The actor has revealed that he was offered the role of Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight, but scheduling got in the way, leading him to pass on what would become one of the most celebrated superhero movies ever made. During a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused, Damon looked back on several famous projects he turned down over the years, including The Dark Knight. While the role eventually went to Aaron Eckhart, Damon confirmed that Harvey Dent was the character he had been offered. Reflecting on the opportunity, Damon explained: “Well, Dark Knight was a small role that I was offered. When Horowitz asked if the role was Harvey Dent, Damon confirmed it and went on to explain how he viewed the part at the time:“Sometimes you look at a role, and you’re like, ‘Ah, it’s good.