Some actors have been around the block in the superhero world, getting a chance to play both the good guy and the bad guy. Here is a list of five actors who got the chance to be both in movies:
1) Chris Evans- Human Torch/Captain America/Lucas Lee:
Chris Evans first entered the Marvel Universe playing Johnny Blaze a.k.a The human Torch in The Fantastic Four and its sequel. He then moved on to the biggest part of his career, playing Captain America in MCU. Before donning the Cap’s uniform, he played villain Lucas Lee in Scott Pilgrim vs The World.
2) Ryan Reynolds- Green Lantern/Deadpool:
Third times the charm is what Ryan Reynolds experienced with superheroes. The actor really wanted to play Deadpool and got his wish in the flop X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He then played Green Lantern with little to no success. Reynolds third try finally saw the actor winning something he believed in. Deadpool the solo movie was his biggest hit to date.
3) Micheal Keaton- Batman/The Vulture:
In the 80’s, Micheal Keaton was known more for his comedic performances than his dramatic ones. So when he took on the Batman role, more than a few people were surprised with the choice. His version of Batman has often been panned. Keaton had a stalled career in the 90’s/2000’s but saw a career revival with Birdman. He is set to play Vulture in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming.
4) Micheal B. Jordan- Human Torch/Erik Killmonger:
Micheal B. Jordan played the Human Torch in the critically panned Fantastic Four in 2015. He was hugely criticized by critics and some fans for taking on a role of a traditionally white character, Johnny Blaze a.k.a The Torch. Jordan will redeem himself in another upcoming Marvel movie, Black Panther. He has been cast as villain Erik Killmonger for the new feature.
5) Samuel L. Jackson- Nick Fury/Frozone/The Octopus/Valentine:
Samuel L. Jackson has a very colorful career to say the list. He has dipped his toes playing both heroes and villains in several films. Jackson voiced the character Frozone in Pixar’s The Incredibles, and The Octopus in the ill-received The Spirit. He also played mastermind Richmond Valentine in 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service. But his most famous role has been Nick Fury, in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s The Avengers films, Iron Man and Captain America: Winter Soldier.
