Billy Bob Thornton explains why he turned down villain roles in Mission: Impossible III and Spider-Man

Billy Bob Thornton has revealed he turned down roles in "Mission: Impossible III" and "Spider-Man" because he prefers not to play villains in major films. He specifically did not want to portray a character trying to kill Tom Cruise. Thornton declined the role of arms dealer Owen Davian in "Mission: Impossible III," which was eventually played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. He also rejected the Green Goblin role in "Spider-Man" due to the extensive makeup process. The actor, now 69, prefers to avoid being typecast as a villain. He has received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in "Landman" but avoids watching his performances because it makes him nervous.