8 Famous Actors Who Nearly Lost Their Iconic Roles

3. Robert Pattinson

He overplayed his hand in Edward Cullen. Robert Pattinson had a concept for a dramatic, brooding vampire tortured because of his being. The producers were searching for a very light-hearted romantic comedy. He did sit down with the producers, and with his agent, to discuss some issues. Ultimately, this brought them together, and he stayed on board, creating that famous vampire.