Mads Mikkelsen’s Career-Changing Yes

Mads Mikkelsen turned down the role of Le Chiffre in Casino Royale three times before finally accepting.

He thought playing a Bond villain would typecast him forever. His agent had to convince him it

was actually the breakthrough Hollywood needed to see. That one yes changed everything.

Now he's one of the most versatile actors in cinema, from Hannibal to Doctor Strange.

Sometimes the roles you fear most are exactly what you need.