In the world of pop culture, some characters are so iconic that they can’t be replaced. Over the years, numerous actors have reprised their most memorable roles, much to the delight of fans. Let’s take a look at those actors who returned to their roles because, let’s face it, no one else could fill their shoes!
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Jamie Lee Curtis made her first appearance as the scream queen Laurie Strode in the 1978 classic, Halloween.
He thrilled audiences with his much-awaited return in Deadpool & Wolverine.
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Among the many who’ve donned the Spider-Man suit is Tobey Maguire.
In 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, he joined fellow Spider-Men Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield.
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Jessica Lange won the hearts of American Horror Story fans with her portrayal of Constance Langdon in Murder House.
She reprised her role as Constance in American Horror Story: Apocalypse.
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In 1993’s Jurassic Park, Jeff Goldblum brought the character of Ian Malcolm to life.
He made his most recent appearance in the dinosaur franchise in 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion.
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Sylvester Stallone stepped into the ring as Rocky Balboa in 1976’s Rocky.
He reprised his role in the 2015 film Creed and its 2018 sequel, Creed II.
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Ellen DeGeneres lent her voice to Dory in the 2003 animated hit, Finding Nemo.
She returned to voice Dory in the 2016 sequel, Finding Dory.
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Bill Murray played the role of Peter Venkman in the 1984 film, Ghostbusters.
He reprised his role in the 2023 sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
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Ralph Macchio brought the art of wax on, wax off to life as Daniel LaRusso in 1984’s The Karate Kid.
He returned to the dojo in the spin-off series, Cobra Kai.
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Keanu Reeves entered The Matrix as Neo in the 1999 film.
He reprised his role in the 2021 sequel, The Matrix Resurrections.
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Carrie Fisher journeyed to a galaxy far, far away as Princess Leia in 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
