9 Actors Who Have Brilliantly Played Contrasting Roles In Their Careers
Actors in Hollywood usually face stereotypes in their careers. For example, Joe Pesci has played the role of a gangster many times (Goodfellas in 1990, A Bronx Tale in 1993, The Irish Man in 2019). And how often do you see Seth Rogen play the stoner? Will Zooey Deschanel ever be cast in anything other than a "manic pixie dream girl" role? As you can see, Hollywood typically plays safe when it comes to casting, as these actors are far too familiar with their usual roles.
Many actors have avoided this kind of stereotype by choosing roles that are opposed to those they've previously embedded — and grown famous for. Thanks to playing a variety of different roles throughout their filmographies, these actors have kept their careers intriguing to a broad audience.
And we, as film enthusiasts, wouldn’t want our favorite actors to keep playing the same role in different movies, right? Role diversity is also important to the actors, as they always challenge their acting abilities to the limit.
Take a look at 9 actors below to see their incredible acting abilities in their contrasting roles.
Dormer portrayed a plain lady in the fantasy horror series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, and received even more admiration from viewers.
Many actors have avoided this kind of stereotype by choosing roles that are opposed to those they've previously embedded — and grown famous for. Thanks to playing a variety of different roles throughout their filmographies, these actors have kept their careers intriguing to a broad audience.
And we, as film enthusiasts, wouldn’t want our favorite actors to keep playing the same role in different movies, right? Role diversity is also important to the actors, as they always challenge their acting abilities to the limit.
Take a look at 9 actors below to see their incredible acting abilities in their contrasting roles.
#1 Jim Carrey — Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dark Crimes
Source: © Ace Ventura: Pet Detective / Warner Bros., © Dark Crimes / Saban Films
#2 Robbie Coltrane — Harry Potter and Great Expectations
Source: © Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire / Warner Bros., © Great Expectations / Lionsgate
#3 Elizabeth Banks — Walk of Shame and The Hunger Games
Source: © Walk of Shame / Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, © The Hunger Games / Lionsgate
#4 Sophie Turner — Game of Thrones and Josie
Source: © Game of Thrones / HBO, © Josie / Boo Pictures
#5 Emma Stone — La La Land and Cruella
Source: © La La Land / Summit Entertainment, © Cruella / Walt Disney Pictures
#6 Sharon Stone — Basic Instinct and Lovelace
Source: © Basic Instinct / Canal+, © Lovelace / Millennium Films
#7 Natalie Dormer — Game of Thrones and Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Source: © Game of Thrones / HBO, © Penny Dreadful: City of Angels / Showtime
Dormer portrayed a plain lady in the fantasy horror series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, and received even more admiration from viewers.
#8 Peter Dinklage — Game of Thrones and I Care a Lot
Source: © Game of Thrones / HBO, © I Care a Lot / Black Bear Pictures
#9 Kristen Stewart — Charlie’s Angels and Spencer
Source: © Charlie's Angels / Columbia Pictures, © Spencer / First Look Media
Source: © The Crown / Left Bank Pictures, © Diana / Ecosse Films
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