Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Eric Bana

If you've seen 2004's Troy, you'll probably remember Eric Bana. He also had a starring role in the Australian comedy series, Full Frontal, Black Hawk Down, and Star Trek. Despite his good looks and charm, critics just didn't love the films he was cast in.

Fairuza Balk

You might remember Fairuza Balk from her role as Dorothy in Disney's Return to Oz. After that, she earned several minor roles, such as Hubble in The Worst Witch. she even won an Independent Spirit Award for the film Food Lodging.

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The More You Know

  • Barbie in Toy Story is voiced by Jodi Benson, best known for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
  • Stanley Kubrick had all the sets and models from the filming of 2001: A Space Odyssey destroyed to prevent a sequel from being made.
  • No actor in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ recognized that Vader was Luke’s dad.
  • Sean Connery wore a wig in every single one of his Bond performances.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.