15 Movie Recasts That Actually Worked

A handful of character recasts worked out for the better. While some recasts are necessary due to the death or cancelation of a character's original or previous actor, others have been strategic moves by studios and casting directors in order to place more recognizable actors in significant roles. While many character recasts have been considered failures because they were poorly conceived or simply unnecessary, a select few have greatly impacted the success of their accompanying movies and franchises.