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Connecting with personal experiences for a role, however, can manifest traumatic experiences. Trauma in the acting process can trigger difficult memories and emotions, which affects the actor's well-being.
Despite his numerous action roles, Nicolas Cage reportedly turned down the role of Neo to be able to spend time with his family (Far Out). As many movies starring Cage are known more for their lead actor than the story itself, Cage backing out was also probably a lucky break for the Wachowskis.
Contrary to what most believe, actors turn down roles all the time. Deciding to turn down roles does not have to be a negative experience. If you are honest with the production and your agent about your reasons for declining, they will be more likely to remember you and consider you again in the future.
However, a 2015 survey of 782 actors conducted by the University of Sydney found that respondents experienced higher rates of mental illness than the general population—particularly anxiety and depression—often relying on “alcohol and drugs to cope with the pressure and burden of their roles.”