20 Actors Who Have Got Their Roles In Both DC And Marvel Movies
Since its inception, the MCU and the World of DC have been in a rivalry, and performers are bound by tight regulations not to appear in any content produced by their competitors.Because of their wonderful cinematic series, fantastic narratives, and, of course, their immensely skilled characters, both of these franchises have contributed to the madness and excitement of our childhoods. We were so engaged in the storylines and battles that we frequently missed the fact that our beloved childhood figure not only performed one role but also featured in other films.
Once an actor signs a contract with Marvel or DC, they are bound to that universe exclusively. We merely didn't notice these terms because we were so engrossed in the plot, or because the overall makeover and scenes were so powerful that we didn't notice them. Whatever the cause, these renowned performers never failed to provide us with a thrill via their unique and magnificent performances.
Whether it's Halle Berry, who played Catwoman in the X-Men films, or Captain America, who also starred in the Fantastic Four films. Whether it's the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Extended Universe, they justified their positions in whichever franchise they work in.
Keep scrolling down and find out who are they. We hope you enjoyed this article as much as we do!!!
Halle Berry's performance as Catwoman was "abysmal." There was something about her that didn't seem right for the part. She was, however, fantastic as Storm in the original X-Men movie, provided she got rid of the accent she had in the first one.
Chris initially appeared as the Human Torch in the Fantastic Four films. Later, he played communication specialist Jensen in the film The Losers, a job that didn't allow him much to work with. However, many will agree that his finest performance to date is that of Captain America, a character he was born to play.
He was able to make up for it though as the younger version of Magneto in the new X-Men film series, a role that he has truly brought to life.
Natalie’s role as Evey in V for Vendetta was a lot better than her role as Jane Foster. She truly stepped out of her comfort zone and dug deep for this role.
However, his performance as V in V for Vendetta was "wonderful." It's not an easy effort to keep his face hidden for most of the film and rely exclusively on physicality instead of facial emotions.
Tommy played Two-Face, one of Batman's arch-nemesis, in Batman Forever. His characterization of the villain was a little absurd and over-the-top. Years later, he was cast in Captain America: The First Avenger as Colonel Chester Phillips, a part that was tailor-made for him.
His portrayal of Roarke in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is not the same. His portrayal was over-the-top, and he didn't seem to fit in with the character.
Ryan was able to compensate for that job loss by landing a part in Deadpool, which he was born to portray. He played the part twice, the first time in the critically panned X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Levi is now the lead in Shazam! It's a significant advancement for him, and he appears to be having a lot more fun in this role.
He received a lot of backlashes when he was originally cast as Batman, but that all changed when he demonstrated to the world that he was the right man for the job. On the other hand, his performance as Adrian Toomes in Spider-Man: Homecoming was stunning, and some have even compared him to Batman.
Once his stint as JJ ended, he went on to another epic role, Commissioner Gordon in the Justice League, which he was born to play.
Her first role was as the burglar Catwoman in Tim Burton's Batman Returns. Her second appearance came in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp when she played Janet Van Dyne, a character that some consider superior to her Catwoman performance.
Idris Elba's role as Roque in The Losers was a bigger chance for him than his position as Heimdall. He was given more opportunities to shine, and it was clear that he enjoyed playing the villain.
After the film bombed at the box office, Josh moved on to bigger fish, playing X-Men character Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers, a role for which he will be remembered.
Taika was the director in charge of the Thor: Ragnarok film. He also starred as Korg, a large pile of boulders that provided a lot of comedic relief in a picture that was already full of them.
However, his position as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises completely outweighs his work as Eddie Brock. Tom Hardy, like Hugo Weaving, had to act while wearing a mask that covered the majority of his face. This meant he had to rely heavily on his eyes to convey his emotions and other details, which was no easy feat.
Tilda Swinton's portrayal of the Ancient One in Dr. Strange was done with a sense of reverence and levity. Many would agree, however, that she excels in parts that allow her to flirt with the evil side, such as her performance as Gabriel in Constantine.
Daredevil may not have performed as well as everyone had planned, and it is undoubtedly a part Ben Affleck wishes he could rewrite, but it was Daredevil that inspired Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige to create Marvel's own film company.
Adewale has played both Kurse in Thor: The Dark World and Killer Croc in Suicide Squad. He was fantastic in both parts, although it appeared like he was having more fun portraying Killer Croc than Kurse.
Natalie's part as Evey in V for Vendetta, was far superior to her role as Jane Foster. She pushed herself to the limit and dug deep for this part.
Once an actor signs a contract with Marvel or DC, they are bound to that universe exclusively. We merely didn't notice these terms because we were so engrossed in the plot, or because the overall makeover and scenes were so powerful that we didn't notice them. Whatever the cause, these renowned performers never failed to provide us with a thrill via their unique and magnificent performances.
Whether it's Halle Berry, who played Catwoman in the X-Men films, or Captain America, who also starred in the Fantastic Four films. Whether it's the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Extended Universe, they justified their positions in whichever franchise they work in.
Keep scrolling down and find out who are they. We hope you enjoyed this article as much as we do!!!
#1 Halle Berry (Catwoman In Catwoman & Storm In X-Men)
Source: The Wrap & E! News
Halle Berry's performance as Catwoman was "abysmal." There was something about her that didn't seem right for the part. She was, however, fantastic as Storm in the original X-Men movie, provided she got rid of the accent she had in the first one.
#2 Chris Evans (Human Torch In Fantastic Four & Captain America In The Captain America Series)
Source: Animated Times
Chris initially appeared as the Human Torch in the Fantastic Four films. Later, he played communication specialist Jensen in the film The Losers, a job that didn't allow him much to work with. However, many will agree that his finest performance to date is that of Captain America, a character he was born to play.
#3 Michael Fassbender (Magneto In X-Men & Burke In Jonah Hex)
Source: Pinterest & IndieWire
He was able to make up for it though as the younger version of Magneto in the new X-Men film series, a role that he has truly brought to life.
#4 Natalie Portman (Jane Foster In Thor & Evey In V For Vendetta)
Source: ScreenCrush & Pinterest
Natalie’s role as Evey in V for Vendetta was a lot better than her role as Jane Foster. She truly stepped out of her comfort zone and dug deep for this role.
#5 Hugo Weaving (Red Skull In Captain America & V In V For Vendetta)
Source: Cultjer & IMDb
However, his performance as V in V for Vendetta was "wonderful." It's not an easy effort to keep his face hidden for most of the film and rely exclusively on physicality instead of facial emotions.
#6 Tommy Lee Jones (Colonel Chester Phillips In Captain America: The First Avenger & Two-Face In Batman Forever)
Source: Pinterest
Tommy played Two-Face, one of Batman's arch-nemesis, in Batman Forever. His characterization of the villain was a little absurd and over-the-top. Years later, he was cast in Captain America: The First Avenger as Colonel Chester Phillips, a part that was tailor-made for him.
#7 Ciaran Hinds (Steppenwolf In Justice League & Roarke In Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance)
Source: Pinterest & Ghost Rider Movies Wiki - Fandom
His portrayal of Roarke in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is not the same. His portrayal was over-the-top, and he didn't seem to fit in with the character.
#8 Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern In Green Lantern & Deadpool In The Deadpool Series)
Source: Variety
Ryan was able to compensate for that job loss by landing a part in Deadpool, which he was born to portray. He played the part twice, the first time in the critically panned X-Men Origins: Wolverine
#9 Zachary Levi (Fandral In Thor: The Dark World & Thor: Ragnarok & Shazam In Shazam)
Source: Digital Spy & ABC News - Go.com
Levi is now the lead in Shazam! It's a significant advancement for him, and he appears to be having a lot more fun in this role.
#10 Michael Keaton (Batman In Batman & Adrian Toomes In Spiderman: Homecoming)
Source: Film & Newsarama
He received a lot of backlashes when he was originally cast as Batman, but that all changed when he demonstrated to the world that he was the right man for the job. On the other hand, his performance as Adrian Toomes in Spider-Man: Homecoming was stunning, and some have even compared him to Batman.
#11 JK Simmons (J. Jonah Jameson In Spiderman & Commissioner Gordan In Justice League)
Source: Marvel Database - Fandom & Comic Book
Once his stint as JJ ended, he went on to another epic role, Commissioner Gordon in the Justice League, which he was born to play.
#12 Michelle Pfeiffer (Catwoman In Batman Returns & Janet Van Dyne In Ant-Man And The Wasp)
Source: Hollywood Reporter & GamesRadar
Her first role was as the burglar Catwoman in Tim Burton's Batman Returns. Her second appearance came in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp when she played Janet Van Dyne, a character that some consider superior to her Catwoman performance.
#13 Idris Elba (Heimdall In Thor & Roque In The Losers)
Source: Syfy Wire & DC Database - Fandom
Idris Elba's role as Roque in The Losers was a bigger chance for him than his position as Heimdall. He was given more opportunities to shine, and it was clear that he enjoyed playing the villain.
#14 Josh Brolin (Jonah Hex In Jonah Hex & Thanos In Avengers)
Source: Reddit & The Verge
After the film bombed at the box office, Josh moved on to bigger fish, playing X-Men character Cable in Deadpool 2 and Thanos in Avengers, a role for which he will be remembered.
#15 Taika Waititi (Korg In Thor: Ragnarok & Tom In Green Lantern)
Source: Syfy Wire & Stuff.co.nz
Taika was the director in charge of the Thor: Ragnarok film. He also starred as Korg, a large pile of boulders that provided a lot of comedic relief in a picture that was already full of them.
#16 Tom Hardy (Eddie Brock In Venom & Bane In The Dark Knight Rises)
Source: Pinterest & Batman Wiki - Fandom
However, his position as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises completely outweighs his work as Eddie Brock. Tom Hardy, like Hugo Weaving, had to act while wearing a mask that covered the majority of his face. This meant he had to rely heavily on his eyes to convey his emotions and other details, which was no easy feat.
#17 Tilda Swinton (The Ancient One In Doctor Strange & Gabriel In Constantine)
Source: ScreenGeek & listal.com
Tilda Swinton's portrayal of the Ancient One in Dr. Strange was done with a sense of reverence and levity. Many would agree, however, that she excels in parts that allow her to flirt with the evil side, such as her performance as Gabriel in Constantine.
#18 Ben Affleck (Batman In Batman & Daredevil In Daredevil)
Source: Metro
Daredevil may not have performed as well as everyone had planned, and it is undoubtedly a part Ben Affleck wishes he could rewrite, but it was Daredevil that inspired Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige to create Marvel's own film company.
#19 Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Kurse In Thor: The Dark World & Killer Croc In Suicide Squad)
Source: Quora & Yahoo
Adewale has played both Kurse in Thor: The Dark World and Killer Croc in Suicide Squad. He was fantastic in both parts, although it appeared like he was having more fun portraying Killer Croc than Kurse.
#20 Laurence Fishburne (Perry White In Batman VS Superman & Bill Foster In Ant-Man And The Wasp)
Source: Superman Homepage & Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki - Fandom
Natalie's part as Evey in V for Vendetta, was far superior to her role as Jane Foster. She pushed herself to the limit and dug deep for this part.
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