10 MCU Actors Who Played Villains But Were Heroes In Other Movies

While these actors have played as villains in the MCU, they have been the heroes in other movies.

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There have been plenty of talented actors within the MCU so far. The villains play a key part in the stories, whether it be Thanos collecting the Infinity Stones or Killmonger trying to solve an old family issue, there are some great characters that have been part of the franchise.

The actors who take on those roles have done a great job in portraying those characters and showcasing how underhanded and nasty they can be. However, those actors don’t always play characters that people hate, and in fact, many of them have actually been heroes in other movies.

10 Jude Law (Captain Marvel/Fantastic Beasts)

Jude Law is someone who is traditionally the leading man in his movies and can be seen as a kind character who people are supposed to like. However, in Captain Marvel that wasn’t the case, despite being portrayed as a hero for a portion of the movie.

The character of Yon-Roff isn’t one of the MCU’s strongest villains, but seeing Jude Law as an antagonist was a fresh change. Yet, if fans want to see him as a hero, then the Fantastic Beasts franchise will tick that box where he plays a younger version of the popular wizard, Albus Dumbledore.

9 Hugo Weaving (Captain America: First Avenger/Lord Of The Rings)

One of the most iconic Marvel villains is Red Skull, who pushed Captain America to his limits within Steve Rogers’ debut movie. The talented Hugo Weaving brought the role to life and he did a great job in showcasing the twisted nature of the character.

However, in the Lord Of The Rings franchise, Hugo plays another powerful character in Elrond, who is one of the wisest and most important characters. He guides the other heroes at several points and is the man who helps bring the Fellowship together at the beginning.

8 Cate Blanchett (Thor: Ragnarok/Lord Of The Rings)

Hugo Weaving isn’t the only Lord Of The Rings star to have left Middle Earth for the adventures of the MCU. Cate Blanchett was another major hero in Peter Jackson’s trilogy as Galadriel, who is one of only a few major female roles in the franchise.

But Cate showcased a more sadistic side of her acting ability in Thor: Ragnarok when she got to play Thor’s sister, Hela. She was also a powerful character who was able to push Thor to his limits within the movie.

7 Michael Keaton (Spider-Man: Homecoming/Batman)

Michael Keaton is one of few people who has actually been able to play a comic book hero and a villain in different movies. In the MCU, Keaton portrayed The Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming, where he created one of the best villains that the franchise has seen.

However, most movie fans actually know Michael Keaton best for being Batman. He’s one of few actors who has been able to don the black cape of the iconic DC character, showcasing his ability to be a true hero as well.

6 Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther/Fantastic Four)

Erik Killmonger is another amazing Marvel villain being one that is full of emotion and heart. His connection to Wakanda and what he believes in helped to make audiences actually relate with him and, at times, agree with him, which is unique for a villain.

However, just like Michael Keaton, he has also been able to be a major hero as well. He was involved in the 2015 version of Fantastic Four where he played the Human Torch, a role that had previously been played by another popular MCU star, Chris Evans.

5 Andy Serkis (Black Panther/Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes)

Andy Serkis is an actor who is often seen using motion capture, bringing some amazing characters to life, but in the MCU he is able to act with his own face. He plays Ulysses Klaw, who is a crazed man and someone who is easy to fear.

However, when it comes to his motion-capture work, one of his most popular roles is as Caesar in the Planet Of The Apes franchise. The character is a strong and powerful one and is ultimately seen as a true hero.

4 Jeff Goldblum (Thor: Ragnarok/Jurassic Park)

Jeff Goldblum is someone who is full of personality and charisma, and that is never clearer than when he joined the MCU to portray The Grandmaster. The man who is in charge of creating fights for his own pleasure is someone who causes issues for Hulk and Thor within the movie, but Jeff still manages to make the character somewhat likable.

However, to see a truly heroic version of his character, the iconic movie Jurassic Park is the one to watch. The role of Dr. Ian Malcolm is one that became beloved as he is part of the team that tries to survive against the dinosaurs.

3 Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home/Zodiac)

While Jake Gyllenhaal might portray a hero for the vast majority of Spider-Man: Far From Home, but it all turns out to be false, as he becomes a compelling villain within the movie. It’s a unique character and one that ended up being a real hit.

Jake Gyllenhaal is always able to portray complex and unique characters and that is the case within Zodiac. Based on the true story, of the zodiac killings, Jake plays Robert who is a character that works as a cartoonist who ends up being obsessed with working out the clues to track down the serial killer.

2 Kurt Russell (Guardians Of The Galaxy 2/The Christmas Chronicles)

In Guardians Of The Galaxy, the mystery surrounding who Star-Lord’s father comes out and it just so happens to be Ego, who is portrayed by Kurt Russell. However, unlike his son, Ego isn’t a nice person and instead is one of the most powerful villains in the MCU.

However, to counteract that, Kurt Russell has also portrayed Santa Claus, who is arguably the greatest hero you can find. He took on the festive role in The Christmas Chronicles and its sequel, which have proven to be real hits on Netflix.

1 Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame/Men In Black 3)

Josh Brolin has the responsibility of bringing the ultimate MCU villain to life with his performance as Thanos. He was a character that had been teased several times, but when he fully arrived it didn’t disappoint, with Josh’s performance being superb.

While he was convincing as he created the snap that destroyed half of the population, Josh was equally as believable as the young version of Agent K in Men In Black 3, portraying the popular character from back in the past.

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