10 Actors Who Changed Their Entire Image In One Movie

2. Steve Carrell - Foxcatcher 

Steve Carrell Office Foxcatcher
Sony Pictures Classics

Steve Carell is the charming and lovable actor behind some of the most iconic movie and TV roles of the 21st century. With his signature quirky comedy and love of improvisation, Carell won his way into audiences hearts and has continued to stay there ever since. He is one of Hollywood's most versatile actors but it wasn't until 2014 where things took a big turn.

Carell is most famously known for his role as Michael Scott in the US Office, the role that gathered him a huge fanbase and popularity. Carell stuck with his comedy roots, having first gained popularity from Bruce Almighty and its spin-off, Evan Almighty. All his roles were a little goofy and full of lovingly stupid humour but no-one expected his complete 180 career turn.

When 2014's Foxcatcher was released, critics and audiences were stunned by Carell's incredible performance as John Du Pont, the creepy, villainous coach. His signature humour was gone, replaced with a genuinely chilling performance that got him his first and only Oscar nomination. Since Foxcatcher, Carell has taken more and more dramatic roles including films such as The Big Short, Freeheld, Vice and Last Flag Flying. He has come a long way from childish Michael Scott.

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