15 Upcoming Movies That Will Probably Waste Awesome Actors

7. Morgan Freeman - The Nutcracker & The Four Realms

London Has Fallen Morgan Freeman
Focus Features

The Role: Freeman will appear in this live-action adaptation of the classic tale as the mysterious Drosselmeyer, a clockmaker and inventor who is instrumental in young Clara's (Mackenzie Foy) quest to protect the magical Nutcracker doll she discovers.

Why He'll Be Wasted: The idea of Morgan Freeman appearing in a Disney movie is itself pretty bizarre, especially one directed by the absurdly inconsistent Lasse Hallström (who has directed everything from What's Eating Gilbert Grape to A Dog's Purpose).

Now, while Freeman isn't exactly a stranger to family-friendly fare (after all, he appeared in both Dolphin Tale movies), it's hard to believe he'll be bringing his usual grit and gravitas to something so fanciful, and it's easy to imagine him showing up for just a few scenes so Focus Features can slap his name on the poster.

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