Here's why Matthew McConaughey didn't want to star in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2'

PTI | Updated: Dec 30, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

Actor Matthew McConaughey follows the play during the second round of the golf on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Golf Course on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Did you know that Matthew McConaughey also turned down a role in 'Doctor Strange'?

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey turned down the chance to play the villain in the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel because he didn't want to become a celebrity "amendment" to the film franchise.

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The Oscar winner was offered the chance to play the bad guy in the blockbuster, but turned it down in favour of the opportunity to play the devil in a new adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower.

The actor, who also rejected the chance to revamp TV detective Magnum for the big screen and Doctor Strange, said, "I like Guardians of the Galaxy, but what I saw was, 'It's successful, and now we've got room to make a colourful part for another big-name actor'. I'd feel like an amendment!"

Benicio Del Toro played the villain in the first film.