20 times actors took roles that were surprisingly age-inappropriate

By Shruti Vaishnav

Modified Dec 23, 2024 12:33 ET

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6) Alan Rickman in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

Alan Rickman Photo Call - Febiofest Prague International Film Festival - Source: Getty

Alan Rickman was 55 when he played Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Even though Snape was supposed to be in his 30s, Rickman's presence and gravity gave the character depth. Fans criticized the casting, but Rickman's performance silenced all the critics, making Snape one of the series' most complex figures.

Rickman's posthumous diaries in 2022 revealed a deep connection to the character despite all the challenges that came with it. Portraying Snape, he showed menace with vulnerability and proved that age can add depth to a character in ways one least expects.

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