Landing a role in a major franchise can set an actor up for life.

However, she declined to return forScream VI.

But not three or four times, which is what they did."

Neve Campbell, in casual clothing, looks shocked while talking on a phone in a dramatic scene from the movie "Scream."

Harrison, played by George Hamilton.

3.Megan Foxplayed Mikaela Banes in the first twoTransformersmovies.

That didn’t happen."

Neve Campbell holds a phone to her ear while standing outdoors, looking concerned. Her attire is casual

Her character was replaced with Carly Spencer, who was played by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Here they are side-by-side.

InAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, Red Skullreturnedthrough a mixture of stand-ins and CGI.

Robert Duvall in a suit, standing behind a chair, from a scene in "The Godfather."

Ross Marquand provided his voice.

8.Terrence Howard who had a three-picture deal with Marvel played Rhodey/War Machine inIron Man.

So, hereportedlyrefused to return to the role over the pay dispute.

George Hamilton, donning a fedora and trench coat, stands in an urban setting, holding luggage

Don Cheadle took over the role inIron Man 2and all subsequent Marvel Cinematic Universe projects.

9.Josh Dallas played Fandral inThor.

However, he had toleavethe role before the sequel because of his commitment toOnce Upon a Time.

Megan Fox in a movie scene, with messy hair and a serious expression, wearing a casual outfit

Zachary Levi replaced him in the sequels.

So,Speed 2: Cruise Controlintroduced Jason Patric as Officer Alex Shaw in his place.

11.InAvengers: Endgame, Emma Fuhrmann had a brief appearance as an aged-up version of Cassie Lang.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in an intense action scene with a car crash and explosions in the background

However, she was replaced by Kathryn Newton inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Emmadidn’t knowabout the recasting until it was announced at Disney’s Investor Day in 2020.

12.In the first threeHalloweentownmovies, Kimberly J.

Crispin Glover in a scene from "Back to the Future," wearing a light jacket over a plaid shirt, with a retro hairstyle

Brown starred as Marnie Piper.

However, inReturn to Halloweentown, she was replaced by Sara Paxton.

Since the role hadn’t been cast yet, Damion stepped in.

Lea Thompson and Jeffrey Weissman in a scene, Jeffrey suspended upside down

14.And finally, Edward Norton played Bruce Banner inThe Incredible Hulk(2008).

Mark Ruffalo has been in the role sinceThe Avengers.

Lavender puts on earmuffs in the Herbology class

Closeup of Lavender Brown

Closeup of Jessie Cave

Red Skull from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, dressed in his dark menacing attire, glares intently. This character is significant in the Avengers movies

Red Skull from the Marvel Cinematic Universe stands in a dark, eerie environment wearing a hooded cloak

Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper holding scuba gear in a scene from the film Jaws. He is smiling and wearing glasses, a hat, and a denim jacket

Terrence Howard

Don Cheadle

Fandral in futuristic armor stands in a formal setting with a crowd watching

Fandral in detailed armor

Keanu Reeves stands alert next to Sandra Bullock, who is driving a bus, in a scene from the movie "Speed."

Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric, wearing scuba gear, share an intense moment on a boat with the ocean in the background. Scene from a movie

Emma Fuhrmann

Kathryn Newton

Kimberly J. Brown

Sara Paxton

Edward Norton in a factory, standing among rows of bottled florescent liquid in a scene from the movie "The Incredible Hulk."

Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, also known as the Hulk, in a scene from a movie, inside what looks like a futuristic facility