The role of Chris was originally offered to Kyle MacLachlan, who turned it down. Keanu Reeves turned down the role of Pvt. Chris Taylor. Oliver Stone considered casting Johnny Depp for the lead role of Pvt. Chris Taylor but Depp was too young for the part and unknown at the time. Stone said that Depp would someday become a huge star and is thus one of the first filmmakers who introduced Johnny Depp to Hollywood. Originally 'Charlie Sheen' was turned down for the main role of Chris bec ...[Read Story ]