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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 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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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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Top 10 Iconic Roles Almost Played by Different Actors
It’s hard to imagine anyone else being in these roles, but that was nearly the case. For this list, we’ll be looking at various iconic characters from classic movies that were nearly played by different actors.

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Top 10 First and Last Performances by Beloved Actors
Lights, camera, legacy! We're diving into the remarkable first and last film performances of some of Hollywood's most iconic actors. From debut roles to final curtain calls, these performers left an indelible mark on cinema that will be remembered for generations.

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Top 10 Broadway Actors Who Reprised Their Roles for Films
These actors took their roles from stage to screen. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable times musical theater stars reprised their stage parts on the big screen.

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Top 10 Times Bad Actors Did a Great Job
Hey, it's not all bad! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable movie roles in which actors with a notoriety for subpar performances showed unexpected flashes of brilliance.

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Top 10 Times Actors Refused to Film Specific Movie Scenes
These actors refused to film specific movie scenes. For this list, we’ll be looking at times when movie actors took a stand and refused to film a specific scene or had it changed.

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Top 10 Moments We Found Out Comic Actors Could Nail Dramatic Roles
These are the moments we found out comic actors could nail dramatic roles. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most effective times a comedic performer turned to drama.

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