Why Jessica Chastain Turned Down The MCU Twice

Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain has nearly made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut twice.

The actor was presented with roles in two prominent MCU films: back when the superhero film universe was setting its foundations with the third “Iron Man” movie featuring Robert Downey Jr.

in the titular role, and later, in “Doctor Strange” starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

Chastain turned down both roles — but not because she didn’t want to be a part of the MCU or because she found superhero movies uninteresting.

There’s a reasonable reason why the “Scenes from a Marriage” star made the decision, and it has something to do with her vision for…The post Why Jessica Chastain Turned Down the MCU Twice appeared first on /Film.

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