Think of turning down a role only to find out later that it has turned into one of the most successful franchises in film history, with a twelve-film sequel and a spin-off! This is the story of Timothy Olyphant, who was first considered to play Toretto in 'Fast and furious‘.
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During a participation in the program “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” in 2018, Timothy Olyphant himself revealed to have had the opportunity to play Dominic Toretto, the role that made Vin Diesel millions of dollars over more than one decade.
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Olyphant said that, at the time, he considered the project "dumb" and doubted people would watch eight or nine films in the franchise.
He even admitted that he thought the series' popularity would wane after the third or fourth installment, assuming people would eventually get bored.
Despite his wrong predictions, the actor showed no regrets for turning down the role in the film. Although he hasn't become an action star, his television career has been successful.
He gained prominence in projects such as “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, directed by Quentin Tarantino, and in series from the Star Wars universe, such as “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Bobba Fett”.
Most recently, he received rave reviews for his performance in the miniseries “Daisy Jones & The Six,” available on Prime Video.
Furthermore, he also mentioned that the role of Dominic Toretto just didn't fit his style and preferences as an actor.
And considering Vin Diesel has become the character's iconic face over the course of 12 years, it's hard to imagine anyone else filling that role with the same impact.
By the way, Vin Diesel's career was also profoundly influenced by the franchise of one of the greatest action films at the present time, which gave him great recognition and success in the world of the action.
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