“Not only Marvel”: superhero movie stars who can handle any role (11 photos)

There is a little snob in each of us that prevents us from evaluating certain things unbiasedly. For example, it is common to consider something very popular to be “bad” in advance. Take the same modern cinema. Like, pop music, propaganda, popcorn and bullshit on a green screen (actually, what’s wrong with chromakey?). Superhero movies, which are considered an extremely simple and very expensive “attraction” for teenagers, fit perfectly into this list. And, accordingly, the same unfounded negative attitude towards the actors. Meanwhile, each of them is an incredibly talented actor and actress, who have a lot of complex, deep and cool roles behind them. For example, Josh Brolin, who played the villainous Thanos. But the huge purple tyrant-conqueror is Llewellyn Moss from No Country for Old Men and Dan White from Harvey Milk. For his last role, by the way, he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. In general, each person from this selection is an experienced professional with a capital “P”, whose talent is enough for a variety of roles.

Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer (2023)





The actor's first truly powerful role after leaving Marvel, where he played the role of Iron Man. Downey will probably win an Oscar for it this year.

Scarlett Johansson in the film Marriage Story (2019)



Ironically, the Black Widow actress probably gave her best performance in the divorce film. Johansson was deservedly nominated for an Oscar for Best Leading Actress.

Tom Holland in the film "The Impossible" (2012)





The future Spider-Man, at 13 years old, did an excellent job in the difficult role in the disaster film based on the fate of the real-life Bennet family during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.

Brie Larson in the movie "Room" (2015)



4 years before appearing in the role of Carol Danvers, the actress received an Oscar for Best Actress in a creepy film where she does not fly around the universe, but sits with her son in the confined space of one room.

Mark Ruffalo in the movie "The Lost and Lost" (2023)



The actor who plays Bruce Banner (the Hulk is mostly played by CGI) is said to be very good at black comedy. So much so that his role in The Lost and Lost earned him an Oscar nomination. And maybe even a victory!

Benedict Cumberbatch in the film "Power of the Dog" (2021)



The performer of the role of Doctor Strange in Marvel was good even before appearing in the comic book movies, but even after the additional surge of world fame he did not lose his touch and is able to give performances at the level of an Oscar nomination. The careless and dangerous Phil Burbank is proof of that.

Jeremy Renner in City of Thieves (2010)



The performer of the role of Hawkeye was twice nominated for an Oscar, but his performance as the imprisoned chav Jem from “City of Thieves” especially contrasts with the Marvel role.

Don Cheadle in Hotel Rwanda (2004)



The performer of the role of Warmaster was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar back in 2005 for his role as Rwandan businessman Paul Rusesabagina.

Hugh Jackman in the film Les Misérables (2012)



The performer of the role of Wolverine was very good and dramatic in Logan, but still the role of Jean Valjean is a completely different level.

Josh Brolin in the film Harvey Milk (2008)



The performer of the roles of Thanos and Cable in Marvel films played the American politician Dan White for an Oscar nomination.

Andrew Garfield in the movie Tick Tock Boom! (2021)



The only Spider-Man with an Oscar nomination. He also received a Golden Globe for his role in this musical.