re: Movie/TV characters played by 2 different actors

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The Oracle from the Matrix
Gloria Foster (1 & 2)
Mary Alice (3)

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I don't know that I would actually count that one as it was explained that Neo recognized a part of her, and that she had to change her "shell" due to certain circumstances. Also the original actress died before being able to make the third installment, but the filmmakers were able to write it in the script to explain the change. I think what the OP was saying is when a movie presents a certain character and then in the next movie-POOF! new actor, no explanation.