5 Hollywood Roles Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Either Turned Down or Lost to Tom Cruise, Mark Wahlberg & Others

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Two decades ago, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson transitioned from WWE superstar to Hollywood actor, now among the industry's most sought-after talents. However, not all roles landed in his lap. Let's explore five Hollywood roles that got away. [{ "selector": ".fxqrp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 318px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ice Cube brought to life the cop character snubbed by Dwayne Johnson:

In "Ride Along" (2014), Dwayne Johnson was initially slated for James Payton, and Ryan Reynolds was the first choice for Ben Barber, not Kevin Hart. However, Ice Cube and Hart ultimately took the roles.

Dwayne Johnson as Cade Yaeger in Transformers: Age Of Extinction?

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In 2014, Mark Wahlberg snagged the role of Cade Yeager in "Transformers: Age of Extinction," which could have been Johnson's. However, his commitment to "Hercules" made him step back. The film's billion-dollar success raises questions about the blockbuster opportunity Johnson might have missed.

Dwayne Johnson said no to Reaper’s role in Doom:

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Early in his career, The Rock was offered the role of John "Reaper" Grimm in the 2005 film "Doom." Instead, he chose to play Sgt. Asher "Sarge" Mahonin, leading to Karl Urban taking on the iconic Reaper character.

Johnny Depp beat Johnson for Tim Burton's Willy Wonka:

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Tim Burton considered Dwayne Johnson as his second choice for the role of Willy Wonka in the 2005 adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." If Johnny Depp hadn't accepted the role, Johnson might have portrayed this eccentric character.

Tom Cruise takes Johnson's dream role:

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Dwayne Johnson, despite having an ideal physique missed the chance to play Jack Reacher in the 2012 film adaptation. Tom Cruise landed the role, despite not fitting the character's description in the book.

Daughter Ava Raine Uses an Iconic Dwayne Johnson Tagline to Shut Up Haters

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