You won't believe this, but there are famous people out there who haven't yet landed the roles of their dreams on the big screen. They are excited to test their limits and have had a lifelong goal of playing a role in which they may express their enthusiasm for something. These individuals demonstrate why one should never rest on their previous accomplishments.
After conducting some research, we concluded that even though these stars appear to be blazing brighter than they ever have before, there is still that one role that has the potential to take their career to the next level.
1. Keanu Reeves
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Keanu Reeves revealed in an interview that he has always wanted to play Batman. Next, he praised Robert Pattinson, the actor who just played Batman in a movie, for his performance. The prospect of playing an elder Batman gives him optimism for the future.
2. Drew Barrymore
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Despite already starring in several hit rom-com together, Drew Barrymore believes there is room for one more with Adam Sandler. When asked by a viewer during a recent Q&A episode, Drew said she hopes to work with Adam Sandler on a movie someday. She revealed that she and Adam share a passion for lakes and have discussed filming a movie about a couple spending their golden years together on a lake.
3. Dwayne Johnson
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Since his first day in Hollywood in 2001, Dwayne Johnson has wanted to play King Kamehameha of Hawaii. Dwayne, who is half Samoan, revealed in 2018 that he would be playing the renowned leader in an upcoming film.
4. Christopher Lee
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Peter Jackson, director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy starring Ian McKellen, said in an interview that Christopher Lee had tried out for the part of Gandalf the Gray. In the end, Peter thought Christopher was the best choice to play Saruman and offered him the part.
5. Nina Dobreva
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Nina Dobrev, star of The Vampire Diaries, would like to play a wide variety of roles, including Tomb Raider's Lara Croft. She said that she would love to star in a James Bond movie.
6. Lea Michele
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Broadway star Lea Michele was thrilled when she was given the role of Fanny Brice in her favorite show. Barbra Streisand originated the role on stage and in the 1968 film.
7. Chris Evans
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Chris Evans has spent his entire career pining to star in a musical. He used to be a child actor, and the stage has always felt like a second home to him. Also, what would be his ideal acting role? Orin Scrivello from Little Shop of Horrors, a part originated by Steve Martin in the 1986 film.
8. Vanessa Hudgens
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Social media users first suggested casting Vanessa Hudgens, star of High School Musical, as Catwoman in a new Batman film. Vanessa then commented on a fan art piece on her Instagram story, expressing an interest in playing the role of the Catwoman and adding the hashtag #dreamrole.
9. Jason Momoa
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After eight long years, Jason Momoa finally got to play Eric Draven in The Crow, but the film ultimately failed to lift off the ground. Jason posted an Instagram message detailing his anguish and stating that the movie "needs to be set free."