A List of Actors & Actresses Who Regret Taking Roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, What Are Their Reasons?

Tilda Swinton was criticized for portraying the Ancient One character in DOCTOR STRANGE (2016). Initially, the director defended this choice to avoid negative stereotypes, but several years later, Swinton regretted that decision and felt they should have stuck with casting an Asian actor instead.

Terrence Howard feels disappointed because his salary for the IRON MAN sequel was drastically cut and he blames Robert Downey Jr., whom he believes took the role and pay that was supposed to be for him. Howard admitted he tried to contact Downey, but received no response for three months.

Anthony Hopkins, who played Odin in the MCU, admitted that he did not enjoy his experience while shooting. He felt that shooting with green screens and focusing on visual effects was less inspiring.

Natalie Portman left the MCU because she was disappointed by the firing of Patty Jenkins. She felt "very angry" and only later did she return to the MCU when Taika Waititi offered a new direction that was interesting to her in THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER.

After playing Nelson Mandela, he felt that shooting for Marvel felt like torture, but he had to go through it because of his contract. His role as Heimdall in THOR often had minimal action and his dialogues were less engaging.

Christian Bale admitted that he did not enjoy his experience as Gorr the God Butcher in THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. He mentioned that acting in front of a green screen felt monotonous. He felt more comfortable when shooting in the BATMAN trilogy by Christopher Nolan. He felt that his experience in the MCU was less satisfying.

Edward Norton played Hulk in THE INCREDIBLE HULK. However, he was replaced because he was considered difficult to work with. Marvel was looking for a more collaborative actor. Edward Norton, who at the time wanted to participate in the creative part, ultimately felt indifferent when leaving his role, because if not now, when else?

Mickey Rourke wanted his character to have a more complex side, but he felt that Marvel only wanted a simple villain. He was disappointed that many of his scenes were cut.