Washington toldGQthat he regrets at least two roles he turned down over the years.
And because he’s such a talented actor, Washington probably would’ve gotten the parts.
Find out which characters and which movies the actor is talking about below.

Meanwhile, heartthrobGeorge Clooneystarred in “Michael Clayton,” and Tony Gilroy directed.
Washington explained to the magazine his reasoning for rejecting “Michael Clayton.”
“It happens.”
For some people and in some careers, such a misstep could have disastrous consequences.
However, for the multi-award-winning Washington, they represent missed opportunities rather than career-ending blunders.
In fact,Washington starred in “American Gangster"the same year “Clayton” was released.