While most actors venture into Hollywood from different film industries, to make millions with their constant money-churning franchises, only a few can refrain themselves and adhere to their honest stagecraft. Denzel Washington appears to be one such veteran Hollywood star, who adamantly keeps himself away from big-budget franchises.
Recently making headlines for allegedly refusing a million-dollar role in MCU’s Fantastic Four, another of Denzel Washington’s billion-dollar franchise rejections resurfaced, from 2013. Evidently, it isn’t just Marvel Studios that faced Washington’s refusal, there has also been this $7B action franchise that faced humiliating denial from the actor.
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Denzel Washington Refused To Be A Part Of MCU
According to recent rumors, Denzel Washington turned down a million-dollar role with the MCU. Allegedly eyed to play a villainous role in one of Marvel Studios’ biggest upcoming films Fantastic Four, the actor adamantly refused to be a part of the franchise.
Unwilling to appear in superhero fantasy movies after earning a reputation from classic hits and dramas, Washington served Marvel with a stinging rejection. As per industry scooper Grace Randolph, Washington was offered the role of supervillain Galactus, in 2025’s Fantastic Four reboot.
Marvel Studios reached out to the actor with the offer to be a part of the MCU franchise. However, the 68-year-old actor supposedly declined the opportunity. Thus, following his rumored rejection it seems sad that someone of Washington’s talents won’t be a part of the franchise.
Denzel Washington Rejected A $7B Franchise Offer
Following Denzel Washington’s alleged refusal to be a part of MCU’s Fantastic Four reboot, another news resurfaced from 2013, when the actor rejected a popular franchise. To be precise, it’s none other than the $7B action franchise Fast & Furious. Evidently, Washington was reached out to play the role of Mr. Nobody in Furious 7.
Being one of the most talented folks in the industry, Denzel Washington was asked to debut with the franchise in 2013. However, just like Marvel, the actor refused the offer, despite the star power and the money involved in the movie. Thus, Deadline reported, “The studio is now looking for another big star to join the next film…Denzel Washington just turned down that opportunity, but they’ll undoubtedly get somebody important,”
The actor simply stated his disinterest in getting involved with big-budget franchises. Frankly speaking, looking through his filmography, it is quite evident that the actor has never been into making major franchise flicks. Often known for his appearance in classic movies, Denzel Washington tends to refrain from MCU or massive franchises like Fast & Furious.
Source: The Direct, Deadline
