Jack Black Reveals He Almost Voiced Superhero-Hating Villain Syndrome in Pixar's The Incredibles

As we know, the role of Incredibles baddie Syndrome ended up in the hands of Mallrats alum, Jason Lee. But that gig almost went to Jack Black. Here’s why he turned it down.

Jack Black reveals why he turned down the role of Syndrome in The Incredibles — and why it's one of his biggest regrets

"Why was I being so difficult?" ...

Jack Black’s Biggest Regret in Life Is Turning Down Playing Syndrome in ‘The Incredibles’

Turns out Black got a bit too big for his britches requesting a rewrite, which ultimately got his Pixar offer revoked.
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Jack Black Regrets Turning Down ‘The Incredibles’; Rejected Offer to Voice Syndrome After Asking the Director for Rewrites: ‘Why Was I Being So Difficult?’

Jack Black revealed during a Capital FM interview that turning down Pixar’s “The Incredibles” is the biggest regret of his acting career. The comedian was offered the chance to voice the movie’s ...