30 actors who played more than one Marvel character

Kirsten Acuna,Olivia SinghApr 29, 2023, 16:08 IST

Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan, Michelle Yeoh, and Chris Evans have all played more than one Marvel character.20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios

Many actors have played multiple characters in Marvel movies and shows.
Some have also played multiple roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Prior to portraying original Avengers member Steve Rogers/Captain America in the MCU, Chris Evans played Fantastic Four's Johnny Storm/Human Torch.

On the left: Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in "Fantastic Four." On the right: Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America in "Avengers: Infinity War."20th Century Studios; Marvel Studios

Michael B. Jordan starred in the "Fantastic Four" reboot before playing a villain in "Black Panther."

Michael B. Jordan in "Fantastic Four" (left) and "Black Panther" (right).Ben Rothstein/20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios

Michelle Yeoh had a minor cameo in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise before appearing in "Shang-Chi."

Michelle Yeoh as Aleta Ogord in "GotG Vol. 2" (left) and Ying Nan in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (right).Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Benedict Cumberbatch played two characters in "Doctor Strange."

Benedict Cumberbatch was the hero and villain in "Doctor Strange."Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna

Linda Cardellini plays Hawkeye's wife and voices an important character in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.

Linda Cardellini plays Laura Burton (left) and voices Lylla (right) in the MCU.Marvel Studios

Paul Bettany's involvement in the MCU dates back to the 2008 film "Iron Man," but fans didn't get to see the actor's face until "Avengers: Age of Ultron."

On the left: J.A.R.V.I.S. in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." On the right: Paul Bettany as Vision in "Captain America: Civil War."Marvel Studios; Marvel Studios

Josh Brolin mixed it up with Deadpool before playing the MCU's biggest baddie, Thanos.

Josh Brolin as Cable in "Deadpool 2" (left) and Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (right).Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Ryan Reynolds is known for his role as the wise-cracking Marvel antihero Wade Wilson/Deadpool, but he was also part of the original "Blade" trilogy.

On the left: Ryan Reynolds as Hannibal King in "Blade: Trinity." On the right: Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in "Deadpool."New Line Cinema; 20th Century Studios

Gemma Chan appeared in "Captain Marvel" before playing a lead in "Eternals."

Gemma Chan as Minn-Erva in "Captain Marvel" (left) and Sersi in "Eternals" (right).Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Nicolas Cage has played two Marvel heroes.

On the left: Nicolas Cage in "Ghost Rider." On the right: Spider-Man Noir in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."Sony Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation/Marvel

Kathryn Hahn has played two different Marvel villains.

On the left: Doc Ock in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." On the right: Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in "WandaVision."Sony Pictures; Marvel Studios

Zoë Kravitz has portrayed Marvel characters in live-action and animated films.

On the left: Zoë Kravitz as Angel in "X-Men: First Class." On the right: Mary Jane Watson in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."20th Century Fox; Sony Pictures

Laurence Fishburne has appeared in the "Fantastic Four" and "Ant-Man" franchises and even an animated Marvel series.

Laurence Fishburne voiced the Silver Surfer (left), played Bill Foster (center), and voiced the Beyonder (right).20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios, Marvel, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Aubrey Plaza was in a Marvel TV show and will join an upcoming Marvel Disney+ series.

Aubrey Plaza played Lenny (left) in "Legion" and will play a yet-to-be-revealed character in an Agatha spin-off.Frank Ockenfels/FX, Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Mahershala Ali's upcoming role as Blade in the MCU will mark his third time portraying a Marvel character.

On the left: Mahershala Ali as Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes on "Luke Cage." On the right: The animated character Aaron Davis/Prowler in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."Myles Aronowitz/Netflix; Sony Pictures

Jon Favreau has played two different Marvel characters that worked closely with superheroes.

On the left: Jon Favreau as Foggy Nelson in "Daredevil." On the right: Favreau as Happy Hogan in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."20th Century Studios;

Prior to his life-action debut in the MCU, Brian Tyree Henry voiced Jefferson Davis in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

On the left: Jefferson Davis in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." On the right: Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos in "Eternals."Sony Pictures; Marvel Studios

Idris Elba has portrayed a Marvel mercenary and a guardian.

On the left: Idris Elba as Heimdall in "Thor: The Dark World." On the right: Elba in "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance."Marvel Studios; Columbia Pictures

Aaron Taylor-Johnson's time as Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver was short-lived, but he'll have more screen time as the titular character of "Kraven the Hunter."

On the left: Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." On the right: Taylor-Johnson in July 2022.Marvel Studios; Markus Schreiber/AP

Hailee Steinfeld has played two heroes in Marvel projects.

On the left: Spider-Woman in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." On the right: Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in "Hawkeye."Sony Pictures; Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios

Oscar Isaac has played two villains and an MCU antihero.

From left: Oscar Isaac in "X-Men: Apocalypse," Spider-Man 2099 in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," and Isaac in "Moon Knight."20th Century Studios; Sony Pictures; Gabor Kotschy/Marvel Studios

Evan Peters, a fan-favorite for his role as Peter Maximoff/Quicksilver in "X-Men" movies, also popped up on "WandaVision," but not in the way fans hoped.

On the left: Evan Peters as Peter Maximoff/Quicksilver in "X-Men: Days of Future Past." On the right: Peters as Ralph Bohner on "WandaVision."20th Century Studios; Marvel Studios/Disney+

Patton Oswalt has played various Marvel characters throughout his career.

From left: Patton Oswalt in "Blade: Trinity," Oswalt in "Agents of S.H.I.E.LD.," the animated character Uncle Ben in "Spider-Man," the animated character Chameleon in "Spider-Man," M.O.D.O.K. in " M.O.D.O.K.," and Pip the Troll in "Eternals."New Line Cinema; ABC; Marvel Animation; Marvel Animation;

Kate Mara appeared in "Iron Man" and the "Fantastic Four" reboot.

Kate Mara in "Iron Man 2" (left) and 2015's "Fantastic Four" reboot (right).Marvel Studios/20th Century Fox, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Olivia Munn had a cameo as a reporter for WHiH World News in "Iron Man 2." Six years later, she had a more significant Marvel role as Psylocke in "X-Men: Apocalypse."

On the left: Olivia Munn as Chess Roberts in "Iron Man 2." On the right: Munn as Psylocke in "X-Men: Apocalypse."Marvel Studios; 20th Century Studios

David Dastmalchian has played two different characters in the "Ant-Man" franchise.

David Dastmalchian as Kurt (left) and Veb (right) in the "Ant-Man" franchise.Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Alfre Woodard has appeared in a Marvel show and an MCU film.

Alfre Woodard in "Luke Cage" (left) and "Captain America: Civil War" (right).Myles Aronowitz/Netflix, Marvel Studios

Kevin Bacon appeared in an "X-Men" movie before playing himself in the MCU.

Kevin Bacon in "X-Men: First Class" (left) and the "Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" (right).20th Century Studios, Marvel Studios

Laura Haddock briefly appeared in the first "Captain America" film before appearing in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.

Laura Haddock in "Captain America: The First Avenger" (left) and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (right).Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Sean Gunn plays two characters in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.

Sean Gunn as Kraglin (left) and the on-set Rocket Raccoon (center), dressed in a green unitard with his brother and "Guardians of the Galaxy" director, James Gunn.Marvel Studios, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

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