Not every actor signs onto a movie because they love the script. Sometimes it is a contract, a paycheck, a favor, or simply bad timing. While true professionals still deliver the performance they are paid for, there are occasions when their lack of enthusiasm becomes impossible to ignore. Awkward interviews, public criticism, or visibly disengaged performances have fueled years of speculation among movie fans. In several cases, the actors themselves later admitted they regretted making the film. These are fifteen movies where at least one cast member seemed like they would rather have been almost anywhere else.IMDbSuper Mario Bros. (1993)Bob Hoskins later called it the worst film he ever made, while both he and John Leguizamo admitted the chaotic production made filming a miserable experience.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});IMDbJaws: The Revenge (1987)Michael Caine has joked that he never actually watched the movie, but he did enjoy the house it paid for.IMDbBatman & Robin (1997)George Clooney has repeatedly apologized for his performance, saying he simply was not right for Batman and understood why fans disliked the film.IMDbThe Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)The disastrous production left both Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer appearing completely disengaged, with behind the scenes chaos becoming almost as famous as the movie itself.IMDbFantastic Four (2015)Several cast members later hinted that the troubled production and constant rewrites made the experience deeply frustrating.IMDbThe Happening (2008)Mark Wahlberg later poked fun at his own performance, admitting the film simply did not work the way everyone had hoped.IMDbX Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)Ryan Reynolds later mocked the version of Deadpool he was forced to play, eventually turning those frustrations into jokes in Deadpool.IMDbCatwoman (2004)Halle Berry accepted her Razzie Award in person and humorously thanked Warner Bros. for putting her in such a terrible movie.IMDbGigli (2003)Ben Affleck has admitted the film was one of the lowest points of his career, and it is hard to miss the uncomfortable chemistry on screen.IMDbThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)Sean Connery became so frustrated during production that he retired from acting shortly after the film’s release.IMDbStreet Fighter (1994)Jean Claude Van Damme later acknowledged his personal struggles during filming, while the troubled production affected much of the cast.IMDbTwilight (2008)Robert Pattinson’s sarcastic interviews about the franchise became legendary, and many fans believed his attitude occasionally showed in the early films.IMDbThe Cannonball Run II (1984)Several returning stars seemed more interested in enjoying the relaxed atmosphere than delivering committed performances, giving the sequel a loose, almost vacation like feel.IMDbGhost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)Nicolas Cage remained committed to the role, but Idris Elba later admitted he mainly accepted the part because he needed the work at the time.IMDbStar Wars Holiday Special (1978)Although technically a television movie, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill have all looked visibly uncomfortable revisiting the infamous production, which has become legendary for all the wrong reasons.The post 15 Movies Where the Actors Probably Didn’t Want to Be There appeared first on Den of Geek.