Charlotte, Charles Chaplin’s immortal character, has become a symbol of silent cinema. It wasn’t easy, as the actor and comedian later admitted. But his efforts, which gave birth to one of the cinematic world’s recognizable figures at a time when there were few of them, were rewarded. Open up to the possibility that performers can leave their mark—and especially their character—on the great roles of their lives. But more than that, they were an integral part of how the cinematic world understood its great stories.
Since then, movies have featured characters ranging from the epic to the most terrifying. Scarlett O’Hara (performed by the unforgettable Vivien Leigh), Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) before darkness falls Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). They all have something in common: the achievement of a seemingly perfect union between the artist and one of the roles to which he gave life. So much so that we will be remembered by it and leave an indelible mark on popular culture.
But this caused another phenomenon. This is the story of two actors who played the same character and were equally successful at it. As if it were a legacy passed down from the translator, some important roles share their success between two or more individuals. We present to you five examples of this fortunate circumstance and how it can be crucial not only for the Hollywood industry. At the same time, it is about how cinema is understood as a collective event.
joker
Archenemy Batman, a dark figure who also offers actors the opportunity to explore moral darkness. This has allowed some of the most talented artists of recent decades to experiment with different ways of expressing themselves. From depictions of madness to explorations of pain, loneliness and urban violence. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane from a concept by Jerry Robinson, the villain is an open-ended scenario for reimagining modern evil.
What Jack Nicholson demonstrated in his version that appeared in Batman Tim Burton in 1989. Twisted and alienated by the accident that destroyed his face, Jack Napier was sinister and dangerous. It was closer to the comic book than any other to come to the screen, but it was also terrifying in its brutality and bloodlust.
Something that kept the character in Heath Ledger’s hands. In 2008, the performer completely rethought the concept of a criminal without moral boundaries and transferred it to the field of psychopathy. He joker from Christopher Nolan’s trilogy, he is much closer to an agent of chaos than a traditional villain. Which, moreover, completely distanced him from the version embodied by Nicholson. Finally, in 2019, Joaquin Phoenix brought to life a more streetwise and realistic version. He Arthur Fleck actor, a man plagued by mental illness and an uncertain past who will ultimately turn his hatred against Gotham, on the verge of social implosion. The most controversial portrait is the eccentric, violent and brief look that Jared Leto brings to the character.
In total, he was played by Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix and Jared Leto.
Vito Corleone
In 1972, Francis Ford Coppola took Mario Puzo’s novel and turned it into a study of famous crime families of Sicilian origin. But it also gave a place in cinema history to one of the most iconic figures.
Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brandon, entered the annals of the seventh art with a scene in which, sitting in the dark, he petted a small cat. Meanwhile, it questioned the sense of loyalty of one of his protégés and began to threaten him between the lines. The performance was so amazing that it ended up being the focus of your attention.A film full of them and with sinister overtones that baffled Hollywood.
Two years later, the director again plunged into the criminal world. This time he included the youth of Vito Corleone and, in a risky move, gave the role to Robert De Niro. The choice could not have been more appropriate. The performer made the role his own and brought him a rare mixture of pain and rage, making him an icon of moral evil. Together, both interpretations support a trilogy that is considered one of the best in cinema to date.
Hannibal Lecter
The cannibalistic killer with aesthetic tastes lived a long and fruitful life on the big and small screen. Moreover, the four actors who played him managed to take a fresh look at his depraved evil. Something that turns paper andThis is an ideal place for artists who want to explore the dark side of the human mind.
Oddly enough, Brian Cox was the first to do it (Logan Roy V Continuity). Long before Hannibal became an icon of sophisticated evil, there was a film adaptation of Manhunter. Red Dragon Thomas Harris. It was 1986 and the film didn’t make much of an impact. What’s left for history is the intense, wild look the actor gave the brutal serial killer.
An element that Anthony Hopkins retained in his interpretation of the role. The 1992 Best Actor Oscar winner appears for barely 16 minutes in the entirety of Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs. But it was more than enough to dazzle and frighten critics and audiences alike.
In 2007, director Peter Webber presented a prequel, revealing the story of Hannibal Lecter. The late Gaspard Ulliel was cast as a promising young man with a troubled past.. The film was not a great success, but the role gave the Frenchman the opportunity to create a look at a kind of pure evil that surprised.
Finally, the role in the series “Hannibal” was repeated by the Dane Mads Mikkelsen. Over the course of three seasons, Dr. Lecter once again wandered through the most confusing places of the human mind. With more time to explore his psychology and the company of Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), this twist The story of Thomas Harris was a milestone that would be difficult to surpass.
In total, he was played by Brian Cox, Anthony Hopkins, Gaspard Ulliel and Mads Mikkelsen.
Iris Murdoch
In 2001 the film Iris: Lasting Memories spoke about the difficult life of the writer Iris Murdoch. But besides the fact that he biographical film Elegant and painfully realistic, it also gave the film world one of the best performances of Judi Dench’s career. The story allowed the actress to turn the emotional and mental pain of the famous author into reflections on talent, femininity and the power of writing.
By a happy coincidence, the writer was played by Kate Winslet in the same film. Which gave the British woman the opportunity to give a sensitive portrait of her youth, as strong and emotional as Dench’s. As a result, both were nominated for that year’s Oscars for Best Actress and Supporting Actress, respectively.
Daario Naharis
Series Game of Thrones, featured an extraordinary cast. But also some curiosities that confused fans. The most amazing thing happened to Daario Naharis, the lover of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke). Especially because of the unique circumstance of two actors bringing a face to the character.
Before the third season, Ed Skrein (from Dead Pool), had a mission to give life to Khaleesi’s trusted man. But at the premiere of the fourth, a man with long blond hair replaced Michelle Huisman with a completely opposite appearance. The strangest thing is that there was no comment from HBO regarding the change. Which has become a source of jokes and memes on social networks.
Interesting data? In film Rebel Moon. Part 1: Fire Girl Zack Snyder, both actors are part of the cast and share several scenes together.
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