15 actors who have mastered playing both heroes and villains perfectly

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Christian Bale (Image via Warner Bros, Lionsgate Films)

5) Christian Bale

Christian Bale (Photo by Jerod Harris/WireImage)

Christian Bale is known for fully committing to his roles. As Batman in The Dark Knight trilogy, he played Bruce Wayne as a man carrying guilt and anger but still trying to do what’s right. He made Batman feel human, not just a superhero. Then there’s Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Bale made him charming and polished on the surface, but underneath, he was completely unhinged. The scariest part was how normal Bateman seemed at first, and Bale’s performance made that switch feel real. Whether he’s saving a city or playing a psychopath, Bale commits to every role he takes.

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15 actors who have mastered playing both heroes and villains perfectly

5) Christian Bale

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