During recent interviews for the theatrical release of Beetlejuice 2, Winona Ryder opened up about some of her past film roles, including Heathers, admitting that she almost turned down one of the most iconic roles of her career. The role of Veronica Sawyer in Heathers is one of Winona Ryder's most notable, but she almost didn't play the part. When she was offered the role back in the late 1980s, Winona's agent 'begged' her not to take the role due to its dark nature, claiming that it would ruin her career before it had even begun.

Since the film's initial release in 1989, it has become a cult classic in its own right. Although Heathers didn't perform well at the box office, it has since become a lot more popular in recent years, showcasing the range of Winona Ryder's acting abilities. Heathers was adapted into a Broadway musical in 2010 and has...