Amanda Seyfried got offered Gamora but was certain "Guardians of the Galaxy" would be Marvel's first box office flop.

Amanda Seyfried got offered Gamora but was certain “Guardians of the Galaxy” would be Marvel’s first box office flop.

  • reddig33@lemmy.worldEnglish
    58·
    2 days ago

    There are plenty of actors who have played multiple franchise roles. If one role flops, you just move into the next.

    Honestly it’s one of my pet peeves. Sure, Pedro Pascal is a fun actor, but does he have to show up in every franchise? Same with Benedict Cumberbatch. When the same actor plays multiple “super heroes” it can take you out of the story.

    • edric@lemm.eeEnglish
      8·
      2 days ago

      but does he have to show up in every franchise?

      Wasn’t that your point? They’re offered a job, they do it, they get paid.

      • reddig33@lemmy.worldEnglish
        24·
        2 days ago

        Not blaming the actor for taking the role. I’m blaming the marketing department for relying on the same “bankable” faces over and over.

        My point was that even if Seyfried’s marvel movie had flopped:

        • There are plenty of other franchises to try for.
        • It wouldn’t have injured her career.

        I’m sure the actors in “The Eternals” will find other roles. And I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of them show up in another franchise like Star Wars, Star Trek, DC, or another Marvel movie. Remember when Ryan Reynolds was Green Lantern? Now he’s Deadpool.