1. Zach Galifianakis
Galifianakis gained super stardom as Alan Garner in Todd Philips The Hangover series in 2009 where he starred alongside Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Mike Tyson. The bushy bearded comedian had previously been performing stand-up in venues varying from hamburger bars to universities for nearly 10 years. Known to be socially awkward both on and off screen, the one of a kind comedian went on to star in major productions such as Due Date (2010) as Ethan Chase and Puss in Boots (2011) as Humpty Dumpty.
Rest assured, the comedian-actor made the list for more than just his beard. Galifianakis is known to portray the kid trapped inside the body of man while unleashing his comical genius in what could be transformed into a documentary entitled The wrong application of stupidity. A scene glorifying such skill might be in
Hangover 2 (2011), when the Wolf Pack lands in Thailand for Stus (Ed Helms) wedding. Alan (Galifianakis) laughs out loudly at Stu as the latter is completely humiliated by Nirut Sirijanyas (Fong, Stus fiancées father) in a demeaning speech that comparing him to easily digested soft rice (nutrition for older people and babies in Thailand). Shortly after, the comedian proceeds to deliver a speech that nearly disrupts the whole wedding in what initially sounded like praising Stu. Galifianakis comes across as a time bomb the absurd and unexpected seem to always be lurking around his spirit. Todd Philips showcased the talent that is Galifianakis to the world by portraying the mischievous Alan who drugs the group in both
Hangover movies. In fact, without Galifianakis character, Alan Garner, there wouldve been no hangover. The bearded devil as tagged by an angry Stu (Ed Helms) in
Hangover 2 might have just been the most accurate description of the comedian. That is why a stint in the hands of Quentin Tarantino holds more signs indicating an eventful outcome. Visualize a clumsy, self-obsessed character with custom dialogues in a script à la Tarantino one thing wed love to see remains Alans darker side with a gun. And QT might just hold the keys and formula to such a scenario. Alan seems fit for a strong supporting role - Vincent and Jules style where he would be at the receiving end of some insults for his general laidback attitude and socially inadequate actions yes, the roles he seems to fit with ease, and the roles weve all learnt to love him for - or hate him lovingly?
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