Keanu Reeves is also a notable actor in science fiction. In 'The Matrix' movies, he played Neo. His character's journey from a normal person to 'The One' who could manipulate the Matrix was really captivating.
Chris Hemsworth was in 'The Avengers' in 2012. He played Thor, a character from a science - fiction universe. His performance as the powerful god - like being was really cool. Another is Charlize Theron in 'Prometheus'. She brought a strong presence to the movie as the cold and calculating Meredith Vickers.
Zoe Kravitz is another young actor in science fiction. She was in 'The Batman', which has elements of science fiction in its high - tech Gotham City. Her Catwoman was a strong and alluring character.
Natalie Portman. She starred in 'Annihilation' where she played a biologist. Her nuanced acting added depth to the movie. Also, Zoe Saldana. She has been in movies like 'Avatar' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. In 'Avatar', she played a Na'vi, and in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' she was Gamora, both science - fiction characters that she portrayed very well.
One challenge is typecasting. They might be pigeonholed into certain roles that are stereotypical, like the tough, street - smart character. For example, in some early science - fiction works, black actors were not given the opportunity to play complex, intelligent scientists or leaders.
Vincent Price was a very famous actor in 50's horror. He was in many horror movies like 'House of Wax'. Another was Boris Karloff, known for his roles in various horror and science - fiction related works. He had a very distinctive look.
One of the well - known Disney science fiction movies is 'Tron'. It features a unique digital world and exciting action scenes within a computer - generated realm.
Well, 'Alien' series has Sigourney Weaver as a very strong female lead. She faces terrifying aliens and her character Ripley has become an iconic figure in science fiction. Also, 'The Hunger Games' movies with Jennifer Lawrence. It's set in a dystopian future and her character Katniss Everdeen is a symbol of resistance in a cruel world.
Definitely 'Edge of Tomorrow'. It's well - known for its unique time - loop concept and Cruise's great performance. The action scenes are also very exciting.
In the 1950s, a couple of famous sci-fi films were 'This Island Earth' and 'The War of the Worlds'. These movies had unique storylines and special effects for that era.
One conservative actor in science fiction could be Harrison Ford. In his role as Han Solo in 'Star Wars', he often represented a more traditional, self - interested character at first, reluctant to fully embrace the Rebel cause which was a new and radical movement in the galaxy. His character was initially more about personal gain but gradually evolved to be more altruistic.