Only A Superfan Would Get 100% On This Match The Actor To The Superhero They Play Quiz
- by Jacob Ormrod
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It's not a secret that a lot of showbiz is dictated by what the audience wants and if the past five years are anything to go by, it's clear that what the audience wants is a hell of a lot of superhero movies, as that's what we've seen hitting the screens in droves recently. Honestly, it's not a surprise that people would keep making them, as they know that they'll have two huge and distinct audiences coming to see them if they make sure that the marketing and advertising are both on point. You've got the grown-up nerds who want to take part in a power fantasy, as well as the young children who just want to see people being heroic.
So, with the writing and creation of all of these superhero movies, Hollywood has had to try and find numerous actors to fill in the spot of superhero, meaning that there is a hell of a lot of actors out there that are now known for playing a superhero in a comic book movie. We decided to put together a quiz that would test you superhero lovers out there by seeing if you can match the face to the name.
Ready to see if you've got what it takes to ace our superhero actor quiz? Think there's no way we could trick you after the number of superhero movies you've seen? Well, we're about to find out!
Which Superhero Does Ryan Reynolds Play?
Just like many actors that came before him, Reynolds found out the hard way that it isn't always great news to find yourself on the front cover of magazines for being a stereotypically handsome guy with a brilliant body. You will quickly find that, while you're getting a lot of praise and being picked for a lot of movies, the movies you're being picked for will throw you into a box that it's difficult to fight your way out of.
Which Superhero Does Ben Affleck Play?
Affleck taking over this character wasn't really incredibly well received when it was first announced. People are still on the fence as to if this is their version of the character. You know a character is good when people have strong opinions of how he or she should be played. One of the reasons behind the negative reactions to this casting was because his precedent had played the role so very well, and had been quite well received by fans.
Which Superhero Does Gal Gadot Play?
We're not sure if every woman taking this quiz will agree, but we think it's time that we changed how female superheroes were portrayed in both film and comics. Women should be portrayed as incredibly strong, and emotion shouldn't always be seen as a bad thing that can get in the way of decision making and keeping a clear head. This superhero came to change the game, and she did, during her first appearance onscreen as well. Who does Gal Gadot play?
Which Celebrity Does Chadwick Boseman Play?
Sure, we still have a long way to go, but seeing a positive audience reaction to a movie starring an almost entirely black cast is something that is worth noting. For too long now minorities have been routinely pushed to the side to make way for what movie studios believe is more likely to make money, which is a hugely unpleasant set of circumstances in the modern world, as well as something that none of us should stand for when we see it.
Which Superhero Does Henry Cavill Play?
Every so often we get a casting that is so incredibly good, and so incredibly detailed that we wonder if maybe, just maybe the role wasn't designed exactly for this person (Here's looking at you new Nick Fury). For Henry Cavill and his superhero role, this is certainly the case. Sure, there have been others before him, and they did an incredible job. And looks surely aren't everything, but there is no denying that Cavill could actually BE this superhero.
Which Superhero Does Hugh Jackman Play?
While this may be another chance for us to quickly look at where all modern superheroes seem to be going when it comes to aesthetic, at least Jackman is well loved by audiences across the world, thereby taking away some of the sting that comes with the completely whitewashed world of superheroes. Seriously, is there anybody out there who doesn't think this guy is one of the best things to happen to showbiz for decades? That's an impressive amount of love!
Which Superhero Did Christopher Reeve Play?
While his later life is likely most remembered due to the terrible tragedy that befell him while riding a horse, this man will always be known by a certain generation for his work as a certain superhero. To some, it will be impossible to think that anybody could get this question while wrong, while others will be scratching their heads, unable to really remember why it is that this man's name and face is in the back of their minds.
Which Superhero Does Edward Norton Play?
There's not much about this guy's career that we like if we're being honest, but it's interesting that he has acted incredibly well in some huge films that we do love. It's odd to think that some great actors out there only have a few films that truly show off what they can achieve, while others just aren't good enough to stand up to their best. These people have got to make a living at the end of the day.
Which Superhero Does Mark Ruffalo Play?
Unlike a lot of the men in showbiz at the moment, Ruffalo has become somewhat of a beacon for minorities, particularly women, using his platform to vocally support those that are trying to make a difference for some of the most unrespected people across the world. The fact that men like this are seen as surprising just shows that we have a huge hill left to climb if we want to live in a world where women are as equal as men.
Which Superhero Does Nicholas Cage Play?
While we're not saying that we liked the superhero movies he has appeared in, we think that Cage is a perfect example of somebody that should be appearing in these sorts of features. However, rather than as a superhero, we think that he would be a perfect casting for some sort of over-the-top villain. The man has perfected the art of overreacting to anything and can appear unhinged at the drop of the hat. That needs to be utilized by a big superhero movie.
Which Superhero Does George Clooney Play?
Clooney isn't really the first thing you think of when it comes to superhero movies as he has spent more of his time in showbiz trying to take part in more serious pieces of work. Even when he appears in comedies, it's usually when they're written by people like The Coen Brothers, whose scripts are dripping with intelligence. We think he knows that once you start putting your name to a subpar project, people start to think of you as being subpar.
Which Superhero Does Tobey Maguire Play?
When we were younger, we spent a lot of time obsessing over women that fit the whole idea of the girl next door, and it was only when we got older that we understood what people meant when they talked about the boy next door look. What we're saying is, Tobey Maguire is what you see when you look the phrase boy next door up on Google, and if it isn't, then it really should be. Look at those piercing eyes!
Which Superhero Does James McAvoy Play?
McAvoy has spent the last decade proving to us that he has some serious acting chops, chops that will be enthralling audiences for years to come. While he has certainly done movies that didn't allow him to show off his full range, he has also peppered these releases with other projects that put him center stage. He takes over any production that he takes part in, something that only an actor as talented as him could pull off and get away with.
Which Superhero Does Ezra Miller Play?
Look, we know that some people will think that Ezra is a pretty ridiculous name, but we think that if we're living in a world where people are naming their children Apple, North and Blue, we don't think there's any problem in bringing back some of these fantastic vintage names. We're not sure yet, but we think we might name our first child Ezra, despite the fact that we're sure this could lead to some serious bullying during their youth.
Which Superhero Does James Marsden Play?
It's true that many of these actors were set for life when they took on these roles, knowing that as long as the superhero movie they were appearing in was successful, they'd be asked to return as the superhero role they appeared in. However, there are also those that didn't get so lucky, either because the character they were playing didn't take off or the writers decided to kill them off during one of the instalments in the franchises history.
Which Superhero Does Wesley Snipes Play?
Does anybody actually think about acting whenever Snipes comes up? There's no way that he'll ever be able to get rid of the memory that he isn't very good at his finances, which is a pretty minor way of putting it in the first place. This is a shame though, because he is a pretty iconic superhero who is also black, which is a pretty amazing thing even in the modern world. If you can name more than five off the top of your head, you're better people than us.
Which Superhero Does Jason Momoa Play?
We feel pretty bad for the comic book fans out there who happen to have enjoyed the narratives afforded to the less popular superheroes, as it means they're less likely to see their favorite hero on the big screen. This is why it must be such a good day to hear that their superhero will be appearing in a movie of their own or in the background. That being said, it's unlikely to make as much money so producers are less likely to do it.
Which Superhero Does Brandon Lee Play?
For anybody who doesn't know, this man ended up dying a tragic death while on set, his removal from this Earth yet another sign that we don't often take the safety of those in showbiz as seriously as we should. We just assume that health and safety is being looked into at all times, but if we're not careful, people can end up getting seriously injured or even die, which is why we always end up rolling our eyes whenever anybody complains about health and safety in the workplace.
Which Superhero Does Ray Wise Play?
For anybody out there who is interested in weird film and television, you likely recognize this guy due to his involvement with Twin Peaks. While we know that it can be hard to look past anything Lynchian if you're a real fan, we're afraid you're going to have to pretend you haven't seen it and really rack your brain to figure out what superhero this guy ended up playing. We think this one is a real stinker and you deserve big credit if you get it right.
Which Superhero Does Caleb Landry Jones Play?
The showbiz world allows many people to look and act in ways that they would be judged for if they attempted them as a "normal" human being. There is an amazing trend at the moment for younger celebrities to embrace androgyny, to show that the construct of gender that was placed onto them by the generations that came before is dying and that the world no longer needs it. As you can see from this image, Jones falls massively into that category.
Which Superhero Does Lucas Till Play?
Like so many young actors before him that got into the business at a ridiculously young age, Till managed to find his way into the showbiz system by appearing on certain shows that were primarily aimed at younger audiences, specifically younger female audiences. While you may not see why in this particular image, we can promise you that this man has a real vibe to him that appeals to many young women out there, just figuring out what sort of weird men they're into.
Which Superhero Does Nicholas Hoult Play?
We never liked Skins when it came out, even though when it did originally air it was certainly aimed at people like us, but that doesn't mean we aren't supremely happy to see this man making his way into huge films and showing off that he's more than his first big role on television. He found his way in and since then, has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with at such a young age. He has a lot more to offer.
Which Superhero Does Jackie Earle Haley Play?
This isn't a hint to the answer to this question, but this guy plays a fantastic character in the new Preacher series which you all have to go and watch right now. If you've read the comics then you are probably worried that the show will ruin the weird vibe that the comic books somehow got away with, but we can tell you right now that somehow the television series has managed to do exactly the same thing as well.
Which Superhero Does Robert Downey Jr. Play?
Robert Downey Jr. is a perfect example of how life in the public eye can have you scrambling to prove you're not what the media portrayed you as a couple of decades ago. Not only do people still see him as the playboy that he once was, many of his movie roles have come to highlight this as well, his choices in his personal life affecting how he is seen and portrayed in his career. That must be really difficult to deal with.
Which Superhero Does Chris Hemsworth Play?
What is it with families ending up in the same career as each other? We always hated the concept of somebody forcing their kids or siblings to move into what they're doing, but we think that the siblings thing is even crazier. We spent most of our youth trying to make sure that we had nothing in common with our siblings, that our lives were our own and weren't defined by the fact that our blood relatives were doing exactly the same things as us.
Which Superhero Does Aaron Taylor Play?
We always think it's amazing when young stars end up making a career defining appearance in a movie. It's like watching somebody with a dream being given the opportunity to live it out. That's what makes it even sadder if they're never able to capitalise on that success. There are some people out there who get chewed up and spat back out by showbiz, which is an unfortunate side effect of the way that the system works, something that needs changing.
Which Superhero Does Andrew Garfield Play?
This guy has a brilliant ability to look nerdy and yet handsome in equal measure, as if he's found the perfect way to balance the two in some way. If anything, we're impressed by what he has managed here. Honestly, there aren't many people out there that can sort this type of thing out, and yet showbiz has managed to throw out a couple of these guys before. Maybe you just think he looks either nerdy or handsome, but you'd be wrong!
Which Superhero Does Michael Keaton Play?
While we never spent a lot of time watching Keaton in his older movies, he has spent the last ten years appearing in various roles, from funny comedic things to much bleaker stuff that has given him a proper chance to show off that he's still got an acting ability that we shouldn't be ignoring. Sadly, we don't think he'll end up being remembered for being one of the greats, but he might change that before he retires from acting.
Which Superhero Does Tom Holland Play?
Is anybody else astonished by how young some people are when they make their first moves into the world of showbiz? We know from past experience with other child actors that this really isn't the best move when it comes to their mental health and fragile psyche, and yet parents continue to let their children be pushed into this sort of line of work at an age when they should just really be having as much fun as they want to be having.
Which Superhero Does Chris Evans Play?
We have spent our entire lives trying to prove that there's nothing more important than personality and emotional intelligence, that looks will one day fade and that we shouldn't be thinking about them when we meet somebody new. Then, somebody like Evans comes along to show you that you're wrong, because if men can end up growing up to look this beautiful, what is the point in the rest of us trying to create a personality to attract a mate?
Which Superhero Does Lou Ferrigno Play?
It's funny to think that there is a whole host of jobs that allow you the ability to move over from one to the other, despite the fact that you haven't shown any ability in your now new job. For a perfect example of this, you only have to look at the guy who played Terminator before becoming a genuinely successful politician, but this guy is also an example of it as well. Ferrigno went from bodybuilder to actor like so many before him.
Which Superhero Does Val Kilmer Play?
There are certain actors out there who show just what happens when you don't let yourself age with grace, being thrown into the public eye giving you a hugely unpleasant obsession with how you look and therefore bringing you to the extreme plan that is plastic surgery. Kilmer, if you couldn't tell by looking at this image of him, is a perfect example of this sad development in showbiz. People need to just let themselves get old these days if we're being honest.
Which Superhero Does Paul Rudd Play?
Sure, he isn't known for playing superheroes and has spent pretty much his entire career proving that he's a comedy actor to be reckoned with, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be given a chance to show off what he can do in other genres. We haven't seen the movie so we can't comment, but he's so likable that we think that Rudd should be thrown at anything he wants to be thrown at to see if he manages to stick.
Which Superhero Does Jeremy Renner Play?
Does anybody actually remember what this guy was doing before he ended up in superhero movies? Fun fact, he was a makeup artist and only got into acting at the age of 40. Such an inspiration. It's as if he was created in a lab to play a certain superhero, as he was the only person who could pull it off in the way that Hollywood wanted him to. What we're saying is, we didn't know this guy existed until he became a superhero.
Which Superhero Does Christian Bale Play?
There was a time when this man was seen as a serious up and coming force, somebody who had been in showbiz since they were a child when they showed off their acting chops, before becoming known for putting a lot of effort into turning himself into his character. He still to this day puts his body through grueling tests just to get ready for certain roles, but that doesn't mean we don't all think about that infamous on-set outburst whenever his name is mentioned these days.