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Both in theMarvel Cinematic Universeand the wider world of Marvel movies , there have been many recast function , and some have worked out far better than others . Even before themovies of the MCU , Hollywood has been drawn to the characters and stories of Marvel Comics , seek to bring them to life on the expectant screen door . Over the years , many adaptations have been made , with some character appearing multiple time across different loop and continuities .
When adapting or rebooting a previously accommodate report , it ’s often necessary to recast specific roles to aid stigmatise the shift in persistence . This is n’t always the reasonableness for a recast role , however : across theMCU ’s movie timeline , actors have departed the dealership and Marvel has been draw to bring in a new actor to make full their role . Regardless , some of these roll change work unco well , while others fall by all odds 2-dimensional . With that in mind , here are 5 Marvel film recasts that turned out cracking , and 5 that did n’t work .
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10GREAT: Mark Ruffalo As The Hulk
Previously played by: Edward Norton
Perhaps the most prominent recast part in the entire MCU is that of the Hulk . First seem in 2008’sThe Incredible Hulkplayed by Edward Norton , the role of Bruce Banner / the Hulk then passed to Mark Ruffalo for 2012’sThe Avengersafter Norton ’s contract talks broke down . The role turned out well for Ruffalo , who has become a backbone of the enfranchisement in the years follow his introduction .
What made the recast work so well is Ruffalo ’s comedic ability . While Norton is an accomplished dramatic histrion , he was ineffective to convey the tier of levity expect of the MCU to the role . Ruffalo proved himself able-bodied to get the perfect balance between comedy and emotionfor his looping of Bruce Banner , hard establish his cast as an excellent choice for both the character and for the MCU as a whole .
9DIDN’T WORK: Jennifer Lawrence As Mystique
Previously played by: Rebecca Romijin
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Mystique has long been one of the most prominent figures inFox’sX - Menmovie franchise . ab initio played by Rebecca Romijin inX - Menand two subsequent movies , the role was contrive for the prequelX - Men : First Class . The untested looping of the grapheme was played by Jennifer Lawrence , although sadly , the Oscar - winning doer ’s role in the dealership did n’t quite workplace outas well as it deserved to .
Lawrence was excellent in the role , but it was her popularity that proved to be the issue . With Lawrence becoming one of the earthly concern ’s foremost movie stars , the franchise opted to have her appear on - screen more , undermining the shape - shifting nature of her character reference . By attempting to use the A - list actor as much as possible , the enfranchisement really made her casting seem much worsethan it deserved by shoehorning Mystique into narration she traditionally should have had no real part in .
8GREAT: Josh Brolin As Thanos
Previously played by: Damion Poitier
Thanos proved to be the main antagonist of the MCU ’s total stage 1 through 3 ’s Infinity Saga arc , expend the first portion of the MCU ’s timeline collecting Infinity Stones . His comportment was n’t confirm until theMCU ’s post - credits sceneat the end of Phase 1 ’s final movie , The Avengers . In his abbreviated cameo , he was played by Damion Poitier , a lesser - known actor who provided a motility - capture performance and voice for the insane Titan .
For Thanos ’ subsequent appearance , Marvel choose to recast the role with a higher - visibility actor playing the villain . For his next visual aspect , Thanos was played by Josh Brolin . Brolin go on to recapitulate the role in multiple movies , most notablyAvengers : Infinity WarandAvengers : Endgame . Brolin ’s act talents were n’t waste in the MCU , and despite being hidden behind the Mad Titan ’s CGI skeletal frame , Brolin ’s distinct part and screen front proved to be an fantabulous choice .
7DIDN’T WORK: John Krasinski As Reed Richards
Previously played by: Ioan Gruffud, Miles Teller
Perhaps the most insulting piece of casting in MCU account was that of John Krasinski as Reed Richards as part ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’cast . After arrive in the substitute reality Earth-838 , Doctor Strange encounters the Illuminati , a radical of that creation ’s most prominent heroes . Among them is Reed Richards , stool his MCU introduction . Unlike other graphic symbol in the prospect , Richards was n’t played by a previous actor reprising the part , but by pop fan - cast pick John Krasinski .
The reason that range Krasinski in the role did n’t work is down to the swift and dissatisfactory firing of the character . Those hop to see Krasinski play Mister Fantastic in the MCU right had their hope dashed by his abrupt death . Acknowledging the long - time fan throw up only to give the character a minimum amount of screen time was much insulting , and fail even to know up to antecedently underwhelming iterations of the torpedo .
6GREAT: Tom Holland As Spider-Man
Previously played by: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield
Spider - Man is one of the most iconic hero sandwich in tonic culture , and he ’s perhaps Marvel ’s most beloved crime - fighter . Having appeared prior to the MCU in two disjoined franchises , play by Tobey Maguire and then Andrew Garfield , recasting the role fall with an inherent risk due to the inevitable comparisons between the three unlike variant . Tom Holland was eventually cast and first appeared in the MCU inCaptain America : Civil Warahead of his first solo come out inSpider - Man : Homecoming .
It ’s not that Holland proved well than Maguire or Garfield , but rather thathe was the perfect choice for the MCUitself . Holland ’s passion for the role , compound with his physicality and his power to coalesce a light - hearted performance with a more dramatic one made him a brilliant choice for the MCU ’s Spider - Man . Getting the molding of such a democratic character right was imperative , and gratefully Holland proved himself a astral selection .
5DIDN’T WORK: Dane DeHaan As Harry Osborn
Previously played by: James Franco
Across Spider - Man ’s cinematic past , Harry Osborn has been one of the hoagy ’s most important supporting characters . Prominently appearing in Sam Raimi ’s trilogy played by James Franco , Harry Osborn ’s story arc sees him go from Peter Parker ’s flush and happy-go-lucky best friend to a bitter , revenge - beat back antagonistintent on vote down the hero . ForThe Amazing Spider - Manfranchise ’s second installment , the role was reforge with Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn .
Despite DeHaan ’s impressive endowment as an role player , the recast simply did n’t exercise . Though his Harry Osborn was an interesting case early on in the movie , the script see him turn into a grotesque Green Goblin in the latter one-half of the film . The rush narrative development took the dramatic weight out of the change , making his story feel like an underwhelming scoundrel origin rather than the tragic free fall from grace Osborn underwent previously in Raimi ’s trilogy .
4GREAT: Emma Stone As Gwen Stacy
Previously played by: Bryce Dallas Howard
Another role recast between Raimi’sSpider - Mantrilogy andThe Amazing Spider - Manwas that of Gwen Stacy . The spectacular lovemaking interest for Peter Parker first appeared in Raimi’sSpider - Man 3played by Bryce Dallas Howard , acting as a secondary romanticist interest to Mary Jane Watson . The Amazing Spider - Man ’s Gwen was introduce as Peter ’s primary honey interest , played by Emma Stone shortly after her emanation to Hollywood superstardom .
What made Stone ’s casting work so well is the spare attention pass on to her character . The script allowed for Stone ’s performance to impart a depth to Gwen that Raimi ’s trilogy had n’t offered , making the recasting seem even honorable as a result . rock ’s tenure in the role was outlined as one ofThe Amazing Spider - Manfranchise ’s best , thanks in magnanimous part to the way in which the movies elevated her to a more primary role .
3DIDN’T WORK: Edward Norton As The Hulk
Previously played by: Eric Bana
The Incredible Hulkis still considered one of the MCU ’s worst efforts , despite being the ancestry news report of one of the franchise ’s most democratic poor boy . The role of Bruce Banner / Hulk was bet by celebrated thespian Edward Norton , taking over the role from Eric Bana , who had bring the titular dark-green behemoth in 2003’sHulk . For all the hoopla around Norton ’s act ability , his casting in the part simply did n’t work .
Norton ’s operation as Bruce Banner sense categorical and uninterested , and was far too reserved for the craze - fuel fighter he was playing . By comparing , Bana ’s performance just five years prior had been importantly more nuanced , and had offered a more interesting glimpse into Banner ’s psyche . Though the consensus remains thatHulkwas a much worse movie , Bana ’s functioning as Bruce Banner was significantly more solid than Edward Norton ’s , get to the latter ’s casting come along to be a mistake .
2GREAT: Tom Hardy As Venom
Previously played by: Topher Grace
Venom is one of Spider - Man ’s most iconic foes , part down to the visual parallels between the case . The character ’s first live - natural action show inSpider - Man 3was the cause for much excitement in front of the film ’s release . Topher Grace played Eddie Brock , Peter Parker ’s professional competition who get himself bond to an alien symbiote that feeds on his hatred for Spider - Man . Grace ’s turn as Venom was not met with positive reactions from fans or critics alike .
Tom Hardy was later cast to play Brock in 2018’sVenom , and his cast turn out to be a complete alternative . Hardy ’s power to play the duple purpose of Brock and Venom was excellent , as was his balance wheel of straight - faced clowning with sci - fi action . The player ’s performance brought Venom back into the discussion of Spider - Man ’s keen moving-picture show villains , proving thatthe role being remold with Hardy was by far the best choice .
1DIDN’T WORK: Jamie Bell As Ben Grimm
Previously played by: Michael Chiklis
Ben Grimm is the ripe friend of Reed Richards and an authoritative phallus of the Fantastic Four . In the 2005 movie and its 2007 sequel , Grimm is played by Michael Chiklis , whose gruff and stony deportment worked well to work The Thing to life in live - action . Josh Trank ’s 2015 reboot , also namedFantastic Four , cash in one’s chips in a different direction , casting Jamie Bell in the role as the team ’s jumpy grave - batter .
The reason Bell ’s molding did n’t body of work was purely strong-arm . The more thin frame and boyish feature of Bell did n’t whole rival up with the tough , everyman character of Ben Grimm , and compare him to his predecessor Michael Chiklis makes Bell expect especially unfavourable . Though Jamie Bell is an excellent actor , he was simply incorrect for the role of Ben Grimm - though The Thing may before long have a better future in theMarvel Cinematic Universenow it ’s been confirmed he will be play by Ebon Moss - Bachrach .
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