It is necessary for actors and actresses to be able to embody a variety of roles. In addition, the actors' physical appearances may not necessarily correspond to the way their characters seem on screen. On occasion, the difference is not all that significant, but on other occasions, it is readily apparent to the unaided eye.
We thought it would be fun to show you what some of our favorite characters from movies and television shows might look like if the actors playing them were the same age as the characters they portrayed.
1. Zendaya As Chani In "Dune"
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Paul, the protagonist, is 15 years old in the book, while Chani is a girl of a similar age to him. According to the books, Chani was born in 10178, and Dune itself takes place in 10191. As a result, by the end of the first book, Chani was probably around 13 years old.
2. Emma Stone As Cruella In "Cruella"
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Cruella is initially portrayed by a different actor or actress early on in the film. She is between the ages of 10 and 12 and a student. Next, there is a skip of ten years. Estella is a young lady, somewhere between 20 and 22 years old. This villain was played by a 33-year-old actress.
3. Lily Collins As Rosie Dunne In "Love, Rosie"
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Age-wise, the film's protagonist falls between 16 and 18 due to the fact that she just finished high school at the outset. Rosie's actress, Lily Collins, was 25 when she played the part.
4. Saoirse Ronan As Jo March In "Little Women"
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The story of the loving March family was filmed again in 2019. Jo, one of the main characters, is prone to outbursts and is adamant in her beliefs. Josephine's actress was ten years older than her character.
5. Patrick Swayze As Johnny Castle In "Dirty Dancing"
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The script stated that the protagonist, who won the hearts of hundreds of young women, was 25 years old. Dancing legend Patrick Swayze was ten years older than his fans.
6. Carey Mulligan As Edith Pretty In "The Dig"
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Carey Mulligan, who was 35 years old at the time the film 2021 was made, played the role of the heroine, who was significantly older than herself.
7. Mia Wasikowska As Alice In "Alice in Wonderland"
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A young girl of only seven years old, Alice followed the white rabbit in Lewis Carroll's first book. The film adaptation's decision to make the protagonist older allowed the casting of Mia Wasikowska, then 21 years old.
8. Matt Damon As Scott Thorson In "Behind the Candelabra"
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Matt Damon's ability to become his characters has always set him apart as an actor. This time, however, he appears to have shocked even himself, as he played Scott at the age of 18 despite being 43 years old.j