11 actors who will replace their colleagues and play famous characters in future films (13 photos)

Let's see which actors take the place of their most prominent predecessors by playing some of the so-called "recycled" characters.





Generations of actors change, but the stories and characters remain the same. Not all, of course, but remakes and reboots are a dime a dozen these days. On the other hand, where would we be without a new James Bond or Sherlock Holmes? In previous decades, someone played them, even if their stories continue in our time - viewers will definitely come.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson - the new James Bond



According to media reports, it was this 33-year-old actor who was made an official offer to sign a contract for the role of agent 007 in the next films of the franchise. It remains to be seen whether Aaron himself will agree, but most likely, this is the face of the new James Bond.

Before him, Daniel Craig played this role from 2006 to 2021, having participated in 5 Bond films.

Bill Skarsgård is the new Raven





The remake of the 1994 film and the restart of the franchise of the same name has already acquired a trailer, where you can see Bill Skarsgård in a new role from all angles. So far the public (judging by the reaction on social networks) is not particularly happy with the project, but we must wait for the premiere.

Before Bill, the character Eric Draven (that's Crow's name) was played by Brandon Lee. The role of Brandon and the film itself became a cult classic and completely eclipsed the three unsuccessful sequels that were released from 1996 to 2005.

Skarsgård fans, let's not disagree.

Bill Skarsgård as the new Count Orlok



This December will see the release of the gothic horror film Nosferatu, a remake of the legendary 1922 silent horror film Nosferatu, a Symphony of Terror. As you can see, Bill Skarsgård really loves roles for which he is properly covered in makeup.

In the original film, the role of Count Orlok (essentially Count Dracula) was played by Max Schreck.

Nicholas Hoult - the new Thomas Hutter



Still the same couple of films. In the story, Thomas Hutter is Count Orlok's real estate agent.

In the original, this role was played by Gustav von Wangenheim.

Lily-Rose Depp is the new Ellen Hutter



And again, two versions of Nosferatu. It is with Ellen, Thomas' wife, that the vampire count falls in love.

In the original, she was played by Greta Schroeder.

Anya Taylor-Joy is the new Furiosa



Or rather, young Furiosa. She will play in the film "Furiosa: The Mad Max Chronicles", which is a prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road", where the heroine was played by Charlize Theron.

Karl Urban - the new Johnny Cage



He will play the hero in the film Mortal Kombat 2, which will be released in 2024.

Before him, Johnny Cage was best remembered by audiences in the film Mortal Kombat (1995), where he was played by Linden Ashby.

Martin Ford - the new Shao Kahn



The main boss in the Mortal Kombat universe will be played by the huge British bodybuilder Martin Ford, who already has experience in cinema (in particular, he starred in the film Fast and Furious 9).

Before him, Shao Kahn appeared in the film Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation (1997) played by Brian Thompson.

Ariana Grande is the new Glinda



The singer, who already has several roles in films and TV series behind her, will play the good sorceress of the south in the film “Wicked: Part One” (to be released in 2024). This is a film adaptation of the musical, the events of which take place in parallel with the plots of the legendary film “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) and the novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by Lyman Baum.

Before Ariana, Billie Burke played Glinda in 1939's The Wizard of Oz.

Jeff Goldblum is the new Wizard of Oz



Before him, Frank Morgan played the role in the 1939 film.

Paul Mescal - new Lucius



Or rather, the matured Lucius. In the sequel to the film "Gladiator", which will be released at the end of 2024, he will become the main character. In the first part of 2000, young Lucius, the nephew of Commodus played by Joaquin Phoenix, was played by Spencer Treat Clark.

Liam Neeson as new Lieutenant Frank Drebin



Can you imagine him taking the place of the legendary Leslie Nielsen in the remake of The Naked Gun? Difficult! But this is exactly what awaits us in 2025.