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  Top 10 Actors Who Got Different Movie Roles Than They Auditioned For

  In a twist, these actors got different movie roles than they auditioned for.

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• Top 10 Actors Who Got Different TV Roles Than They Auditioned For

  They're iconic, but these actors got different TV roles than they auditioned for.

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• 30 Movie Roles Actors Were FORCED to Take

  Some roles are a dream for actors, but others are a real nightmare forced by contracts, rivalries, or personal stakes. From iconic blockbusters to infamous flops, these performances reveal the unexpected stories behind the scenes where big stars had no choice but to take the part. Join us as we uncover the surprising reasons why some of Hollywood’s biggest names stepped into roles they wished they could have avoided!

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• Top 10 Actors Who Transformed Their Voices for Iconic Roles

  Join us as we count down our picks for unforgettable roles where movie stars underwent incredible vocal transformations, from Bill Skarsgård's deep voice in "Nosferatu" to Heath Ledger's iconic Joker, and many more. These actors pushed their voices to new depths, adopting accents, and even damaging their vocal cords to bring their characters to life. Get ready to be impressed by these stunning vocal makeovers.

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• Top 20 Times Big Actors ATE UP Small Roles

  These big actors ATE UP small roles. For this list, we’ll be looking at the greatest times that movie stars made the most of their cameos and supporting parts.

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• Top 10 Times Big Actors ATE UP Small Roles

  Big actors DEVOUR small roles. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most memorable cameo appearances by big-time movie stars.

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• Top 10 Roles Too Mature For Child Actors

  No one ever said acting was easy. For this list, we'll be ranking the films that featured roles that demanded a lot from their young thespians. Be it through the flick’s inclusion of heavy, dramatic monologues or adult themes, these roles put child actors in the type of scenes they likely wouldn’t have been allowed to watch if they weren’t involved. Our list includes Regan MacNeil in "The Exorcist" (1973), Hit-Girl in "Kick-Ass" (2010), Dolores ‘Lolita’ Haze in "Lolita" (1962; 1997), and more! Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Movie Roles That Were too Mature for Child Actors.

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• Top 10 Horror Movie Performances That Messed Up Actors

  When life imitates art, it can get a little scary. For this list, we’ll be looking at horror films and the roles that took a physical, emotional and psychological toll on their actors. Our list includes performances from “Hereditary” (2018), “The Exorcist” (1973), “The Blair Witch Project” (1999), “Psycho” (1960), “Halloween” (1978), and more! Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Horror Movie Performances That Messed up Actors.

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• 20 Times Actors Turned Down Big Roles & Regretted It

  Ever wondered what your favorite movies would look like with different stars? In this countdown, we explore memorable moments when actors passed on major film roles only to wish they hadn’t. From missed Oscar-winners to blockbuster franchises, see how close Hollywood came to being totally different. Did your favorite actors dodge cinematic history? Let us know which casting decision surprised you most in the comments!

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• Top 10 Actors Who Auditioned for a Small Part & Got a Big Role

  Sometimes the best roles come from the most unexpected auditions! Join us as we explore actors who walked into casting calls for minor characters and walked out with career-defining leading roles instead. From Eddie Redmayne's journey from Tom Riddle to Newt Scamander, to Robert De Niro's path from chauffeur to young Vito Corleone, these casting switcheroos changed Hollywood history!

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• 10 Disturbing Roles Played by Actors Who Turned Out to be Terrible People

  Some roles hit differently when you know the truth about the actor... Join us as we examine the most unsettling performances that became even more disturbing after the actors' real-life controversies came to light. From predatory characters to manipulative villains, these roles took on new meaning following shocking revelations.

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• Top 10 Actors Who Faced Backlash for Controversial Roles

  The spotlight and controversy seem to go hand in hand! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the actors whom audiences criticized for taking roles they should have turned down.

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• Top 10 Wholesome Actors Who Took Evil Roles

  These actors went to the dark side and it paid off! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable cases where stars primarily known for good-natured/heroic roles went against type to play villainous characters.

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• Top 20 Roles Recast With Different Actors

  These roles have been recast so many times we've lost count! For this list, we’ll be looking at specific characters that have been portrayed by different actors in both television and film.

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• Top 10 Actors Who Exceeded Expectations in Big Roles

  These actors surprised us all! For this list, we’ll be looking at performers who put great spins on well-established movie roles or characters, made a great transition to acting from another medium and/or stunned audiences by breaking their usual typecasting.

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