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julianh ,

It’s always funny looking back at stuff like this. I remember looking at old articles about Catherine Tate becoming a companion in doctor who and people were furious - and in retrospect not only was she one of the best companions, but that was probably the greatest era of the show.

runjun ,

Heath Ledger is another classic example. I remember the Internet being so confused and mad about the choice. ‘The 10 Things I Hate About You guy!?’

andrewrgross ,
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I came here to post this. I remember someone insisting it was like casting Gary Coleman as Two-Face.

Although the response wasn’t as strong, there were fans who were also convinced that Robert Downey Jr. was a poor fit for Tony Stark.

cogman ,

Iron man was a hail mary by Marvel. Their IP was failing. RDJ was a lucky casting. Given where he was at at the time he was a pretty risky pick. Marvel didn’t really have the budget to be too picky at the time.

There’s a reason Spiderman is owned by sony and the hulk by universal.

Zorque ,

And FF and X-Men by Fox before their acquisition.

MegaUltraChicken ,
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Same thing with Michael Keaton as Batman. He was still Mr Mom at that point.

Klear ,

And Craig as Bond.

acockworkorange ,

No, they were right about that one.

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