Perfect TV Characters That Could Not Have Been Better For Their Role

Recasting iconic TV characters poses a daunting challenge, as these roles often become inseparable from the actors who portray them. Shows like ‘The Office,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ owe much of their success to the stars who brought these characters to life. Yet, discussions around alternate casting choices, especially when actors turn down major roles, prompt speculation about what could have been.

While some actors were already famous before landing these roles, many iconic characters were brought to prominence by relatively unknown performers. Despite potentially competing with hundreds of auditionees, these actors have become synonymous with their roles in the eyes of fans, making recasting a formidable task.

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Perfect TV Characters
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring (‘Better Call Saul’)
Perfect TV Characters
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers (‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’)
Perfect TV Characters
Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee (‘The Walking Dead’)
Perfect TV Characters
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven (‘Stranger Things’)
Perfect TV Characters
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen (‘Game of Thrones’)
Perfect TV Characters
Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes (‘Sherlock Holmes’)
Perfect TV Characters
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing (‘Friends’)
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Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar (‘Lucifer’)
Perfect TV Characters
Steve Carell as Michael Scott (‘The Office’)
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