Actors With More Than One Iconic Franchise Role?
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louiebaby said:
stion, but we need to consider the definition of a Film Franchise.
Wikipedia said:
A film series, film franchise, movie series, or movie franchise is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series.[/quote}
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_series
For me, it's three or more, so for now, Bad Boys doesn't count, although in about 16 months it should...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boys_(franchise)
Yeah, a lot of these are just roles (not forward rolls), and not iconic. Harrison Ford is a solid one, at one point in time he was in 6 of the top ten grossing films.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_series
For me, it's three or more, so for now, Bad Boys doesn't count, although in about 16 months it should...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boys_(franchise)
Halb said:
louiebaby said:
Good question, but we need to consider the definition of a Film Franchise.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_series
For me, it's three or more, so for now, Bad Boys doesn't count, although in about 16 months it should...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boys_(franchise)
Yeah, a lot of these are just roles (not forward rolls), and not iconic. Harrison Ford is a solid one, at one point in time he was in 6 of the top ten grossing films.Wikipedia said:
A film series, film franchise, movie series, or movie franchise is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series.
Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_series
For me, it's three or more, so for now, Bad Boys doesn't count, although in about 16 months it should...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boys_(franchise)
When does Bad Boys come out? Is it still happening?
Halb said:
Had a quick skim, most are not appropriate, but Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Magneto; is,a leading character, iconic, he has become a household face/voice thanks to them. He's the only contender for the modern Harrison I can see at the moment.
Ian McKellan co-star Patrick Stewart.Captain Jean Luc Picard
Professor Charles Xavier
And now Bosley of Charlie's Angels
Liam Neeson - Star Wars and Taken films.
Joining Neeson from Star Wars, Ewan McGregor also has Renton from the Trainspotting films to get him in the club.
If the Edgar Wright films count as a franchise (and certainly, I don't see why the Cornetto Trilogy shouldn't), Simon Pegg might be in with a shout now he's also established as Scotty in Star Trek. I guess you could argue he isn't playing the same character each time under Wright, though.
Maybe a bit of a silly one, but Charlie Sheen? Hot Shots and Wall Street films.
Karl Urban could be on the list if the Dredd Netflix thing eventually happens, to accompany his Trek stint as McCoy.
Also, to add to the OP, Harrison Ford should get further credit for playing Jack Ryan twice.
Joining Neeson from Star Wars, Ewan McGregor also has Renton from the Trainspotting films to get him in the club.
If the Edgar Wright films count as a franchise (and certainly, I don't see why the Cornetto Trilogy shouldn't), Simon Pegg might be in with a shout now he's also established as Scotty in Star Trek. I guess you could argue he isn't playing the same character each time under Wright, though.
Maybe a bit of a silly one, but Charlie Sheen? Hot Shots and Wall Street films.
Karl Urban could be on the list if the Dredd Netflix thing eventually happens, to accompany his Trek stint as McCoy.
Also, to add to the OP, Harrison Ford should get further credit for playing Jack Ryan twice.
Rowan Atkinson for Mr Bean and Johnny English on film (plus Blackadder on TV). If we’re including TV then Joanna Lumley surely deserves a mention for Avengers and Ab Fab.
Also, whilst not really franchises, do think it’s remarkable how Tom Watson has gone from playing Dangermouse’s sidekick, Penfold, to being Deputy leader of the Labour Party.
Also, whilst not really franchises, do think it’s remarkable how Tom Watson has gone from playing Dangermouse’s sidekick, Penfold, to being Deputy leader of the Labour Party.
Ridealong said:
Ian McKellan co-star Patrick Stewart.
Captain Jean Luc Picard
Professor Charles Xavier
And now Bosley of Charlie's Angels
OP was about film franchises. Otherwise the classic would be Roger Moore. But Picard would also be in there, since they are both iconic. He's not known for that last one.Captain Jean Luc Picard
Professor Charles Xavier
And now Bosley of Charlie's Angels
Ridealong said:
Halb said:
Had a quick skim, most are not appropriate, but Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Magneto; is,a leading character, iconic, he has become a household face/voice thanks to them. He's the only contender for the modern Harrison I can see at the moment.
Ian McKellan co-star Patrick Stewart.Captain Jean Luc Picard
Professor Charles Xavier
Everyone needs to take a look at their interpretation of iconic.
InitialDave said:
If the Edgar Wright films count as a franchise (and certainly, I don't see why the Cornetto Trilogy shouldn't), Simon Pegg might be in with a shout now he's also established as Scotty in Star Trek. I guess you could argue he isn't playing the same character each time under Wright, though.
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