Cool, but #11 is The Riddler not The Joker
18 of Our Favorite Superheroes That Were Almost Played by Other Actors
Films
07/20/2019

Once we have associated a face with a superhero, like in the case of Robert Downey, Jr. in the role of Iron Man, or Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, it is difficult to imagine any other actor interpreting that character. But those superheroes once risked not having the face we know today.
Bright Side wanted to imagine how it would’ve been to see our favorite superheroes played by someone else.
1.Gina Carano as Gamora
2. Jaimie Alexander as Wonder Woman
3. Isaiah Mustafa as Drax the Destroyer
4. Terence Stamp as Professor X
5. Joaquin Phoenix as Doctor Strange
6. Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Star-Lord
7. Jim Carrey as Loki
8. Tom Cruise as Iron Man
9. Angela Bassett as Storm
10. Channing Tatum as Thor
11. Robin Williams as The Riddler
12. David Duchovny as The Hulk
13. Asa Butterfield as Spiderman
14. Heath Ledger as Batman
15. Dougary Scott as Wolverine
16. Lindsay Lohan as Scarlet Witch
17. Will Smith as Captain America
18. Nicolas Cage as Superman
What do you think about these possible substitutes? Which actor would you rather have seen in these various roles? Tell us what you think in the comments!
Comments
Get notifications
Reply
Related Reads
11 Moments That Prove a Child’s Quiet Kindness Can Heal What Adults Break

People
07/01/2026
11 Acts of Kindness That Teach Us Compassion and Wisdom Can Change a Life Without Saying a Word

People
07/08/2026
14 Acts of Kindness Teaching Us Compassion and Self-Care Are Still Driving the World Toward Happiness in 2026

People
07/03/2026
10 Moments of Wisdom That Show Why Kindness and Compassion Leave a Lasting Mark (USA Edition)

People
08/17/2026
15 True Stories That Prove Trusting Your Instincts Can Change Everything, Even When Logic Says Otherwise

Curiosities
07/21/2026
10 Times Someone’s Kindness Gave a Lonely Heart a Reason to Keep Going

People
08/12/2026
10+ Moments That Prove Only the Strongest Hearts Choose Forgiveness and Compassion, Even When Loneliness Hits

People
07/15/2026
13 Hilarious Family Money Stories That Prove Love and Laughter Are Worth Every Penny

Family & kids
07/17/2026
10 Moments That Prove Kindness and Compassion Are the Answer When Hope Feels Lost

People
07/05/2026
10 Acts of Forgiveness That Prove You Don’t Need a Cape to Be a Superhero

People
08/21/2026
15+ Moments That Prove True Kindness Is Helping Someone Without Making Them Feel Ashamed

People
08/28/2026
10 Moments When Compassion, Wisdom and Kindness Proved Some People Are Everyday Superheroes

People
07/11/2026

















