Rachel McAdams reveals she turned down Iron Man and The Devil Wears Prada

Rachel McAdams she achieved notoriety at a very young age, thanks to titles such as mean girls And The pages of our life – both filmed in 2006. A fame that happened by chance, and quickly, which prompted the actress to take a break of about two yearsduring which they were proposed numerous projects that later became cult. This was revealed during a recent interview by the actress herself, who confessed that she had given up on films of the caliber of Iron Man

– cinecomic that started the MCU – e The devil wears Prada.

Rachel McAdams and missed opportunities

After the exploits of the early 2000s, Rachel McAdams she therefore took a break of about two years, for recover from the psychological pressures caused by fame. The choice of him, however, coincided with a prolific period in the Hollywood industry and the star-like revealed to the microphones of Bustle – she found herself having to give up titles of the caliber of The devil wears Prada – the role of the protagonist Andy Sachs then went to Anne Hathaway -, Iron Man, Mission: Impossible III, Casino Royale – first title of the James Bond saga with Daniel Craig – ed Agent Smart: Total mess – action comedy in which she was always replaced by Anne Hathaway. A choice which sometimes regrets, but That – after all – would absolutely do it again:

In some cases I think I would have liked to make those films. But then I step back and come to the conclusion that that person was right for the part (…) I felt guilty for not capitalizing on the opportunities that were being offered to me, because I knew I was in a privileged position. But I also knew that the situation didn’t align with my personality at the time, and I was aware of what I needed to stay sane. There were, however, some moments of anxiety in which I wondered if I was throwing everything away and above all why I was doing it. It took me years to realize that I had only followed my intuition (…) Taking time off helped me realize that I was regaining control of my life. And I think it allowed me to have a different approach.

While a large part of the titles in which he did not take part Rachel McAdams

have become instant cults, Iron Man gave birth to one of the most prolific, profitable and beloved cinematic universes of the last decades – the MCU. The star did not reveal what role was proposed to her, but it is likely that it was that of Pepper Potts – secretary and future love interest of Tony Stark -, then entrusted to Gwyneth Paltrow. McAdams, some ten years later, is then joined the MCUinterpreting Christine Palmer, the great love of Dr. Strange. Between regrets and big decisions, the actress’ career then took the right direction, making her one of the most loved stars of her generation. So all that remains is to wait for more updates about his next projects.