Sometimes, an actor’s performance is so perfect that it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing the same role. Someone recently asked the internet, “which actor was perfectly cast for a character role?” and here are the top 25 answers.
Michael J. Fox As Marty McFly – Back to the Future (1985)
“The whole movie hinges on him, and he makes it work. He has to be terrified about what’s going on but in a way that’s funny to the audience.”
“It was going to be Eric Stoltz…I can’t even imagine how horrible that would be.”
Sean Bean As Boromir – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
“One does not simply walk into a Peter Jackson production.”
“When I heard Sean Bean had been cast as Boromir in The Lord Of The Rings, I immediately knew the filmmakers were taking the project seriously.”
Charles Dance As Tywin Lannister – Game of Thrones (2011-2015)
“Seriously. Like in my head when I read the book, I had a blonde Jeremy Irons. But Dance was soooooo much better.”
“Charles Dance was made to play Tywin Lannister. He has the perfect balance of arrogance and intelligence that just commands respect. I loved watching him on screen.”
J.K. Simmons As J. Jonah Jameson – Spider-Man (2002)
“He’s so perfect for it that he kept the role even after they transitioned into the MCU.”
“It’s eerie how much he looked like Jameson from the comics.”
Imelda Staunton As Dolores Umbridge – Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (2007)
“I hate her in that role so much. Then I remind myself that she is doing such a fantastic job, and her job is to make me hate her.”
“I was just talking about that the other day. She did so good at being hated. Not everyone has battled a snake-nosed wizard, but everyone has met an Umbridge.”
Viggo Mortensen As Aragorn – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
“This was literally my first thought too. The whole cast was perfect honestly.”
“Which is especially incredible since he wasn’t even the first choice for their film! He was replacing another guy last minute.”
Alan Rickman As Snape – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)
“Snape in the first book is 32. Rickman was 55 when he did the first movie. I think this is one of those things that the movie did better than the book.”
“When I read the books as a kid, I envisioned Alan Rickman!”
Max Von Sydow As Ming The Merciless – Flash Gordon (1980)
“I honestly can’t think of anyone better for that role.”
“Max Von Sydow owns the screen when he is on it with a gravitas the movie doesn’t deserve.”
Christian Bale As Patrick Bateman – American Psycho (2000)
“How Bale based the persona around Cruise… it’s just so perfect.”
“So good! The fact that Bale is actually English and executes the role with a fake American accent totally just adds on to the performance of Patrick Bateman as a character.
Tom Hanks As Forrest Gump – Forrest Gump (1994)
“I didn’t see Tom Hanks when I read the book, but he still crushed it and proved me wrong.”
“I read that Tom stepped in and asked if he could just talk like the boy rather than have the boy talk like him. The rest is history.”
Johnny Depp As Captain Jack Sparrow – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
“This is a great example because any other actor would not have played the character that way. Jack Sparrow exists because of his choices, changes, and take.”
“He made that role right down to picking out his own costume. He NAILED that role.”
Jack Black As Dewey Finn – School of Rock (2003)
“The scene in the classroom, when first pairs all the kids with the instruments, is a comedic tour de force. It’s so fun to watch. His passion is so absolute.”
“I think during some scenes, he isn’t even acting. He’s just being himself.”
Christopher Lee As Saruman – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
“Something that breaks my heart is knowing he wanted to play Gandalf but was so perfect for Saruman.”
“He’s always perfect in every role.”
Cillian Murphy As Tommy Shelby – Peaky Blinders (2013-2019)
“This was my answer too. He’s my favorite actor, but watching him as Tommy Shelby was really something special.”
“The scenes with him and Tom Hardy were all excellent.”
Nick Offerman As Ron Swanson – Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
“Absolutely. There is no one else I can think of who could have played that role as well as he did. Good lord.”
Marisa Tomei As Mona Lisa Vito – My Cousin Vinny (1992)
“One of the very best Supporting Actress wins.”
“She stole every scene she was in. Such a great performance.”
Christoph Waltz As Hans Landa – Inglourious Basterds (2009)
“Tarantino was considering abandoning ‘Inglorious Basterds’, because he thought nobody could play Landa… then Waltz auditioned.”
“Made my skin crawl. I hated the character so much. And that’s the sign of a great actor.”
Robert Shaw As Captain Quint – Jaws (1975)
“I always remember his fingernails grinding down that chalkboard… chilling stuff.”
“The speech that he gave was so chilling. I need to watch Jaws again.”
Kathy Bates As Annie Wilkes – Misery (1990)
“The scariest movie I’ve ever seen. I still can’t look at her in any other movie without immediate distrust.”
“She was born to play that role.”
Gregory Peck As Atticus Finch – To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
“Absolutely. That whole movie was perfectly cast. It was like the book came to life.”
“He was that good. Mary Badham (who played Scout) called Peck ‘Atticus’ for the rest of his life.”
Val Kilmer As Doc Holliday – Tombstone (1993)
“Guys at work and I had this same conversation two weeks ago. He played that role so well.”
“Val Kilmer just nailed it. Nobody will ever do it better, and I feel like if they are smart, they will not even try.”
Michael Jordan As Michael Jordan – Space Jam (1996)
“Michael Jordan nailed it. It’s like they were the same person.”
“But no other NBA player could have made Space Jam, right? They even tried with Lebron…it HAD to be MJ.”
David Spade As Joe Dirt – Joe Dirt (2001)
“I agree. He was perfect for this role.”
“He was so entertaining as Joe Dirt. A down-and-out nice guy… but not exactly pure, either.”
Javier Bardem As Anton Chigurh – No Country for Old Men (2007)
“A shudder just ran down my spine reading that name. Wow.”
“Bardem plays Chigurh magnificently; he’s so terrifying, but at the same time, seems somewhat quiet. I don’t quite know how to describe it.”
Peter Stormare As Lucifer – Constantine (2005)
“He’s another one who makes films worth watching when he shows up in them. He’s at his best in Constantine.”
“Yes – he is so perfect as the devil!”
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