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Sharon Osbourne<\/a> revealed during an appearance on Billy Corgan<\/a>‘s The Magnificent Others podcast<\/a>\u00a0that her biggest mistake managing Ozzy Osbourne<\/a>‘s career was denying a request to have the singer read for a very well-known film role. And once you hear what it is, you’ll have a hard time envisioning anyone else in that role. Sharon confirmed to Corgan she feels he would have been perfect for it.<\/p>\n At one point when the discussion turned to Sharon’s managing of Ozzy’s career, she offered up something she’s never revealed in a prior interview.<\/p>\n Calling it her “biggest mistake,” Sharon confirmed,\u00a0“He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em>, and I’ve never said this to anyone …. and I said no.”<\/p>\n “Now wouldn’t he have been perfect?,” Sharon asked Corgan.<\/p>\n As Sharon confirmed, it was the role of Captain Teague in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End<\/em> sequel.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> 15 Best Rock + Metal Films of the 2000s<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The cameo of the pirate with assumed family ties to Johnny Depp<\/a>‘s Captain Jack Sparrow famously went to another rocker, the Rolling Stones<\/a>‘ Keith Richards<\/a>\u00a0 Depp had floated the idea of Richards playing the role, but now we know that there was at least an inquiry about Ozzy.<\/p>\n While Ozzy Osbourne missed out on a Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em> blockbuster sequel, he has actually appeared on the big screen on several occasions.<\/p>\n In 1986, he famously appeared in the horror film Trick or Treat<\/em>. Other Ozzy movie credits include The Jerky Boys, Private Parts, Little Nicky, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Ghostbusters<\/em> (2016 version).<\/p>\n Here are some rock stars who’ve appeared in horror films.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Film Role Did Ozzy Osbourne Miss Out On?<\/h3>\n
Who Eventually Played the Role Ozzy Would Have Read For?<\/h3>\n
Sharon Osbourne Guests on Billy Corgan’s The Magniificent Others Podcast<\/h3>\n
Ozzy Does Have Film Credits<\/h3>\n
20 Rockers Who’ve Appeared in Horror Films<\/h2>\n