Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Carrie-Anne Moss

Best known for her role as Trinity in The Matrix, Carrie-Anne Moss has managed to evade the spotlight despite portraying such a stellar role. Because of it, she got to star alongside Keanu Reeves for years. The sci-fi series launched her into fame, and before that, Moss had essentially no background in acting. 

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The More You Know

  • The Hulk made his debut in 1962.
  • Darth Vader only has 12 minutes of screen time in the original Star Wars.
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  • Novelist and screenwriter Nick Hornby is brother-in-law to novelist and screenwriter Robert Harris.
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