Josh Hartnett

Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t the only star to be offered the leading role in ‘Spider-Man’, as Josh Hartnett had also been in the running.

In fact, the ‘Trap’ star has been in contention for several major superhero roles, though has turned down each and every one of them in an effort to avoid being typecast as a Marvel or DC character.

He said: “Spider-Man was something we talked about. Batman was another one. 
“But I somehow knew those roles had the potential to define me, and I didn't want that.”