10 surprising dramatic roles that revived comedic actors
10
surprising dramatic roles that revived
comedic actors.
Motivated by Sofia Vergara's portrayal in the popular Netflix series Griselda, we're examining some of the most remarkable dramatic moments from performers who are often known for their comedic parts.
The most well-known feature of Sofia Vergara's career is her leading part in Modern Family, one of the most watched sitcoms ever. She received four Primetime Emmy Awards for her portrayal as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, which also gave rise to numerous meme-worthy moments. Vergara has also starred in comedy movies Chef and Hot Pursuit. Vergara transforms dramatically for the character of Griselda Blanco in the brutal criminal thriller miniseries Griselda. Blanco was a powerful drug lord from Columbia who sought power and fortune in the Miami drug scene.
Jason Bateman – The Gift
Jason Bateman‘s unnerving portrayal in Joel Edgerton‘s psychological thriller is a far cry from his broader recognized appearances in the trailblazing comedy series, Arrested Development, and bawdy adult comedies such as Horrible Bosses and The Change-Up. In The Gift, Edgerton plays Simon, a former acquaintance of his who targets him and his wife Robyn (Rebecca Hall) with enigmatic threats. Bateman plays Simon. The bizarre clashes unravel truths from Simon’s history, and his mask of composure begins to tear to reveal a darker nature.
Melissa McCarthy -can your ever forgive me?
Melissa McCarthy is most known for her humorous roles in a number of culturally significant comedies, such as Bridesmaids, Spy, and Ghostbusters. Her dramatic portrayal was a remarkable change. Based on Lee Israel's 2008 confessional novel of the same name, Marielle Heller's film Can You Ever Forgive Me? stars McCarthy as Israel, a writer trying to revive her career by fabricating letters from playwrights and authors who have passed away. McCarthy received a lot of praise for her captivating portrayal, which led to an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Adam Sandler – Punch-Drunk Love
The hilarious man of the 1990s, Adam Sandler is best known for his roles in Big Daddy, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and many more. Sandler collaborated with independent director Paul Thomas Anderson at the start of the new millennium to create the amazing Punch-Drunk Love. The trials of his socially awkward character, Barry Egan, demand a whole new level of range from Sandler, even though he still manages to be funny in this role. Is this the most dramatic role Sandler has ever played? No, I believe that belongs to Uncut Gems, which was published a long time ago. Is Punch-Drunk Love the best movie he has been in? Is this the most unexpected performance of his career? Very likely.
Spoiler alert: Aubrey Plaza isn't the only Parks & Recreation star on this list, but her recent shift into dramatic parts may be the most noteworthy. Apart from Parks & Recreation, Plaza's initial works encompassed independent comedies like Safety Not Guaranteed and popular fare like Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and The To-Do List. Though Plaza's foray into serious roles includes a pivotal role in the surreal television series Legion, it's her critically lauded performance in Emily the Criminal that propels her to the top of this list. Plaza plays a young lady who is heavily indebted to her schooling and becomes entangled in a credit card scam by using her stolen credit cards to purchase progressively dangerous goods.
Steve Carell – Foxcatcher
As the primary character in the comedy classic The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Steve Carell had his breakthrough in 2005 and went on to become a comic mainstay in the years that followed. In addition to continuing to voice Gru in Illumination's Despicable Me franchise, he starred in the rewatchable romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love and cemented his place in pop culture as Michael Scott from The Office (US). In the heartbreaking true story of Foxcatcher, Carell played a daring part that earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. In this role, he was nearly unrecognizable. The film chronicles the sad relationship between multimillionaire wrestling aficionado John du Pont and two 1984 U.S. Olympic gold medalist wrestlers, brothers Mark and
Kristen Wiig – Welcome to Me
Perhaps the most well-known things about Kristen Wiig are her Saturday Night Live appearances, as well as her writing and acting roles in Bridesmaids. Even though she has played more dramatic roles lately, Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, an underappreciated gem, is just one example of how she remains one of the industry's most dependable comic actors. Wiig plays a transfixing single woman with Borderline Personality Disorder who uses her lottery prize to create her own syndicated talk show in the bizarre and frequently scary comedy-drama Welcome to Me.
Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad
Bryan Cranston is arguably the poster child for this kind of analysis because he went from playing the iconic character Tim Whatley in Seinfeld (though he will always be Jerry Seinfeld's dentist) to one of the most acclaimed television shows ever, winning numerous accolades for his portrayal of Walter White in Malcolm in the Middle. After discovering he has cancer, White, a chemistry teacher, decides to start a meth lab in order to pay off his medical bills. Nowadays, Cranston mostly plays it serious, but at the time, changing course so drastically for Breaking Bad was a remarkable mid-career metamorphosis.
Colman almost exclusively starred in comedies before he starred in Paddy Considine's bleak and heartbreaking story Tyrannosaur. Her most well-known performance was as Mark's romantic interest and coworker in the first seven seasons of the British sitcom Peep Show. Colman can effortlessly switch between humor and drama thanks to her exceptional acting skills. She is now an Academy Award winner for her role in The Favorite. Colman plays Hannah in Tyrannosaur, a Christian working in a terrible marriage who runs a charity shop. Joseph is a violent and angry guy who finds salvation via their strange friendship.
Nick Offerman, the legendary Mr. Ron Swanson, is the other well-known Parks & Recreation performer who gave an incredible dramatic performance. In the more recent past, Offerman has been earning his name in the indie film industry, mostly in sentimental and lighthearted comedy-dramas like Hearts Beat Loud and The Kings of Summer. However, in the most poignant and acclaimed episode of the post-apocalyptic horror series The Last of Us, Offerman co-stars with Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus).
Q/A
Q1:Who has performed in the most films?
Ans:
With almost 700 acting credits to his name, including over 100 new ones, Eric Roberts certainly leads the list of the hardest-working actors in Hollywood, despite being somewhat overshadowed by his younger sister Julia Roberts and his rising daughter Emma Roberts.
Q2:
Which well-known performer from early cinema was most renowned for his comedies?
Ans:
Harold Lloyd is considered one of the most well-known and significant silent film comedians, along with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Between 1914 and 1947, Lloyd produced around 200 comedic pictures, both silent and "talkies."
Q3: Who is the film industry's founder?
Ans: Max Linder: Father of Film Comedy, a recently published biography, was written by Mathiesen. He has shown himself to be an endless researcher in this work.
Ans: Max Linder: Father of Film Comedy, a recently published biography, was written by Mathiesen. He has shown himself to be an endless researcher in this work.
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