While many Hollywood stars have made names for themselves in comedy or action, it's time they explored more dramatic roles. Actors possess incredible range but can fall into typecasting despite their abilities. Casting directors often limit actors to specific genres based on their initial breakout roles, but Hollywood has repeatedly proven that actors can excel in diverse areas.
Some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood have made a name for themselves appearing in comedy or action roles, but it's high time they do more in the dramatic space. Actors showcase incredible skill as they work across a variety of mediums and genres, but it's easy to fall into a routine and be typecast despite having the range to do more.
1 However, Bautista is capable of so much more emotion and nuance in his work. There have been glimpses that appear briefly as his muscle-bound meatheads reveal a touch of emotion in films like Army of the Dead where he grieves about his relationship with his estranged daughter in addition to being a mercenary, and recently he landed a voice-only role in the English-speaking version of the animated film, The Boy and the Heron.
Related 10 Underrated Jack Black Movies You Forgot About Jack Black is one of Hollywood's most talented comedians with a filmography full of underappreciated classics and lesser-known hidden gems. 6 Tom Cruise There's no denying that Tom Cruise is one of the biggest Hollywood stars of all time, and while his career has resulted in dozens of instant classics, most of his work is firmly rooted in action-heavy films. Whether it's a futuristic sci-fi movie like Minority Report, or an intense espionage franchise like Mission Impossible, Cruise is most at home when he's playing the action hero.
This skill can only speak to how capable and well positioned Cage would be to tackle more dramatic roles in a serious vain. He has appeared in these types of films before, with Adaptation and Pig standing out as some of his most career defining performances, but he could stand to lean further into this space.
3 Steve Carell Another actor who has proven that laughter and pain are two sides of the same coin, and the people who perform one are often exceptionally adept at delivering both. Steve Carell's career kicked off with roles in movies like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and his starring role in The 40 Year-Old Virgin, but he became a household name after appearing as Michael Scott in the comedy series, The Office.
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