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Denzel Washington Regrets Passing on Iconic Role
19 Feb
Summary
- Denzel Washington turned down the role of Detective Mills in the film 'Seven'.
- He found the script too demonic, later regretting the decision.
- Washington starred in similar thrillers like 'Fallen' and 'The Bone Collector'.
Legendary actor Denzel Washington has shared his significant regret about declining the role of Detective David Mills in David Fincher's 1995 crime thriller 'Seven.' Washington explained that he found the script excessively demonic at the time of its offering.
However, after viewing the completed film, Washington admitted he realized he had made a mistake. He acknowledged that while Brad Pitt was an ideal fit for the part, he could envision himself in the role alongside Morgan Freeman. The film's dark and bleak neo-noir themes, centered on murders inspired by the seven deadly sins, were the primary reasons for his initial rejection.
In subsequent years, Washington did accept roles in similar serial killer thrillers, including 'Fallen' and 'The Bone Collector.' Despite being decent films, they are widely considered to be far from the influential masterpiece that 'Seven' became, solidifying Washington's decision as one of his most notable professional regrets.
