All eyes were on Tom Hanks as he was having a tense interaction at the red carpet premiere for his movie Asteroid City. And while this actor is known for his relaxed and welcoming personality, this moment proves that even A-listers can find themselves in awkward situations, and that is totally normal.
Actors are praised for being able to embody different people with various characters, styles, and vibes. However, some actors can even play characters that don’t match their typecast at all and who are sometimes years or even decades older than they are.
Sometimes we map out what we think characters in movies should look like. Whether it’s better for them to be portrayed by the opposite gender, a different race, or even an other actor. But it turns out these people did a marvelous job starring in each of these movies and TV shows. Actresses like Halle Bailey as Little Mermaid normalized people of color being cast in ordinary movies, bringing about more equality in people’s day-to-day lives.
Gwendoline Christie is a prominent British actress, who we know for her role of Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones and as the headmistress of “Nevermore Academy” in the series Wednesday. Her path to fame was not easy, nor was her path to self-acceptance. The actress’s height is impressive—191 cm, and for many years it was a problem for her. In her childhood, she was often mocked by classmates, and university teachers warned her that finding a job would be very difficult. But she was able to turn her unconventional appearance into an advantage, and now she confidently wears high heels and inspires everyone with her story.
Actors do a great job portraying various kinds of characters, so much so that sometimes we forget who they are in real life. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of these extra-talented people acting in different movies to remind you just how incredible they master their roles. We would never believe actors like Tilda Swinton could look so different in 2 separate films.
Less than 3 years ago, Quaden Bayles’s mom posted a heartbreaking video of her boy crying because his classmates were making fun of him. Little did Quaden know, back then, that his life was about to transform drastically. Today, the young 12-year-old boy, who hasn’t even started high school yet, is about to become a big star. We will even see him soon in a blockbuster starring Hollywood A-lister Chris Hemsworth.
There are actors who are called typecast actors because they play the same type of character all the time. Katherine Heigl, Zooey Deschanel, or Michelle Rodriguez, for example, have experienced this problem firsthand. However, there are actresses who can play dozens of different characters, from villains to sweethearts, and be totally convincing in all of them. So, let’s find out who these actresses are.
It seems like we know everything about famous Hollywood stars. But as ordinary people, they too have their own skeletons in the closet. For example, Katty Perry used to carry locks of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus’s hair, and in the old days, Ryan Gosling missed his chance at becoming one of the members of the Backstreet Boys.
The use of prosthetic makeup in films goes all the way back to 1902 for the French film A Trip to the Moon. Since then, special effects on the actors’ looks to create whole new characters have inspired filmmakers and writers to imagine a richer storyline for the audience. Sometimes, these effects even go above and beyond by concealing a famous star underneath.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary, but challenges are part of what makes life fun. Besides, doing something new might lead you to discover new hidden talents and things about yourself that you didn’t know before. Take Lady Gaga for example: she started getting immersed in acting only a few years ago, and now she is looking forward to her new role as Harley Quinn.
Most celebrities have to do things to attract attention to themselves. One way to do this is to wear unusual items. In trying to look stylish and unique, they sometimes choose awesome outfits, but other times, they’re more crazy than anything else. And very often, it’s the details that make the entire look unforgettable, like the shoes.
Love manifests itself in different ways. Today, people are more open about their love lives and are rewriting their own love stories on their own terms in a very special way. These celebrities here are proof that relationships, far from falling into a stereotype, are more meaningful. And as long as there is communication and consent, “happily ever after” can come in many forms.
With their good looks, sharp talent, and worldwide success, some Hollywood stars have been reigning in pop culture for decades. But we would be surprised to discover that a few of these famous celebs actually do have royal blood running through their veins and descend from European kings. We might be even more astonished when we see a side-by-side comparison with their ancestors and spot a physical resemblance.
Some actors seem to play the same role in every movie. This happens to Katherine Heigl, Zooey Deschanel, and Michelle Rodriguez. And it’s hard to say why. Perhaps they are so good at their specific type of characters that moviemakers don’t want to try them out in anything else. However, there are actresses who can transform into dozens of different characters — desperate villains and real cuties.
What can eyebrows really change? They are just some hair above the eyes. But when you change their shape or color, you can see a completely different person in the mirror. This is especially noticeable with celebrities: it’s impossible to imagine Tilda Swinton with thick eyebrows or Zendaya with thin ones.
People often have very opposite opinions about actors in book adaptations. Some don’t like it when the movie character looks different from the book description, and others, thanks to talented actors and actresses decide to read the book. Today, almost all popular novels have 2 or more movie adaptations, so we can compare several “versions” of the same character.
Usually, celebrities sport classic pumps or comfortable high-heeled sandals on the red carpet. But sometimes, actresses and singers decide to add some variety to their look and choose extravagant shoes with unusual heels. And some, like Lucy Liu, even challenge gravity.
Many factors come into play when producers are casting actors for a big hit like Harry Potter. These choices are often so well-made that the viewer creates a powerful relationship with the character. This powerful relationship makes it hard to dissociate the image of the actor and their on-screen role. For instance, can you imagine a Harry Potter played by someone other than Daniel Radcliffe, or a Hermione not played by Emma Watson? Well, even though many of us think that these actors were “born” to play these roles, it is possible that on several occasions the producers did not agree at first and they may have even chosen someone else. It’s hard to believe, but true.
In every movie, there’s a wardrobe, but some are limited to just having dresses and others have “DRESSES” — true works of textile art that prevail in our memory more than the plot of the films themselves. Those are the magical designs that we present in this collection, garments from feature films that have not only not gone unnoticed, but that were a vital part of the story as if they were another character.
Costumes help make movie characters come alive and be more believable. Actors and actresses always look forward to the first time they put on a costume and take on their roles. But stars aren’t always comfortable wearing these getups. In this case, they’re forced to spend weeks, and even months, in tight, clunky clothes, spending hours in the dressing room.
Sometimes, life can be harder for celebrities because their fans and haters are prepared to pick apart their appearances for days on end. But the stars from our compilation clearly don’t pay attention to comments like these, and they’ve turned their alleged “flaws” into unique features that we can’t imagine them without. Photoshop can work wonders, so let’s fantasize about what our favorite celebrities would look like without their distinguishing traits.
Characters become iconic often because of the actors that portrayed them. This is why it’s so hard to imagine someone else playing our favorite characters. At the same time, even famous actors come to castings and fail them, so the roles go to someone else. Or, they might even do a great job but still not get the part. It’s a hard job.
When we watch a movie, especially a saga that really captures our attention, it’s hard to imagine those characters donning different faces. It’s almost as if these particular actors who bring these characters to life remain forever linked to them in our memory. Just trying to imagine our favorite heroes or villains being played by someone else evokes a strange feeling. Still, we have to face the fact that directors had more than one actor to choose from when it came to casting parts. In a parallel universe, they could have easily chosen someone else to play Harry Potter or Hermione. But in this one, they didn’t.
It is a very rare case when supporting characters are more memorable than the main ones. The actors have far less screen time to fully show their characters. But sometimes, the talent, good preparation, and the work of the scriptwriters can do wonders.
Androgyny is the idea of people having both female and male qualities in their outward appearance. Many androgynous people think that they’re somewhere in the middle between a man and a woman. Celebrities that have such appearances are like chameleons in that they can easily become a character of the opposite sex or transform into a fantasy character without using a lot of makeup. Additionally, fashion trends of today are great for androgynous people because unisex pieces are becoming more and more popular.
More than 10,000 movies were released in 2019 but the year 2020 is going to be just as fruitful! In order not to get lost in all this diversity, we need to read the reviews of critics, articles, and ratings on the Internet.
Autumn is a time when we want to get as much warmth and excitement as we can. To get warm, we just need a cup of tea with ginger and our favorite sweater. To get some pleasant emotions, we’ll go to the cinema. Let’s defeat the autumn blues — this year is full of great movies to enjoy. Just take a look!
We are used to perceiving celebrities as the lucky ones, always "in shine and glamour." But do you realize what it can take for them to transform into a character? Keeping secrets from their families, enduring long hours in the makeup chair, and even gaining weight — those are only a few sacrifices they make to become unrecognizable and live inside their role.
A hot season of superb film premiers is arriving along with the winter cold. Great movies are set to be released almost every week, providing us with excellent reasons catch a flick at the movie theater.
