9 people share their picks for the most perfectly cast Hollywood roles of all time.
Some actors were born to play a role. Users on a popular Reddit thread discuss which actors were perfectly cast in their roles.
What actor or actress was the most perfectly cast role in film or television?
1. Vegetable-Double says:
Patrick Stewart as Professor X. Even as a kid reading the comics and watching the cartoon, I pictured him as Professor X. It almost felt inevitable.
The very successful actor has had a storied career in film and television. You can watch Sir Patrick Stewart in the 2000 film X-Men on Disney+.
2. Weak-Acanthisitta-18 says:
Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes in Misery, nobody else could touch that role.
Misery, a psychological thriller adapted from the Stephen King novel, was only the start of Bates long career in Hollywood. Her range is displayed from playing villains like Annie Wilkes to her impeccable comedic timing in her portrayal of Jo Bennett in the Office.
You can watch Kathy Bates in Misery on HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video, and other streaming platforms!
3. inksmudgedhands says:
I can't imagine anyone else playing Doc Brown except for Christopher Lloyd.
Christopher Lloyd, as Dr. Emmett Brown, the kooky scientist and close friend of Marty McFly, was iconic. Lloyd's portrayal of the character makes it hard to imagine anyone else doing it. The 84-year-old still acts and can be seen in an episode of The Mandalorian and as Alex Windsor in the film Spirit Halloween.
You can watch Lloyd in Back to the Future on the Peacock streaming service.
4. boblikeshispizza says:
Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson
Offerman's portrayal of the unyielding libertarian who hates vegetables and loves whiskey is perfection. The show exemplifies what great casting can do for a sitcom.
Offerman has played roles in The Great North, A League of Their Own, The Resort, or watch him drink whiskey by a fireplace for 5 hours in this Youtube video. You can watch Parks and Rec on the Peacock streaming platform.
5. Apart-Application884 says:
Christoph Waltz as Hans Landa in Inglorious Basterds. They needed someone fluent in four languages and could fill an extremely intelligent and evil role. That movie would not be the same without him.
Watching Waltz's opening scene sets the stage for his fantastic performance in the film. Christoph has brought his unique style to many characters and rarely fails to captivate audiences with his performance.
You can see Waltz's full performance in Inglorious Bastards on Prime Video, Apple TV, and more.
6. ReyRamone says:
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano
Best known for his role as Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini brings the mafia boss to life in ways that mesmerize audiences. Gandolfini served as executive producer for the HBO Mini Series The Night Of, starring Riz Ahmed.
You can stream The Sopranos on HBO Max.
7. Vincent Fluff says:
Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams
Personifying the chambré style of Wednesday Addams is done to perfection by Christina Ricci in the 1991 film The Addams Family. She would go on to play iconic roles in Casper, Sleepy Hollow, and, most recently, Yellow Jackets.
You can watch The Addams Family on Netflix and Peacock.
8. MightyAll says:
J K Simmons as J Jonah Jameson
Simmon's portrayal of the editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle in Spider-Man was nothing short of amazing. He made audiences hate the character and displayed why Simmons would go on to play roles in La La Land, Juno, and the critically acclaimed short-film turned feature Whiplash.
You can catch Simmons in the upcoming film Little Brother, and he was just cast as Commissioner Gordon in the new Batgirl film. You can watch Spider-Man on Hulu, Disney+, and Netflix.
9. pacquat says:
Alicia Silverstone in Clueless. It would not have been the movie without her.
Alicia Silverstone portrayed Cher Horowitz in the Comedy/Romance film Clueless before delivering in other roles in iconic films like Batman & Robin. Most recently, you can see Silverstone in Senior Year or The Requin.
You can watch her star in Clueless on Netflix.