31 Times Actors Leave Us In Awe By Stepping Out Of Their Typical Genre

The movies reflect the real world, which means each person in this world can make a character on screen. However, it’s really hard for actors to convince all the characters. Some portrayals of them are excellent, and some are terrible. For example, Adrian Brody who was famous for the drama genre in “The Pianist”, tried to be an action star in “Predators”. His genre crossover into science fiction was far from a convincing transition. Of course, his role has different reviews.
But some actors bravely took over the genre which wasn’t their strength and brilliantly made it. Sitcom actor Tom Hanks is an example. His acting career reached its peak when he changed his genre from comedy to drama. Steve Carell also changed the direction of his career. He started in some comedy films such as The Office’s Michael Scott and played this role such a very long time before shifting to drama.
And here’s a list of celebrities who left us in awe by successfully taking on a role different from the ones we were used to seeing them in.

#1 Jack Black in King Kong

Source: Universal Pictures

#2 Robin Williams in August Rush

Source: Universal Pictures

#3 Ryan Reynolds in The Amityville Horror

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

#4 Steve Carrell in Little Miss Sunshine

Source: MGM Distribution Co.

#5 Tilda Swinton in Trainwreck

Source: Fox Searchlight Pictures

#6 Octavia Spencer in Ma

Source: Universal Pictures

#7 And of course, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Source: Universal Pictures

#8 Marilyn Monroe in Niagara

Source: Focus Features

#9 Robert De Niro in Stardust

Source: 20th Century Fox

#10 Jennifer Aniston in The Good Girl

Source: Paramount Pictures

#11 Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness

Source: Fox Searchlight Pictures

#12 Mo'Nique in Precious

Source: Sony Pictures Releasing

#13 Chris Evans in Knives Out

Source: Lionsgate

#14 Adam Driver in Logan Lucky

Source: Lionsgate

#15 Samuel L. Jackson in Unicorn Store

Source: Fingerprint Releasing / Bleecker Street

#16 Chris Tucker in Silver Linings Playbook

Source: Netflix

#17 Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia!

Source: The Weinstein Company

#18 Donald Glover in The Martian

Source: Universal Pictures

#19 Sacha Baron Cohen in The Trial of the Chicago 7

Source: 20th Century Fox

#20 Sarah Silverman in I Smile Back

Source: Netflix

#21 Awkwafina in The Farewell

Source: Broad Green Pictures

#22 Kate McKinnon in Bombshell

Source: A24

#23 Eddie Murphy in Dreamgirls

Source: Lionsgate

#24 Stanley Tucci in The Lovely Bones

Source: DreamWorks Pictures / Paramount Pictures

#25 Jim Carrey in The Truman Show

Source: Paramount Pictures

#26 Melissa McCarthy in Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Source: Paramount Pictures

#27 Jason Statham in Spy

Source: Fox Searchlight Pictures

#28 Daniel Craig in Logan Lucky

Source: 20th Century Fox

#29 Bill Hader in IT: Chapter Two

Source: Fingerprint Releasing / Bleecker Street

#30 And his role in One Hour Photo

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

#31 Will Ferrell in Stranger than Fiction

Source: Fox Searchlight Pictures