10 Actors Who Always Play The Same Characters (And Once Where They Didn't)
6. Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley is the charming actress who has starred in some of the best dramas in cinema, including Pride and Prejudice, Anna Karenina and The Duchess. Knightley first appeared on audience's screens in the biggest films of the early 2000s with a small role in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and larger roles in Love Actually and Pirates of the Caribbean. However, as time has gone on, Knightley has been stuck typecast.
Her filmography is dominated by period pieces, in which she plays the classical heroine. Knightley has not strayed far from her iconic corsets. Knightley has said herself that she has been drawn to classical dramas but has not had many opportunities to showcase her range as an actress outside of her typecasting.
The Exception - Domino
Despite being overall slated by critics, Domino offered up Keira Knightley's most diverse role. The loosely based true story of model turned bounty hunter, Domino Harvey, allowed her to explore a darker, more contemporary character. It was a huge far cry from her typical role but got lost in its poor direction and screenplay.