13 Actors With Multiple Failed Franchises

Melissa McCarthy gained screen fame in.Melissa McCarthy appeared in Bridesmaids.McCarthy stole the scene in the principal's office inMelissa McCarthy appeared in This Is 40.McCarthy masters improv, scripted comedy, and acting. She moved from a supporting role onMelissa McCarthy appeared in Gilmore Girls.McCarthy became a leading movie star from Gilmore Girls, but she had less success with franchise films.

McCarthy appeared in the 2016 reboot ofMelissa McCarthy appeared in Ghostbusters.The Ghostbusters reboot faced controversy. Swapping the central spirit-fighter team to women caused issues. The film made some money, but it did not match the original films. Later, in 2021'sThunder ForceMcCarthy's husband Ben Falcone wrote and directed Thunder Force. She stars with Octavia Spencer as old friends who create superpowers to fight Miscreants. The plot has weak setups and holes. McCarthy's comedy keeps viewers watching, but not enough for a sequel.

Naomi Scott's fame grew on the small screen inNaomi Scott appeared in Terra Nova.Scott also appeared inNaomi Scott appeared in Anatomy of a Scandal.and in Guy Ritchie'sNaomi Scott appeared in Aladdin.as Princess Jasmine, which used her singing skills. The 2019 live-action remake of the 1992 Disney cartoon earned $1 billion at the box office. Scott's career includes some failed franchises.

Scott also played Elena, an engineer Angel recruit in.Scott also played in Charlie’s Angels.. The 2019 film rebooted the TV series franchise from the early 2000s. Elizabeth Banks wrote and directed it. She made Charlie’s AngelsScott played in Charlie’s Angels.Scott felt feminist revision was too much. Demographic issues and poor ticket sales did not stop reviews praising the humor and fast talk between the Angels. Scott also played Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger, in the 2017 film.film. The effort to revive the old property got moderate success but lacked the hype for immediate sequels.Taylor Kitsch shifts between brief stardom and uncertainty. Kitsch made an impression as Tim Riggins in the TV drama

Taylor Kitsch shows shifts between big hits and unclear roles. He made an impression as Tim Riggins in the TV drama.Kitsch got bigger roles inKitsch got bigger roles in.BattleshipX-Men Origins: Wolverineand the TV seriesTrue Detective.Kitsch got bigger roles in True Detective.Between these hits, the Canadian actor made a couple of films that did not meet expectations.

Kitsch reunited with.creator Peter Berg for the 2012 sci-fi filmKitsch worked with creator Peter Berg on the 2012 sci-fi film.Kitsch worked on Battleship.A ship crewed by fine-cheekboned Navy men speaks short, gruff sentences while fighting massive alien ships. Basing a war film on a board game proved unwise; hopes for a film series died after the first movie.John Carterbased on the early 20th-century Edgar Rice Burroughs pulp fantasy book seriesBarsoomIn a reverseSupermanJohn Carter, a Civil War captain, moves to Mars (Barsoom). There, Martian sword-and-sandal action mixes with interplanetary travel. The film's high budget and box office numbers meant John Carter found no further adventures.

Channing Tatum has a unique spot in Hollywood. He handles tough action heroes and sensitive performers. A dancer became an actor in the dance movieStep Up. Later, he made the male stripper part of his life into the successfulMagic Mikefranchise. The action genre employs Tatum.21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, White House Down), but these projects did not succeed.

In G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Tatum and his toy soldier pals mission to stop weapons of mass destruction. 2009 reviews were poor, but many tickets sold and sequels followed. Tatum statedhe never wanted to be in the franchise; he asked for his character to die early in the sequel. The Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascendingcame out in 2015. It is a sci-fi story about Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), a young cleaner whose fate involves a mixed human/dog soldier named Caine Wise (Tatum) helping her.After barely recovering its budget at the box office, Jupiter Ascendingreceived twenty-nine spots on a 2016 list of the most divisive movies of the 21st centuryNumber 29 in a 2016 list of the most polarizing movies of the 21st century.

Dwayne Johnson, known as "The Rock," earns money from wrestling and event movies. Johnson has starred in everything from solo action films to Disney'sMoana, and played Luke Hobbs in theFast & Furious film series since 2011. Johnson's minor issues did not stop his career, but some did.He starred in a film series since 2011. His stumbles proved too small for Johnson’s career to fail, though some happened.

2018's, about a man teaming up with a King Kong-like giant ape to stop giant monsters from destroying cities, faced poor reviews and, about a human teaming with a King Kong-like giant ape to stop giant monsters from wrecking cities, earned unimpressed reviews and. 2022's. 2022's, starring Johnson, was a hopeful DC movie extension that failed to meet superhero film standards in its time. 2017'sStarring Johnson in the lead role, this was a hopeful DC movie universe extension that missed high standards for superhero films in its time. Far from sci-fi or superheroes, 2017'sBaywatchDwayne Johnson adapted the TV series into a self-referential comedy. Johnson plays Lt. Mitch Buchannon, the main man in a team of Florida lifeguards who solve offenses in the beach and ocean area. Slow motion running and cameos from David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson failed to beat stiff competition at the box office. Sequel rumors have not appeared.

Will Smith's move from a TV sitcom to film went fairly smoothly.Six Degrees of SeparationThis puts a new focus on Smith's ability to fill a cinema screen. Smith's cheeky...Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSmith's persona suited action films. He also worked onBad Boys,Independence Day,Men in Black), but Smith quickly grew into...Enemy of the StateandAli. Smith became a box office draw over time. However, his charm could not save every franchise starter he joined.

1999 brought the release ofWild Wild West, a multi-genre (spy thriller, western, sci-fi) 1960s TV series directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. Smith worked with Sonnenfeld onMen in Black.Audiences and critics did not enjoy the film. The Razzies showeredWild Wild Westand Smith's theme song with negative reviews. In 2016,Suicide Squad, where Smith played Deadshot, the government's recruited marksman alongside other skilled antiheroes, spawned some sequels and TV spin-offs. Still,Suicide Squadperformed much worse than expected for such an impressive DC project, adding another weak franchise to Smith's record.

Swedish actor Alicia Vikander's work includes speaking multiple languages,and critically acclaimed filmssuch asA Royal Affair,Ex-Machina, andThe Danish Girl, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Despite Vikander's skill and range, she had projects that failed to create sequels they intended.

Guy Richie's adaptation of the 1960s TV seriesThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.released in 2015, Vikander plays Gaby, a pawn in a nuclear espionage game. Box office failed, and some critics found the changing tone clumsy. Then 2018 brought the remake ofTomb Raider. Stepping into Lara Croft's role after Angelina Jolie starred in the first film two decades prior presented a challenge. Despite the star's best work, theTomb Raiderreboot and Lara Croft origin story split critics. They pointed to a weak plot and Vikander's unsuitability for the part.

For twenty years, Chris Pine showed he can carry a feature film's weight (Hell or High Water,Outlaw King) or lead a successful franchise (Star Trek and the expectedDungeons & Dragonssequels). Pine also appeared in failed franchises during these career highs.

In 2014'sJack Ryan: Shadow RecruitKenneth Branagh directed this. Chris Pine played the title character, a CIA financial analyst recruit hunting Russian-led economic terrorism. The film performed below expectations compared to its franchise predecessors. Two book films, the animated "Rise of the Guardians," also underperformed.Chris Pine voiced Jack Frost, a folklore adventurer, in "Rise of the Guardians".Pine voiced Jack Frost, one of a group of folklore adventurers, in "Rise of the Guardians".Pine starred in "A Wrinkle in Time".Pine played astrophysicist Dr. Alex Murry in "A Wrinkle in Time", whose children travel to find him. High production costs overshadowed the gross earnings of both films.

After Richard Linklater's work, Matthew McConaughey started his career.McConaughey starred in "Dazed and Confused".Matthew McConaughey gave birth to his lean catchphrase, "Alright, alright, alright," and quickly climbed Hollywood heights through a series of films across different genres.McConaughey starred in "Lone Star".McConaughey starred in "A Time to Kill".McConaughey starred in "A Time to Kill".McConaughey starred in "Contact".McConaughey starred in "Contact".McConaughey starred in "Contact" and "Amistad".McConaughey starred in "Amistad".McConaughey then played in romantic comedies like "The Wedding Planner".McConaughey starred in "The Wedding Planner".McConaughey starred in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days".McConaughey starred in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days".McConaughey starred in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days".McConaughey starred in "Failure to Launch".McConaughey starred in "Failure to Launch".McConaughey starred in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past".McConaughey starred in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past".McConaughey rejected a genre and a large sum of money for a chance at more meaningful work.McConaughey rejected a genre and a vast amount of money for a chance at more meaningful work.McConaughey earned an Oscar for "Dallas Buyers Club" for a risky effort at meaningful work.McConaughey won an Oscar for "Dallas Buyers Club".McConaughey tried out some forecast franchises that did not succeed.

McConaughey tried out 2005's.McConaughey tried out "Sahara".Adapted from a Clive Cussler novel series, this film tracks action hero Dirk Pitt (McConaughey) searching for a Confederate ship of gold in the desert. Blockbusters filled the script. A double budget caused record box office losses, ending sequel hopes. McConaughey waited twelve respectful years before the next letdown. In 2017'sIn 2017's "The Dark Tower", based on the Stephen King series, McConaughey played the sorcerer Walter Padick. An hard production halt and bad reviews of the confusing plot ended any sequel hopes.The Dark Tower is based on the Stephen King series.McConaughey played the sorcerer Walter Padick in "The Dark Tower", based on the Stephen King series.In the film of the same name, McConaughey played the villain Walter Padick, a sorcerer. A tough production stall and bad reviews of the confusing plot killed sequel chances.

Sylvester Stallone created successful franchises. He wrote and co-wrote the screenplays for "Rocky" and "First Blood".Stallone wrote and co-wrote the screenplay for "Rocky".Stallone wrote and co-wrote the screenplay for "First Blood".Stallone wrote and co-wrote the screenplay for "First Blood".The films "Rocky" and "First Blood" spawned enough sequels to secure Stallone's Hollywood status.The films "Rocky" and "First Blood" spawned enough sequels to secure Stallone's Hollywood status.Stallone secured his Hollywood status with sequels and spinoffs to "Rocky" and "First Blood".Stallone secured his Hollywood status with sequels and spinoffs to "Rocky" and "First Blood".Stallone secured his Hollywood status with sequels and spinoffs to "Rocky" and "First Blood".Stallone secured his Hollywood status with sequels and spinoffs to "Rocky" and "First Blood".Stallone secured sequels and spinoffs to claim his Hollywood position. After fifty years in acting, Stallone has earned his share.Sylvester Stallone had many box office bombs across fifty years of film work.Two 1990s cop films had franchise potential but failed. In 1993, "Demolition Man" was released.

Two 1990s cop films had franchise potential but failed. In 1993, "Demolition Man" was released.Demolition Man baffled audiences with the idea of a cop thawing in 2032 to find Wesley Snipes's felon. The film sold tickets, but too many explosions and little substance stopped sequels. Two years later, in 1995, fans of the British 2000 AD comic "Judge Dredd" began.Demolition Man baffled audiences with the idea of a cop thawing in 2032 to find Wesley Snipes's felon. The film sold tickets, but too many explosions and little substance stopped sequels. Two years later, in 1995, fans of the British 2000 AD comic "Judge Dredd" began.Fans of the British 2000 AD comic "Judge Dredd" began in 1995.A super-cop/judge polices Mega-City One criminals in a post-apocalyptic setting. Critics did not like the Stallone-starring film adaptation. The film's tone matches a dated adventure TV series more than a dystopian sci-fi comic. Critics who found the story amusing saw it as an accidental result of a clumsy adaptation. Stallone finds more success writing his own franchise roles than appearing in others' work.A super-cop/judge polices Mega-City One criminals in a post-apocalyptic setting. Critics did not like the Stallone-starring film adaptation. The film's tone matches a dated adventure TV series more than a dystopian sci-fi comic. Critics who found the story amusing saw it as an accidental result of a clumsy adaptation. Stallone finds more success writing his own franchise roles than appearing in others' work.Critics found the story amusing as an unintentional byproduct of a clumsy adaptation. Stallone has seen more success writing his own franchise roles than appearing in adaptations of others' work.

Ryan Reynolds' dashing looks and funny humor kept him working through the 2000s. He starred in comedies and rom-coms.National Lampoon's Van WilderThe In-LawsWaiting…Just FriendsThe ProposalJust FriendsJust FriendsThe ProposalJust FriendsHe became the face of stand-alone blockbusters like Free Guy and the Marvel Deadpool films.Free GuyMarvel DeadpoolDeadpoolDeadpool

Before Reynolds got Marvel success, he had a major DC flop in Green Lantern.Green LanternThe 2011 film shows pilot Hal Jordan (Reynolds) getting a ring that lets him fight supervillains as part of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic police force.Green Lantern CorpsFaithfulness to the original material yielded to too many special effects. Fans and critics disliked the film. Reynolds had bad luck again with Michael Bay's vigilante thriller 6 Underground.6 UndergroundReynolds plays One in 6 Underground, alongside other vigilantes who use numerical codenames after faking their deaths. The film did not gain traction on Netflix, ending plans for a franchise.

Daniel Craig knows unique success. Although he is famous for James Bond, a role many other actors played before him, he proved his ability as an arresting character actor before taking the iconic role. Recently, Craig enjoyed playing the silky southern detective Benoit Blanc.Benoit BlancKnives OutKnives Outmystery films

His involvement in The Golden Compass was not very successful.The Golden CompassHe played the darkly ambitious Lord Asriel in The Golden Compass, which was adapted from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials fantasy novel trilogy.His Dark MaterialsThe fantasy novel trilogy and other films based on the books faced distribution issues. Low profits and mixed reviews stopped a sequel. HBO picked up the HBO adaptation for a better story. Craig also had a problem with the graphic novel movie.Cowboys & AliensHe played Jake Lonergan, a wanted outlaw aliens abducted. The movie had a great team: Harrison Ford, director Jon Favreau, producers Ron Howard, and Steven Spielberg. Still, the movie did not excite audiences or critics. Some thought the aliens were less interesting than the cowboys.

Hugh Jackman has been in Hollywood since the century began. His versatility lets him try musicals, like "Les Misérables".Hugh Jackman stars in Les Misérables., Hugh Jackman stars in The Greatest Showman.), dramas (Hugh Jackman stars in Bad Education., Hugh Jackman stars in The Son.), and played the same role in many franchise films with theHugh Jackman stars in X-Men. and Hugh Jackman stars as Wolverine.He stars in films.

Jackman's next franchise role could be inHugh Jackman stars in Van Helsing. did not happen. Jackman's young vampire hunter film pays tribute to classic monster movies. Critics cited heavy CGI and sequels never came.Hugh Jackman stars in Van Helsing., Jackman starred in 2011'sReal Steel, based on Richard Matheson's "Steel" story. Jackman's character builds a boxing robot with his son for a man versus machine future. Transformer-style punches happen. Despite some good reviews and sales, no sequel has been made in over ten years.