Sometimes, certain actors find themselves forced to reprise a role even though their first experience was not positive. Either because of their contract with the studios, or for professional reasons. Today we look back at 7 actors who hated their first experience in a superhero film, but who nevertheless returned once again. 7 actors who have played a superheroic role several times despite a bad first experience.
7) Dave Bautista as Drax
In 2014, the former wrestler Dave Bautista decides to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In fact, it is chosen by James Gunn to embody Drax the Destroyer In Guardians of the Galaxy. If today he is a cult character, whom he has portrayed seven times in the MCU, initially, the actor was anything but satisfied with this experience. Indeed, Dave Bautista always revealed that the role of Drax was a challenge for him. He often returned to the difficult preparation required for such a role, in particular the hours of makeup required to get into the skin of the character. Demanding makeup, which scratched him, gave him allergies and made him uncomfortable:
It wasn’t really pleasant. It was difficult to play this character. I don’t know if I want Drax in my legacy. It’s a silly performance, and I want to do more dramatic things.
Eventually, Dave Bautista has agreed to reprise the role of Drax. Over time, it became very good friends with James Gunn, and began to appreciate this character, in particular thanks to the emotional depth put in place by the filmmaker. When James Gunn announced he was retiring from the MCU, Dave Bautista made the same decision.
6) James Franco as Harry Osborn
Against all odds, James Franco did not enjoy his experience on the set of Spiderman, especially on the third film. In the saga of Sam Raimithe actor embodies Harry Osborn, Peter Parker’s best friend, who later becomes one of his worst enemies. If James Franco enjoyed working on the first film, he considers the consequences as a burden:
I worked hard on these films, but I didn’t care much about them. And after they came out, I felt truly awful. From now on, I only want to participate in projects that are really close to my heart. And this idea was born after my experience on these films.
Finally, James Franco subsequently worked with Sam Raimi again, notably for The fantastic world of Oz in 2013.
5) Jennifer Garner as Elektra
Jennifer Garner takes on the role for the first time role of Elektra in Daredevil (2003). A remarkable appearance. And if the character dies at the end of the film Mark Steven Johnson, Jennifer Garner was under contract for at least two films. She was therefore forced to return to Elektra in 2004. As you probably know, this film is a huge failure. And Jennifer Garner knew it. Michael Vartanher boyfriend at the time, said Jennifer Garner hated working on Elektra, and was aware that she was taking part in a very bad film:
She said Elektra was a terrible movie. She called me often to tell me it was terrible. She was forced to do it because of her contract.
Finally, Jennifer Garner will reprise the role of Elektra a third time since she is confirmed to the casting of Deadpool & Wolverine.
4) Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool
There, the circumstances are a little different. Ryan Reynolds is a huge comic book fan. And he always wanted to embody Dead Pool At the movie theater. When 20th Century Fox offered him the role of Wade Wilson for the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the actor jumps at the opportunity. What a mistake. Everyone knows today, the treatment of Deadpool in the film Gavin Hood is a rip-off, an affront to all comic book fans, and the character is completely botched. Since this bad experience, Ryan Reynolds has fought to restore Deadpool’s reputation. And this until 2016 with the release of Dead Pool. In any case, he does not keep his experience on X-Men Origins: Wolverine in the heart :
It was a frustrating experience. I was already attached to the Deadpool movie. We hadn’t yet written a script at that time. Wolverine arrived and production put pressure on me: “play Deadpool in this film or we give the role to someone else”. So I did it for the wrong reasons. Deadpool has no reason to be in this movie.
Finally, fortunately Ryan Reynolds didn’t give up as the two films Dead Pool are delicious little sweets. And he is excellent in the role. We can’t wait to see him again in Deadpool & Wolverine.
3) Idris Elba as Heimdall
Astonishment, Idris Elba didn’t like his experience in the MCU. He who embodies Heimdall since the very first Thor has some reservations about this role which nevertheless follows him everywhere. In fact, Idris Elba was very disappointed with the use of his character in the first two Thor :
This is torture. I don’t want to do this. My agent told me “you have to, it’s in your contract”. I was in this stupid harness, with this stupid wig, this sword and these contact lenses. This role ripped my heart out.
Logically, Idris Elba’s contract ended with Avengers: Infinity Waryet he returned in the post-credits scene of Thor: Love and Thunder. Not too resentful Idris Elba…
2) Ben Affleck as Batman
Ben Affleck has never hidden his aversion for this role which has become emblematic. Initially, he was happy to play Bruce Wayne At the movie theater. But the criticism and feedback from fans were so difficult that the actor quickly took the blame. In full depression At this time, Ben Affleck gradually moved away from the role. However, initially, the actor/director had to write and direct a new Batman film. A project that was abandoned, replaced by The Batman of Matt Reeves with Robert Pattinson in the main role.
1) Natalie Portman as Jane Foster
At first, she wasn’t against playing Jane Foster in Thor. But after her experience on the first film, she hated coming back in The world of darkness. Notably because the director Patty Jenkins was replaced by Alan Taylor. But since she was under contract she was forced to return as Jane Foster. In any case, this is why we no longer see her in Thor: Ragnarok. You will have to give her the Thor costume to see her return in Thor: Love and Thunder. At the time of the release of Thor: The Dark Worldshe declared to Wall Street Journal :
For my part, I’m done!
