Gary Oldman is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, with a filmography spanning multiple genres and decades. Notably, Oldman has passed up some high-profile roles over his decades-long career. One of those roles happened to be one of Johnny Depp’s best Tim Burton collaborations - Edward Scissorhands. Decades after the cult classic’s release, the actor revealed why he wasn’t interested in the role and recalled his reaction to seeing the movie for the first time.
The Oscar winner had already proven himself in Hollywood with roles in Sid and Nancy and The Firm. Tim Burton had a successful record with quirky hits like Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and Beetlejuice. So a team-up with the two forces seemed inevitable. For years, it’s been rumored that Oldman was Burton’s original choice for the title character. However, the JFK star cleared the air during a Q&A session on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, saying:
