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Do you know what Joker, Lara Croft, James Bond, and Sherlock Holmes have in common other than being absolute legends? They’ve all been played by different actors over the years!

That’s right! Often, when we think of a character from a movie or TV show, we picture just one person in that role. But when it comes to successful productions or adaptations, remakes are made and different talents get cast to keep things fresh or attract a diverse audience. Just think of how the character portrayal of Batman has changed dramatically over the years — from the campy version of the 1960s TV show to the dark and brooding version played by Christian Bale in the 2000s. The character evolution has been fascinating to watch.

You might think you know everything about your favorite films and characters, but trust us, you haven’t seen it all until you’ve witnessed the interpretations and nuances that different actors have brought to the table. Some have become so closely associated with their characters that it can be difficult for subsequent actors to shake off their shadows and make that movie role theirs without getting ripped apart by the audience. But whether you’re a fan of the original casting or enjoy seeing a fresh take on an old favorite, you’ve got to admit that most of these remakes kept the standards of their predecessors without sacrificing the originality of their newer talents.

As we take a trip down memory lane, we’ll look at the many faces of some of the most beloved characters in film history. From Superman to Robin Hood, we’ve rounded up a list of actors who played the same role, each with their own personal twist!

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Jeremy Brett, Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch, Henry Cavill — Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett, Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch, Henry Cavill — Sherlock Holmes

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GenericPanda09
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Out of those up there Jeremy Brett.... but Basil Rathbone was and is the best imo.

Scrapiechick
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grew up watching Brett as Sherlock and he was ace, will have to check out Rathbone.

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Paulo Freitas
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved Robert Downey Jr's because its a more light hearted version, plus the actor playing " Dr. Watson " ( can't remember his name ) was frikking amazing in that role.

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    #2

    Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, David Tennant, Matt Smith — The Doctor (Doctor Who)

    Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, David Tennant, Matt Smith — The Doctor (Doctor Who)

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    Deborah Harris2
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just 4 here? David Tennant for me, but each brought their own personality to the mix

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    Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig — James Bond

    Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig — James Bond

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    Amy Watkins
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Roger Moore? Did Bored Panda forget about him? He was James Bond in 7 films.

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    #5

    Brian Cox, Anthony Hopkins, Gaspard Ulliel, Mads Mikkelsen — Hannibal Lecter

    Brian Cox, Anthony Hopkins, Gaspard Ulliel, Mads Mikkelsen — Hannibal Lecter

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    Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, Joaquin Phoenix — Joker

    Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, Joaquin Phoenix — Joker

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    #10

    Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, Gary Oldman, Luke Evans — Dracula

    Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, Gary Oldman, Luke Evans — Dracula

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    Deborah Harris2
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The classic and immortal Christopher Lee will always be Dracula for me, however I do like the Gary Oldman version too

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    #11

    Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Robert Pattinson — Batman (Bruce Wayne)

    Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Robert Pattinson — Batman (Bruce Wayne)

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    Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, Zoë Kravitz — Catwoman (Selina Kyle)

    Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, Zoë Kravitz — Catwoman (Selina Kyle)

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    Graham Chapman, Nigel Terry, Sean Connery, Bradley James — King Arthur

    Graham Chapman, Nigel Terry, Sean Connery, Bradley James — King Arthur

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    George Reeves, Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Tyler Hoechlin — Superman

    George Reeves, Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Tyler Hoechlin — Superman

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    Linda Hamilton, Emilia Clarke — Sarah Connor

    Linda Hamilton, Emilia Clarke — Sarah Connor

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im sorry, i love Emília Clark, drop dead gorgeous tallented actress, but, Terminator is nothing widout Linda Hamilton.

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    #17

    David Rintoul, Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Matthew Rhys — Mr. Darcy

    David Rintoul, Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Matthew Rhys — Mr. Darcy

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    Chris Evans, Michael B. Jordan — Johnny Storm

    Chris Evans, Michael B. Jordan — Johnny Storm

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baahhh, all i see here is Captain América and Black Panther's cousin.....

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    #20

    Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, John Krasinski — Jack Ryan

    Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, John Krasinski — Jack Ryan

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    Angelina Jolie, Alicia Vikander — Lara Croft

    Angelina Jolie, Alicia Vikander — Lara Croft

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bahhhhhh, i loved them both, as an action star hands down Anjelina Jolie, as a movie faithfull to the source material Alícia Vikander, they where both great in the part, but lets face it, Anjelina hás a presence that Alícia does not, at least yet. ( Plus not a fair comparison, since Alícia's character os supose to be a very Young Lara Croft, wille Anjelina's is supose to be the Lara that most of us grew up knowing)

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    Errol Flynn, Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Cary Elwes — Robin Hood

    Errol Flynn, Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Cary Elwes — Robin Hood

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    Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Evan Peters — Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff)

    Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Evan Peters — Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff)

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im divided here i like them both, but the One in the bottom had more to do in the movies, the other dude's job was just to annoy Hawkeye and die.... Not a fair comparison.

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    #24

    Ian Holm, Martin Freeman — Bilbo Baggins

    Ian Holm, Martin Freeman — Bilbo Baggins

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    #25

    Kurt Russell, David Keith, Michael Shannon, Austin Butler — Elvis Presley

    Kurt Russell, David Keith, Michael Shannon, Austin Butler — Elvis Presley

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    Walter Huston, Gregory Peck, Daniel Day-Lewis, Billy Campbell — Abraham Lincoln

    Walter Huston, Gregory Peck, Daniel Day-Lewis, Billy Campbell — Abraham Lincoln

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    Ioan Gruffudd, Miles Teller — Reed Richards

    Ioan Gruffudd, Miles Teller — Reed Richards

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    K W
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope and nope. Someone should've thrown in Krasinski even though he was a cameo.

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    #32

    Edward Furlong, Nick Stahl, Christian Bale, Jason Clarke — John Connor

    Edward Furlong, Nick Stahl, Christian Bale, Jason Clarke — John Connor

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    #33

    Johnny Weissmuller, Ron Ely, Christopher Lambert, Alexander Skarsgård — Tarzan

    Johnny Weissmuller, Ron Ely, Christopher Lambert, Alexander Skarsgård — Tarzan

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude i see Christofer Lambert i see a Scotsman ( and yes i know he's French, old people like me Will get it lol ) not frikking Tarzan.

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    #35

    Rebecca Romijn, Jennifer Lawrence — Mystique (Raven Darkhölme)

    Rebecca Romijn, Jennifer Lawrence — Mystique (Raven Darkhölme)

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stamos was hardly an actress in the movies, She was there to do stunts and look sexy in blue látex Paint, Lawrence on the otherhand ( despite her latest blunder ) is a great actress, and actually had something to act on.

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    #36

    Halle Berry, Alexandra Shipp — Ororo Munroe

    Halle Berry, Alexandra Shipp — Ororo Munroe

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    Jessica Alba, Kate Mara — Sue Storm

    Jessica Alba, Kate Mara — Sue Storm

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    JoJoB
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I know the movie wasn't great, but I really liked Jessica Alba.

    #38

    Sean Bean, Luke Evans, Liam Neeson — Zeus

    Sean Bean, Luke Evans, Liam Neeson — Zeus

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    Paulo Freitas
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Russell Crowe ( alas we never got to see the orgy lol ), on a serious note, Sean Bean wins this One.

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    #40

    Bryce Dallas Howard, Rachelle Lefevre — Victoria

    Bryce Dallas Howard, Rachelle Lefevre — Victoria

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    Alicia Silverstone, Rachel Blanchard — Cher Horowitz

    Alicia Silverstone, Rachel Blanchard — Cher Horowitz

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    deanna woods
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alicia Silverstone. I could take her rich spoiled girl more seriously.

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    #42

    Famke Janssen, Sophie Turner — Jean Grey

    Famke Janssen, Sophie Turner — Jean Grey

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    🫦08
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like them both but I have to go with Famke Janssen plus we got to see her more

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    #44

    William Devane, Bruce Greenwood, Greg Kinnear, Michael C. Hall — John F. Kennedy

    William Devane, Bruce Greenwood, Greg Kinnear, Michael C. Hall — John F. Kennedy

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    Jennifer Connelly, Liv Tyler — Betty Ross

    Jennifer Connelly, Liv Tyler — Betty Ross

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    JoJoB
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jennifer Connelly. Liv Tyler couldn't act her way out of a paper bag.

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