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Iconic movie roles only certain actors can pull off
Posted on 6/6/15 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 6/6/15 at 12:40 pm
Between remakes, sequels, reboots, and the like there have been many characters over the years that multiple actors have played. Ex- James Bond, Jack Ryan, Spider-Man, Batman, Hulk, Joker, Superman, Star Trek Characters, and the such.
Is there a certain character that you feel only one actor could play? I've got a few in mind. First, Al Pacino as Micheal Corleone comes to mind. I can't picture anyone else playing him.
Next is Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. In my opinion, he's perfect. He says that Wolverine 3 will be the last time he wears the claws, and I can't imagine anyone else playing him. Oddly enough, he wasn't even the first choice to play Logan. It was Dougray Scott who couldn't do it due to scheduling conflicts.
On a different note, another iconic character that is going to be returning is Indiana Jones. While Harrison Ford was fantastic in that role, Chris Pratt is seriously being considered to don the fedora. I can totally see that, as I feel Pratt would do great as Indy.
Is there a certain character that you feel only one actor could play? I've got a few in mind. First, Al Pacino as Micheal Corleone comes to mind. I can't picture anyone else playing him.
Next is Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. In my opinion, he's perfect. He says that Wolverine 3 will be the last time he wears the claws, and I can't imagine anyone else playing him. Oddly enough, he wasn't even the first choice to play Logan. It was Dougray Scott who couldn't do it due to scheduling conflicts.
On a different note, another iconic character that is going to be returning is Indiana Jones. While Harrison Ford was fantastic in that role, Chris Pratt is seriously being considered to don the fedora. I can totally see that, as I feel Pratt would do great as Indy.
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Posted on 6/6/15 at 12:43 pm to phantom70815
Idris Elba as James Bond
Posted on 6/6/15 at 1:03 pm to phantom70815
Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko
Joe Pesci as Vincent Gambini
Clint Eastwood as Blondie
John Belushi as Bluto Blutoski
Joe Pesci as Vincent Gambini
Clint Eastwood as Blondie
John Belushi as Bluto Blutoski
Posted on 6/6/15 at 1:42 pm to phantom70815
of course any part could have been differently done but these seem like actors that embodied the role:
I really wanted to put in dinklage for GOT, Bryan Cranston for BB, and Gandolfini for Sopranos but they don't qualify for the category
I really wanted to put in dinklage for GOT, Bryan Cranston for BB, and Gandolfini for Sopranos but they don't qualify for the category
Posted on 6/6/15 at 1:46 pm to phantom70815
No one could have played Audie Murphy like Audie Murphy
Posted on 6/6/15 at 1:58 pm to phantom70815
This post was edited on 6/6/15 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 6/6/15 at 2:01 pm to ipodking
RDJ as iron man
Posted on 6/6/15 at 2:52 pm to phantom70815
quote:
Next is Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. In my opinion, he's perfect. He says that Wolverine 3 will be the last time he wears the claws, and I can't imagine anyone else playing him. Oddly enough, he wasn't even the first choice to play Logan. It was Dougray Scott who couldn't do it due to scheduling conflicts.
The only initial negative reaction I had to Hugh Jackman playing Wolverine was his height. Personally, Wolverine being shorter than 5'9'' like he is in the comics adds something to the character's attitude. It also makes sense given his age and average height of when he would have likely been born. However, Jackman really nailed the essence of Logan so all is forgiven.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 3:04 pm to phantom70815
Posted on 6/6/15 at 3:23 pm to kizomich
Angela Lansbury as Raymond Shaw's mother in The Manchurian Candidate
Janes Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader
Julie Andrews as Maria Von Trapp
Jim Carey as Andy Kaufman
Henry Fonda in 12 Angry Men
Janes Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader
Julie Andrews as Maria Von Trapp
Jim Carey as Andy Kaufman
Henry Fonda in 12 Angry Men
Posted on 6/6/15 at 3:27 pm to kizomich
This post was edited on 6/6/15 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 6/6/15 at 4:04 pm to phantom70815
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:08 pm to tiggerthetooth
John Wayne as John Wayne in every movie he ever made.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:34 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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John Wayne as John Wayne in every movie he ever made.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 5:36 pm to molsusports
It makes me sad that you have a picture of Gene Wilder as Wonka, because that reminds me that they did, in fact, cast a new actor for that role. While I generally like Depp, he just wasn't in Wilder's class as far as that role went.
Which also reminds me of "Total Recall" and "Conan". I want to throw Arnie's name into the ring for those two roles. I can't even remember who played Quaid and Conan in the remakes, but those roles did and always will belong to Arnie.
Which also reminds me of "Total Recall" and "Conan". I want to throw Arnie's name into the ring for those two roles. I can't even remember who played Quaid and Conan in the remakes, but those roles did and always will belong to Arnie.
This post was edited on 6/6/15 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 6/6/15 at 6:03 pm to phantom70815
Vivan Leigh - Scarlet O'Hara
Posted on 6/6/15 at 7:09 pm to phantom70815
Gary Oldman in The Professional/Leon
EVERYONNNNNE!
EVERYONNNNNE!
Posted on 6/6/15 at 7:16 pm to phantom70815
Terry as ToTo.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 7:18 pm to Pectus
I will go with something out of left field, Meryl Streep as Julia Child. She managed to nail that larger then life persona that made Julia Child who she was. Its not often you get to see an Academy Award winner chew scenery like mad... and be a bit understated for the role.
Posted on 6/6/15 at 7:21 pm to phantom70815
For some music roles: Duvall in Tender Mercies, Kilmer/Doors and Sissy as Loretta.
And John C. as Dewey.
And John C. as Dewey.
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