Some actors just seem destined to play certain parts. We can think of examples like Jack Nicholson in The Shining, Marlon Brando in The Godfather, or Hugh Jackman in the X-Men and Wolverine movies. These actors were in the perfect place at the perfect time, chosen just right for the role that had been written. Unfortunately, sometimes, the exact opposite thing seems to happen.
Suicide Squad publicity still, Jared Leto as The Joker. Source: MoviestillsDB.com, Copyrights: Warner Home Video
There are many examples throughout Hollywood history of the wrong actors being chosen for certain roles. Maybe they’re too young, too old, too inexperienced, or just not the right fit for the character, but in any case, they leave us scratching our heads and wondering what on Earth the casting department was doing when they made the decision to hire them. Read on to learn about some absolutely awful casting fails that had a truly negative effect on the films involved.