Matt Damon Turned Down That Leonardo DiCaprio Western Role

Turns out Leonardo DiCaprio wasn't the first pick for a certain '90s Western. Per /Film, the iconic role was originally offered to Matt Damon, who passed on it.

DiCaprio went on to star in the film, which has since become a cult favorite. The outlet didn't specify which movie it was, leaving fans to guess the dusty title.

So, what could have been a major moment for Damon ended up being a defining one for DiCaprio. Another Hollywood 'what if' to add to the list.

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