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Billy Bob Thornton Didn’t Want To Play “Bad Guy” In ‘Spider-Man’ & ‘Mission: Impossible III’
DeadlineStory by Glenn Garner
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Veteran actor Billy Bob Thornton opens up about his reluctance to play the bad guy in big-budget franchises like 'Spider-Man' and 'Mission: Impossible'.
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- Despite his acclaimed dramatic work, Thornton has avoided villainous roles in major blockbusters, preferring to stay away from the 'bad guy' label.
- In a candid interview, Thornton reveals he turned down the chance to play the villain in 'Spider-Man' and 'Mission: Impossible III', wanting to maintain a more nuanced on-screen persona.
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Billy Bob Thornton, Spider-Man, Mission: Impossible III