VIDEO : Joaquin Phoenix Turned Down Marvel Roles And Has No Regrets

Joaquin Phoenix doesn't regret turning down offers to star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 43-year-old actor was reportedly the first choice to replace Ed Horton as The Hulk in 'Avengers Assemble' but passed on the opportunity. Marvel Studios then approached him to star as the titular character in 'Doctor Strange' - which subsequently went to Benedict Cumberbatch. Despite turning down the roles, Phoenix admitted he does enjoy the MCU movies "sometimes" and believes everybody was "really happy with how things turned out".