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You Won’t Believe These Actors Were Once Rumored For MCU Phase Three Movie Roles

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Story by Lisa Laman
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From Morgan Freeman to Joaquin Phoenix, the inside scoop on the A-list actors who almost joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe's star-studded Phase Three lineup.
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  • Morgan Freeman was among the top contenders to play the Ancient One in Doctor Strange, but the iconic role ultimately went to Tilda Swinton, putting a new spin on the character.
  • Matthew McConaughey was heavily considered for the part of Ego the Living Planet in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, but lost out to Kurt Russell when scheduling conflicts with The Dark Tower pulled him away.
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Morgan Freeman, Tilda Swinton, Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Winston Duke, Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland, Rebecca Ferguson, Brie Larson, David Cross, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Joaquin Phoenix, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scott Derrickson, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, Avengers, Mission: Impossible, Dune, Arrested Development, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War, The Dark Tower
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