20 Hugely Unexpected Roles In Upcoming Movies
7. Vin Diesel (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk)
The Role: Shroom, a dead war comrade of protagonist Billy Lynn, who appears through flashbacks.
Why It's Unexpected: Vin Diesel almost never acts in "serious" dramatic fare, usually sticking to his staple franchises and several naff attempts to kickstart new ones. Seeing him working with two-time Best Director Oscar winner Ang Lee is quite the surprise indeed, and could be a major step-up for Diesel's acting cred.
Will It Work?: Definitely. Diesel rarely shows it but he has more range than most expect, presuming he has a suitable part and script to work with.
The role of a soldier seems perfect for him, and he certainly looks the part from his brief glimpse in the film's first trailer.