Iconic Movie Characters that Almost Went to Other Actors
The Top Ten
1 Han Solo - Al Pacino
Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. In the original film trilogy, Han and his co-pilot, Chewbacca, become involved in the Rebel Alliance which opposes the Galactic Empire. He is primarily portrayed by Harrison Ford. Han Solo served as the focus of the 2018 film Solo: A Star ...read more.
Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. In the original film trilogy, Han and his co-pilot, Chewbacca, become involved in the Rebel Alliance which opposes the Galactic Empire. He is primarily portrayed by Harrison Ford. Han Solo served as the focus of the 2018 film Solo: A Star ...read more.
2 Forrest Gump - John Travolta
Forrest Gump is a fictional character who first appears in the 1986 novel by Winston Groom. Forrest Gump also appeared on screen in the 1994 film of the same name directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Forrest Gump is a fictional character who first appears in the 1986 novel by Winston Groom. Forrest Gump also appeared on screen in the 1994 film of the same name directed by Robert Zemeckis.
3 Spider-Man - Leonardo Di Caprio
4 Indiana Jones - Jeff Bridges
Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Indy", is the titular character of the Indiana Jones franchise. Created by George Lucas, Indiana Jones is an archeologist adventurer. His signature fedora and whip have become fixtures in popular culture. Indiana Jones is portrayed by Harrison ...read more.
Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Indy", is the titular character of the Indiana Jones franchise. Created by George Lucas, Indiana Jones is an archeologist adventurer. His signature fedora and whip have become fixtures in popular culture. Indiana Jones is portrayed by Harrison ...read more.
5 Iron Man - Tom Cruise
Iron Man is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, as well as its associated media. The character was created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. He made his first appearance in Tales of Suspense #39. In The Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, as well as its associated media. The character was created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. He made his first appearance in Tales of Suspense #39. In The Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. I like Tom Cruise but I can only see Robert Downey Jr in this role, it’s like Stan Lee wrote that character for him.
6 Jack Sparrow - Jim Carrey
Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. He is a pirate in the film series. ...read more.
Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. He is a pirate in the film series. ...read more.
7 Neo - Will Smith
Neo is the main protagonist of the Matrix franchise created by the Wachowskis and portrayed by Keanu Reeves.
Neo is the main protagonist of the Matrix franchise created by the Wachowskis and portrayed by Keanu Reeves.
8 Gandalf - Sean Connery
Gandalf the Grey, later known as Gandalf the White, is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in J. R. R. Tolkien's novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He was an Istar, sent by the West in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron, as well as leader of the Fellowship of the Ring ...read more.
Gandalf the Grey, later known as Gandalf the White, is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in J. R. R. Tolkien's novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He was an Istar, sent by the West in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron, as well as leader of the Fellowship of the Ring ...read more. He could have handled it nicely.
9 Wolverine - Russell Crowe
Wolverine is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly associated with the X-Men. His powers and abilities include a healing factor and his signature adamantium claws and adamantium skeleton.
Wolverine is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly associated with the X-Men. His powers and abilities include a healing factor and his signature adamantium claws and adamantium skeleton.
10 Vincent Vega - Daniel Day Lewis
Vincent Vega, portrayed by John Travolta, is a character in the film "Pulp Fiction." He is a hitman with a relaxed attitude and a taste for dancing. Vincent's interactions and misadventures contribute to the film's nonlinear narrative and unique storytelling style. John Travolta's portrayal brings charisma and charm to the character.
Vincent Vega, portrayed by John Travolta, is a character in the film "Pulp Fiction." He is a hitman with a relaxed attitude and a taste for dancing. Vincent's interactions and misadventures contribute to the film's nonlinear narrative and unique storytelling style. John Travolta's portrayal brings charisma and charm to the character.The Contenders
11 Alan Grant - Harrison Ford
Would have been great but Sam Neil played it great enough.
12 Black Widow - Emily Blunt
13 Indiana Jones - Tom Selleck
Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Indy", is the titular character of the Indiana Jones franchise. Created by George Lucas, Indiana Jones is an archeologist adventurer. His signature fedora and whip have become fixtures in popular culture. Indiana Jones is portrayed by Harrison Ford.
Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Indy", is the titular character of the Indiana Jones franchise. Created by George Lucas, Indiana Jones is an archeologist adventurer. His signature fedora and whip have become fixtures in popular culture. Indiana Jones is portrayed by Harrison Ford. The only reason we didn't get Indy with an epic 'stache is because Mr Selleck was busy with "Magnum P.I." at the time.
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