By Meena
Imagine Statham as Desolation Williams in Ghosts of Mars (2001)! Known for his antihero charm, he could've rocked this John Carpenter’s creation!
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Statham was initially the pick for Private Cooper in Dog Soldiers (2002), a film that later became a cult classic for action horror enthusiasts.
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Could Statham have been Agent 47 in Hitman (2007)? Though he contested, Timothy Olyphant eventually brought the video game assassin to life.
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Picture this: Statham as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders! Though hard to imagine anyone but Cillian Murphy, Statham was almost cast for the role.
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Statham as Owen Shaw? Before becoming Deckard, he almost debuted as the villainous younger Shaw in the Fast & Furious series.
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Statham rejected Frank Martin’s role in Transporter Refueled (2015) due to contract disputes, leaving fans imagining what could've been.
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Marvel envisioned Statham as Captain Britain in Captain America: Civil War, but he reportedly laughed off the idea.
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As Bullseye in Netflix's Daredevil, Statham could've brought intensity and sharpshooting precision to the series.
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Envision Statham alongside Kate Beckinsale in Daisy Scarlett: Semper Occultus as SAS Commander Randolph, an enticing glimpse into an alternate casting universe!
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Marvel relentlessly pursued Statham for another mysterious role. Despite scheduling conflicts and past comments, the actor seemed intrigued!
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