] So I get to say , in a nice , dignified style , that I was n’t useable when that movie was being shot . “Given how iconic Foster ’s execution is , it ’s mildly surprising they did n’t waitress for herto make the motion-picture show . Anthony Hopkins return , this time alongside Julianne Moore .
The Silence of the Lambs follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling , present by Jodie Foster , as she seeks the help of imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter , played by Anthony Hopkins , to solve a series of gruesome murder . direct by Jonathan Demme , this 1991 psychological thriller delve into the dark cosmos of condemnable profiling and the complex relationship between a immature tec and a brilliant , but dangerous , psychopath .
Hannibal is a thriller that sees Anthony Hopkins reprising his role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter , a brilliant head-shrinker and cannibalistic consecutive killer . direct by Ridley Scott and free-base on Thomas Harris ’s novel , the film keep up the challenging dynamics between Lecter and FBI agentive role Clarice Starling , trifle by Julianne Moore , as she seek to capture him while he remains at large .

The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, is the second installment in the Batman trilogy starring Christian Bale as Batman. Released in 2008, the film follows Batman’s alliance with Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent as they combat the organized crime that threatens Gotham, facing the menacing Joker.
6Alan Cumming As Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler
Did Not Return For X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
Nightcrawler does not return inX - man : The Last Standbecauseactor Alan Cumming hated the makeup process he went through to get into persona ( viaSlashFilm).The Last Standwas also set to get a novel managing director . X2 : X - Men Unitedis possibly the well - receive film of Fox ’s firstX - Mentrilogy , feature an amazing scuttle episode of Nightcrawler infiltrate the White House . Nightcrawler later returned as one of the young mutants at Charles Xavier ’s school inX - man : Apocalypse , played by Kodi Smit - McPhee . kick in what a fan - favourite persona Nightcrawler is , he deserved intimately than to be an inconsistent part of the enfranchisement .
X2 is the 2nd installment in the X - Men motion picture series , where Professor Charles Xavier ’s team faces growing anti - mutant force led by Col . William Stryker . In response , mutants Storm , Wolverine , and Jean Grey mold an uneasy alliance with adversaries Magneto and Mystique to counter Stryker ’s design to eradicate mutants .
hug drug - humankind : The Last Stand is the third film in the ten - Men serial , feature the dispute between variation over a newly discovered cure for mutations . The moving-picture show showcases the X - military personnel , led by Professor Charles Xavier , opposing the Brotherhood , led by Magneto , as tension step up within the mutant community .

In Jan de Bont’s 1994 action thriller Speed, LAPD officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) works alongside passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock) to safely stop a bus that will explode if it goes below 50 mph.





The Fly follows scientist Seth Brundle as he makes a groundbreaking teleportation experiment. During testing, he inadvertently merges with a housefly, leading to unforeseen consequences.

The Fly II follows Martin Brundle, the son of scientist Seth Brundle and a human/fly hybrid. Raised within Bartok Industries, Martin grows up under the company’s observation as his mutant genetics begin to manifest, exploring the consequences of his inherited transformation.

Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather II continues Michael Corleone’s story as he expands the Corleones' presence as a crime syndicate. The film is also half devoted to the backstory of Vito Corleone, following his rise to power in 1920s New York City. While The Godfather is considered one of the greatest movies ever made, The Godfather Part II was able to live up to the original and secure six Oscars at the 1975 Academy Awards.

The Godfather Part III is the third and final film in Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather trilogy. The film again focuses on Michael Corleone, who is now in his 60s and looking for his replacement as the head of the family business. While still getting favorable reviews upon release, the film is often considered a significant drop in quality compared to its predecessors.

Back to the Future follows teenager Marty McFly as he is inadvertently sent back to 1955, where he disrupts his parents' meeting. With the assistance of eccentric inventor Doc Brown, Marty must restore the timeline by ensuring his parents fall in love and find a way back to 1985.

Taking up where the first movie left off, Back to the Future Part II sees Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to the year 2015, where their efforts to fix the future end up causing even bigger problems as Biff Tannen wreaks havoc across the timeline with the help of a stolen sports almanac. Martin J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd return in Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale’s second installment of their iconic trilogy.

A sequel to The Mummy, The Mummy Returns stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell. Now married, the O’Connells are once again drawn into a sinister plot surrounding the evil mummy Imhotep, now attempting to gain power over the army of Anubis by killing the legendary Scorpion King. John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, and Oded Fehr also star, and the film marks Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s feature film debut as The Scorpion King.

Rounding out The Mummy trilogy, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor stars Brendan Fraser in his return as Rick O’Connell, with Maria Bello replacing Rachel Weisz as Rick’s wife, Evelyn. Set 13 years after the previous film, the story follows the O’Connells as they are tasked with taking a gem called the Eye of Shangri-La back safely back to China, before being caught up in a plot to resurrect an ancient Chinese mummy called the Dragon Emperor along with their now adult son, Alex. Jet Li, John Hannah, and Michelle Yeoh also star.

The Silence of the Lambs follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling, portrayed by Jodie Foster, as she seeks the help of imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins, to solve a series of gruesome murders. Directed by Jonathan Demme, this 1991 psychological thriller delves into the dark world of criminal profiling and the complex relationship between a young investigator and a brilliant, but dangerous, psychopath.

Hannibal is a thriller that sees Anthony Hopkins reprising his role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. Directed by Ridley Scott and based on Thomas Harris’s novel, the film follows the intriguing dynamics between Lecter and FBI agent Clarice Starling, played by Julianne Moore, as she seeks to capture him while he remains at large.

X2 is the second installment in the X-Men film series, where Professor Charles Xavier’s team faces growing anti-mutant forces led by Col. William Stryker. In response, mutants Storm, Wolverine, and Jean Grey form an uneasy alliance with adversaries Magneto and Mystique to counter Stryker’s plans to eradicate mutants.

X-Men: The Last Stand is the third film in the X-Men series, featuring the conflict between mutants over a newly discovered cure for mutations. The film showcases the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier, opposing the Brotherhood, led by Magneto, as tensions escalate within the mutant community.