10 Times Iconic Movie Roles Were TERRIBLY Cast
VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey
WRITTEN BY: Adrian Quidilla
Hollywood doesn't always get it right! Join us as we count down our picks for the most disastrous casting decisions in movie history. From bizarre accents to cultural missteps, these performances left audiences scratching their heads and critics reaching for their red pens. Which miscast role made you cringe the hardest? Our countdown includes Jesse Eisenberg's frantic Lex Luthor, John Wayne's offensive Genghis Khan, Topher Grace's underwhelming Venom, Tom Holland's unconvincing Nathan Drake, and Zoe Saldaña's controversial portrayal of Nina Simone! If you had the chance, who would you recast in these iconic roles? Tell us about your fan cast down below!
- #11: Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at iconic characters who were played by the worst possible choices.
- #10: Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
- #9: Johnny Depp as Tonto
- #8: Topher Grace as Eddie Brock/Venom
- #7: Tom Holland as Nathan Drake
- #6: Kevin Costner as Robin Hood
- #5: Russell Crowe as Javert
- #4: Emma Watson as Belle
- #3: Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker
- #2: Zoe Saldaña as Nina Simone
- #1: John Wayne as Genghis Khan
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