Key Takeaways:
– Alec Baldwin was earlier offered a villain role in a Marvel movie, but had to decline due to personal reasons.
– The actor made this revelation during the Howard Stern show in 2013.
– The unavailability was linked to his wife's pregnancy during that period.
– Various speculations suggest potential roles in movies such as ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier' and ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.'
Going Back to Alec Baldwin's Acting Journey
Alec Baldwin has had a noteworthy career in Hollywood. He started his journey with the soap opera ‘Knots Landing', subsequently moving onto films such as “Beetlejuice” and “The Hunt for Red October”. His act in “The Cooler” was acclaimed enough to fetch him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination. He also became well-known through his “Saturday Night Live” appearances, frequently impersonating Donald Trump.
A Marvel Role Turned Down
In 2013, Baldwin surprised fans by revealing an interesting piece of his career history. During an interview with Howard Stern, he shared that he was once considered for a villain role in a Marvel movie. When asked about it, Baldwin didn't disclose which role or movie it was, citing respect for the actor who eventually took up the role. But he did confirm that he declined the offer.
The main reason for this decision was his unavailability due to his wife, Hilaria Baldwin's pregnancy. He added that his commitment to his wife led him to decline not just this role, but two other films he was genuinely interested in participating in.
Baldwin's Possible Marvel Role
Two Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies were in production around the time of Baldwin's revelation— “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” featuring Chris Evans and “Guardians of the Galaxy” with Chris Pratt. Given this timeline, it's likely that Marvel might have considered Baldwin for Robert Redford's Alexander Pierce role or Benicio del Toro's Taneleer Tivan/Collector.
However, there's a slight chance Baldwin was considered for a role in “Thor: The Dark World”. If we consider Marvel movies outside of the MCU, then Baldwin might have been part of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” or “X-Men: Days of Future Past”. He could have been offered the role of Paul Giamatti's Rhino, albeit not a significant one.
Recent Updates on Alec Baldwin
Apart from his missed opportunity with Marvel, Baldwin has been in the news recently. The unintentional manslaughter charge against him, connected with the “Rust” movie accident, has been dismissed. He's also drawing attention for doing a reality show on TLC named “The Baldwins”.
Meanwhile, if you're curious about the Marvel movies mentioned here, they're all available for streaming on Disney+. This is a great chance to catch a glimpse of the potential roles Baldwin might have played.
Wrapping Up
Life is full of ‘what-ifs', and for Alec Baldwin, one of these includes a potential role as a Marvel villain. Nevertheless, Baldwin made a decision that resonated with his personal life at a critical moment, reflecting his commitment as a family man.
