Famous Roles That 8 Actors Never Want to Play Again

Dave Bautista Hangs Up Drax's Boots

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Zoe Saldana Bids Adieu to Gamora

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Chris Evans Retires Captain America's Shield

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Jamie Lee Curtis Takes a Bow as Laurie Strode

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Dylan O'Brien Passes on Stiles Stilinski

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Henry Cavill Hangs Up Superman's Cape

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Kristen Wiig Closes the Book on Annie

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Daniel Radcliffe Passes the Wand as Harry Potter

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