15 actors who have mastered playing both heroes and villains perfectly

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2) Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman (Photo by Kristy Sparow/WireImage)

Hugh Jackman made Wolverine one of the most memorable heroes in movies. In the X-Men films, he played Logan as angry and unpredictable but also someone with a lot of pain underneath. Jackman gave him heart, which made the action scenes hit harder. Then, in Pan, he went all-in as Blackbeard, a loud and theatrical villain who thrived on power. Jackman made Blackbeard bold and commanding in every scene. He showed he could play both a troubled hero and a loud, over-the-top villain without losing focus or believability.

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15 actors who have mastered playing both heroes and villains perfectly

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