13 Actors Who Were Absolutely Perfect for the Roles They Played

Sometimes, the perfectly cast actor nailing their role makes a story so good.

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After polling the internet, these ten actors were top-voted for being perfectly cast in their roles.

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13 Actors Who Were Absolutely Perfect for the Roles They Played

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“Overconsumption,” one stated. “McMansions, pickup trucks more oversized than WWII tanks, warehouse stores, daily Amazon deliveries, restaurant servings that feed over 3,000 calories.

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“Gandalf. If anyone besides Ian McKellen played him, the Lord of the Rings series would not be the same. There’s something about Ian playing Gandalf that it’s like Gandalf exists.”

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“Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family,” one stated. However, another argued, “And Anjelica Huston as Morticia, Raul Julia as Gomez, and Christopher Lloyd as Fester.

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13 Actors Who Were Absolutely Perfect for the Roles They Played

Sometimes, the perfectly cast actor nailing their role makes a story so good.

Do you have a favorite example of that?

You’ve got company.

After polling the internet, these ten actors were top-voted for being perfectly cast in their roles.

13 Actors Who Were Absolutely Perfect for the Roles They Played

“Overconsumption,” one stated. “McMansions, pickup trucks more oversized than WWII tanks, warehouse stores, daily Amazon deliveries, restaurant servings that feed over 3,000 calories.

Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lechter

“Gandalf. If anyone besides Ian McKellen played him, the Lord of the Rings series would not be the same. There’s something about Ian playing Gandalf that it’s like Gandalf exists.”

Ian McKellen as Gandolf

“Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family,” one stated. However, another argued, “And Anjelica Huston as Morticia, Raul Julia as Gomez, and Christopher Lloyd as Fester.

Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addam

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