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motion-picture show adaptations of beloved Christian Bible have the hard task of rove characters that many sports fan already have a distinctly delineate image of after reading , butsome pic nailed the casting . For the most part , when a novel is pop enough to warrant a pic adaptation , there is a consecrated fanbase who stormily loves the story and its characters . Developing a popular book or series into a film then becomes a challenge as the film needs to transform the event and the core characters into a fresh metier , and that includes getting the proper actors to do the job .

Because the stories lean to revolve around the characters involved , put the ripe actors in the right roles is essential . Fortunately , some very talented directors andcasting managing director meet that challenge and constitute the perfect individualsto adjust the author material . Whether the book is an epic fantasy in need of a magniloquent greyish - haired magician , or ateenage supernatural romancelooking for a vapid and average young woman to be sweep up in an adventure , the right worker can play the other part of a report together and deliver something striking .

10Jennifer Lawrence As Katniss Everdeen

The Hunger Games

The popular serial publication of novel by Suzanne Collins revolve around a young distaff friend who courageously volunteers as tribute to save her sister inThe Hunger Games . Katniss Everdeen is immature , beautiful , solid , confident , and stubborn , andJennifer Lawrence captured all of these constituent perfectly . In demarcation to the brutality and hoggishness of the faux - civilized people of the Capitol , Katniss and her peers in the district are enslaved in servitude to the Panem government . However , Katniss has a rebellious life and contend heavily to protect the people and places she be intimate .

The Hunger Games is a multi - movie franchise star Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen . The films are based on the untried grownup dystopian book series by generator Suzanne Collins . The first film was exhaust in 2012 , followed by Catching Fire in 2013 , Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014 , and Mockingjay Part 2 in 2015 . In 2023 , the 5th movie in the serial publication was released , The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes .

9Ian McKellen As Gandalf

The Lord Of The Rings

Many of the cast of characters ofThe Lord of the Ringstrilogyare absolutely suited to their roles , but onestand - out performance has to be Ian McKellen as Gandalf . McKellen is a classically trained British actor who started perform in theatre in the other 1960s . Over the decennium , he play around in study with TV and film , but his most iconic performance came as the wise wizard , Gandalf , in the Peter Jackson films adjust from J. R. R. Tolkien ’s authoritative novel . McKellen is an enormous presence on screen , and with Gandalf towering over the rest of the casting , this was essential .

If Hollywood ’s most renowned actors had not landed their most iconic roles , the movie ’s impact and the actor ’s career way of life would be very unlike .

McKellen also imbued elements of drama , humour , fun , and a darker side to the character , as only an player with his considerable talent and range could do . Despite Gandalf having long absences between showing up in the heroic films , his presence and influence imbue throughout the serial publication . In addition , when Gandalf the Grey heroically sacrifices himself to protect the family and is later restored as Gandalf the White , McKellen ’s performance makes the modulation seamless and impactful .

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The Lord of the Rings : The Fellowship of the Ring is the first film in Peter Jackson ’s critically applaud Lord of the Rings trilogy . The motion-picture show come Frodo Baggins ( Elijah Woods ) as he is tasked with destroy the One Ring in the attack of Mount Doom after he inherits the ring .

8Tom Felton As Draco Malfoy

Harry Potter And The Sorceror’s Stone

Harry Potteris another serial where many of the actor , both old and young , played their parts perfectly . However , one vernal thespian stand out as being the everlasting interlingual rendition from the novels to the screen , and that isTom Felton as Draco Malfoy . Felton was just 13 years quondam at the sentence of filming the first movie , and despite his age , hecaptured the entitled , overbearing gentle wind of untested Master Malfoy perfectly . Both his looks with his light-haired haircloth and piercing eyes , and his performance absolutely equate the character as visualize in the books .

Harry Potter is a multimedia dealership about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry , where he learns the truth about himself , his family , and the terrible evil that haunt the wizard world . Adapted from the novel , Harry Potter is an eight - episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his supporter , Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley , as they sail the tricky world of growing up , school life , and magic . bulge out from class one and moving to their seventh twelvemonth , the films chronicle the scholar ' prison term at Hogwarts while unfurling a ominous plot that revolve around around the unsuspecting Harry . With the return of the dark wizard , Voldemort , the students and professors at Hogwarts will struggle to acquit on as the world around them may exchange forever . Harry Potter has thrive beyond the man of its films and novel with several video games , a spin - off film series titled Fantastic beast , and even attractions at Universal Studios .

7Anthony Hopkins As Hannibal Lecter

Silence Of The Lambs

While other actor have tackle the office of Hannibal Lecter and deliver unbelievable functioning , Anthony Hopkins is creditworthy for popularizing the part thanks to his catch public presentation inThe muteness of the Lambs . Playing opposite Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling , both track won an Oscar for their performance in this film that brought the creation of Thomas Harris to the masses . Hopkins is adequate parts brilliant and terrifyingas the cannibalistic genius , Dr. Hannibal Lecter .

The Silence of the Lambs follows FBI trainee Clarice Sterling ( Jodie Foster ) as she hunt a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill ( Ted Levine ) . To chance the killer , she must place her trust in the notoriously dangerous but brilliant cannibal , Dr. Hannibal Lecter ( Anthony Hopkins ) . With Buffalo Bill ’s in style dupe the girl of a U.S. Senator , the insistency is on Sterling to catch the criminal before he can bring his twisted dodging to fruition .

6Kristen Stewart As Bella Swan

Twilight

TheTwilightsaga has its defect , but the movies are mostly close adaption of the novels . For example , Bella Swan ’s characterin the book is name as reclusive , tranquil , and appearing shy on the surface , in addition to being prone to view herself in a negative light . The character is frame up as someone who does not make an impingement or a gravid belief , in dividing line with the brilliant and beautiful Cullens who immediately draw aid wherever they go . Kirsten Stewart does an incredible problem boiling the character down to the essentialsand delivering the role as the novel intended .

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Based on Stephenie Meyer ’s book of the same name , Twilight follows Bella Swan ( Kristen Stewart ) , who lessen insanely in beloved with Edward Cullen ( Robert Pattinson ) , who she soon finds out is a vampire . Falling in sexual love with her at the same meter , Edward and Bella must whelm obstacles to preserve their interdict relationship .

There are some movie cast decisions that when first announced derive as a total stupor but in the end the actors end up excelling in the role .

5André the Giant As Fezzik

The Princess Bride

The Princess Brideis one of the best comedy films of the eighty , and the cinema ’s dry wag and slapstick liquid body substance still pack a punch today . Along with the larger - than - life personality of the movie , the film sport a character whose tremendous comportment is felt in every scene where he appears : Fezzik . Fezzik join Westley and his crew on an risky venture to save the Princess . In a role that was specifically written for him by the author ( viaPro Wrestling Stories),André the Giant delivered a career - delineate performancein one of his few leading film office .

Based on the 1973 novel by William Goldman , The Princess Bride is a comical fantasy escapade film that tell a swashbuckling tale of a hero and a princess , say to a youthful , grim boy in bed by his grandfather . The story itself follows farmhand Westley , who embarks on an epic journey to save his darling princess from an evil prince as he fit strange but reliable companions along the way .

4Jackie Earle Haley As Rorschach

Watchmen

Watchmenis one of the most iconic graphic novels ever create , and when it was adapted in 2009 , it demand a talented cast to bring the potent history to the big concealment . Fortunately , several of the actor cast were perfect , butJackie Earle Haley , who play Rorschach , was positively perfect . Rorschach is an anti - hero with a clear band of rules , and a relentless determination to bring outlaw to justice . As both the narrator for the story and a central protagonist who tug the action forth , Haley is the perfect choice for the masked vigilance man who harbor everyone to account .

In 1986 , DC Comics published a comic al-Qur’an limited series consist of 12 issues titledWatchmen . Creator Alan Moore play with creative person Dave Gibbons for the project , which released monthly outlet from 1986 to 1985 . A film adaption was released in March 2009 under the direction of Zack Snyder . The story ofWatchmenhappens in an alternate reality 1985 , with references to events that occurred in the 1940s and sixties .

3Rooney Mara As Lisbeth Salander

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

David Fincher ’s adaptation of the well - selling novel by Stieg Larsson , The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , Rooney Mara delivers a standout performance as the conflicted protagonist , Lisbeth Salander . The character is incredibly complex with a traumatic past times and an branding iron will , but Mara was able to match the novel ’s vision and work Lisbeth to life on the big concealment . Her public presentation hit all the right-hand notes and the shift into the quality come along unrecognisable from the actress herself , which makes it all the more impressive .

Based on the award - advance novel by Stieg Larsson , The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist ( Daniel Craig ) as he searches for a fair sex who has been missing for 40 years . Along the path , he makes an unexpected ally in Lisbeth Salander ( Rooney Mara ) , who is a computing gadget hack and survivor of a traumatic puerility . The film is calculate by David Fincher and won an Oscar in 2012 for Best Achievement in Film Editing .

2Christian Bale As Patrick Bateman

American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis ' novel , American Psycho , is wide praised for its sinewy imagery , introspective geographic expedition of postmodernism , and complex key character , Patrick Bateman . Adapting the novel for plastic film , the story contain many grueling - to - watch and take exception moment , with a protagonist who is both disturbed , but also highly magnetic . Tackling therole , Christian Bale perfectly capturesthe duality of the characterwho presents a masquerade to those around him , while being hyper - obsessive about small-scale details , such as the design of a business enterprise lineup . This was Bale ’s breakout performance that launched his career , thanks to his over-the-top natural endowment .

Based on the book of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis , American Psycho follows Patrick Bateman ( Christian Bale ) an investment banker in New York in 1987 who direct a double living as a in series killer . As investigators encircle Bateman after the disappearance of a colleague , he finds himself trap in a spiral of murder and excess , unable to cease himself from pass in to his increasingly dark itch . Also star Willem Dafoe , Jared Leto , Justin Theroux , and Reese Witherspoon .

Stephen King ’s books have been conform to some of the best and worst films in Hollywood , but some minor casting adjustment could have exchange things .

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1Robert Downey Jr. As Tony Stark

Iron Man

Another mirthful book hoagie , Robert Downey Jr. , utterly embodied the character of Tony Stark in the flagship moving-picture show of the MCU , Iron Man . With similarity between the character and Downey Jr. ’s own lifetime , it makes sentience that he was able to bear such a convincing performance for the film . Both characters struggled with early succeeder and wealth , which precede to irresponsible living , and when given a second chance at a life that could help and impact others , they grabbed it . Downey Jr. is Iron Man , and his performance furtherproves just how perfect he was in the role .

Iron Man is the first photographic film in the long - running Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise . Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark , who becomes Iron Man after he is kidnapped and discovers terrorists are using weapon system develop by Stark Industries .   Gwyneth Paltrow stars as Tony ’s love interestingness Pepper Potts alongside Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan and Jeff Bridges as the villainous Obadiah Stane .

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The Hunger Games is a multi-movie franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. The films are based on the young adult dystopian book series by author Suzanne Collins. The first film was released in 2012, followed by Catching Fire in 2013, Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014, and Mockingjay Part 2 in 2015. In 2023, the fifth film in the series was released, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the first film in Peter Jackson’s critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy. The movie follows Frodo Baggins (Elijah Woods) as he is tasked with destroying the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom after he inherits the ring.

Draco Malfoy glaring in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

Harry Potter Franchise Poster

Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.

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The Silence of the Lambs follows FBI trainee Clarice Sterling (Jodie Foster) as she hunts a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine). To find the killer, she must place her trust in the notoriously dangerous but brilliant cannibal, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). With Buffalo Bill’s latest victim the daughter of a U.S. Senator, the pressure is on Sterling to catch the criminal before he can bring his twisted scheme to fruition.

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan in Twilight.

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Based on Stephenie Meyer’s book of the same name, Twilight follows Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who falls madly in love with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who she soon finds out is a vampire. Falling in love with her at the same time, Edward and Bella must overcome obstacles to preserve their forbidden relationship.

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Fezzik (André The Giant) carrying Westley on his back in The Princess Bride

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Based on the 1973 novel by William Goldman, The Princess Bride is a comical fantasy adventure film that tells a swashbuckling tale of a hero and a princess, read to a young, sick boy in bed by his grandfather. The story itself follows farmhand Westley, who embarks on an epic journey to save his beloved princess from an evil prince as he meets strange but reliable companions along the way.

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Rorschach in Watchmen 2009

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In 1986, DC Comics published a comic book limited series consist of 12 issues titledWatchmen. Creator Alan Moore worked with artist Dave Gibbons for the project, which released monthly issues from 1986 to 1985. A movie adaptation was released in March 2009 under the direction of Zack Snyder. The story ofWatchmenhappens in an alternate reality 1985, with references to events that occurred in the 1940s and 1960s.

Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara) in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo looks very serious while wearing a black leather jacket.

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Based on the award-winning novel by Stieg Larsson, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) as he searches for a woman who has been missing for 40 years. Along the way, he makes an unexpected ally in Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), who is a computer hacker and survivor of a traumatic childhood. The film is directed by David Fincher and won an Oscar in 2012 for Best Achievement in Film Editing.

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Based on the book of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho follows Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) an investment banker in New York in 1987 who leads a double life as a serial killer. As investigators circle Bateman after the disappearance of a colleague, he finds himself trapped in a spiral of murder and excess, unable to stop himself from giving in to his increasingly dark urges. Also stars Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Justin Theroux, and Reese Witherspoon.

Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Iron Man

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Iron Man is the first film in the long-running Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark, who becomes Iron Man after he is kidnapped and discovers terrorists are using weapons developed by Stark Industries. Gwyneth Paltrow stars as Tony’s love interest Pepper Potts alongside Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan and Jeff Bridges as the villainous Obadiah Stane.

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