20 Things You Didn't Know About Scary Movie

18. Jared Leto Was Offered The Role Of Bobby

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Cindy's boyfriend Bobby Prinze was ultimately played quite hilariously by Jon Abrahams, but the part was originally intended for a future Oscar winner.

Jared Leto, who at the time was fresh off a memorable appearance as Angel Face in Fight Club, was offered the role of Bobby during the early casting stages. Ultimately, he turned the part down in order to star in Darren Aronofsky's searing addiction drama Requiem for a Dream.

Given that Requiem for a Dream was widely praised by critics and helped Leto win more serious roles in its wake, it was clearly the right career move.

Amusingly, Aronofsky's film starred Leto opposite none other than Marlon Wayans, who of course played Shorty in the Scary Movie franchise.

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