20 Hugely Unexpected Roles In Upcoming Movies
3. Danny McBride (Alien: Covenant)
The Role: A crew member of the colony ship Covenant, which stumbles upon what appears to be an idyllic planet, but of course harbours a dangerous secret.
Why It's Unexpected: McBride's filmography isn't exactly chock full of serious Hollywood blockbusters, but rather daft stoner comedies, and so to see him working with Ridley Scott of all people is a major shock to the system.
Will It Work?: Most probably, though it really depends on the nature of his character. If McBride is just the goofy comic relief a**hole, then it might feel a bit tiresome, but if he retains the more dry gallows humour the franchise is known for and plays thing more straight than usual, then this could be a major uptick for his career.