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Tim Curry has cemented an indelible legacy with his iconic roles that extend beyond the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world. From working in TV to pursuing his art on stage, the English actor has done it all. Like any actor, he has turned down some interesting roles, but one in particular garnered immense attention despite being completely false.
The role in the subject is attached to James Gunn’s live-actionScooby-Doofilm. At some point, rumors spread out that the former was offered to play the main antagonist in the movie but he allegedly turned it down.
Tim Curry Turning Down the Live-ActionScooby-DooFilm Role Was False
TheScooby-Doofranchise has long been a fan favorite, with its characters making a special place in their hearts. However, one character in particular irked even the fandom – Scrappy-Doo.
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Unlike the titular character, Scrappy-Doo was bold, brash, overly confident and aggressive. Fans who were used to watching the group dynamic found the character to be grating, making it unpopular.
While the 2002 live-actionScooby-Doofilm was immensely successful, rumors began to spread quite soon that Tim Curry allegedly turned down to play a crucial part in the project.
Curry was allegedly offered to play Emile Mondavarious (main villain) however he turned it down due to a personal reason.
According toScreenrant, he allegedly declined the offer solely because he was not fond of Scrappy-Doo. For the unversed, despite the character’s unpopularity, it made its place in the first film with Scott Innes voicing Scooby-Doo’s nephew.
However, the reports were completely false as the screenwriter,James Gunnhimself clarified the rumor. He shared onX,“It’s absolutely, 100% made up from start to finish. None of it ever happened.”Gunn’s clarification effectively put an end to the persistent myth.
Although this mystery was eventually solved, Curry has a history of turning down some of the nerdy roles in Hollywood.
Roles that Tim Curry Turned Down in His Career
While the 78-year-old actor has elevated his portfolio with projects likeThe Rocky Horror Picture Show, Home Alonemovies,Clue, Legend,and many more, there are several significant roles he turned down or narrowly missed out on.
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One of the most notable roles he almost landed was of Joker in the 1990s show,Batman: The Animated Series.Although Mark Hamill has convinced us with his spectacular performance, it was the former who was initially cast and even recorded several episodes.
As perIMDB, the actor was even considered to play the eighth doctor in the famousDoctor Whoseries. Although he never donned the famous Time Lord’s mantle, had he been cast for the role, it would have been a major departure from his usual villain roles.
He was even considered to play Scar in the original animated classic,The Lion Kingwhich eventually went to Jeremy Irons.
Additionally, he auditioned to play the antagonist role of Judge Doom inWho Framed Roger Rabbit?However, his audition was reportedly too terrifying, leading Christopher Lloyd to get the role.
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