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Being a good actor is much more than having the face of a Greek god, an athletic body, and an amazing fashion sense (though having these can’t hurt!). What’s also important for an actor is their range, how they’re able to adapt to new roles and embody wildly different characters.

The folks over on Twitter have been busy praising their favorite actors who definitely “understood the assignment” and wowed their fans in a multitude of different roles. From Leonardo DiCaprio (hi, Leo, we love you!) to my personal favorite Mandalorian, Pedro Pascal, these stars are getting the adoration and attention they deserve. Bored Panda has collected some of the most spot-on tweets, so scroll down to see who Twitter loves best, upvote the tweets that you agree with, and let us know which actor has totally “understood the assignment” better than everyone else in your personal opinion.

I had a chat with celebrity and pop-culture expert Mike Sington, who has worked together with countless actors, about what makes people adore a star (hint: it might not be their acting skills!) and the relationship between experience and adaptability on-screen is. Have a peek down below for Bored Panda's interview with Mike.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read somewhere years ago that the makers of the Lost In Space film cast him as Dr Smith as he was the only person creepy enough for the role.

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Hollywood's Ultimate Insider, Mike from LA, told Bored Panda that when it comes to being a beloved actor, a real icon of the silver screen, acting skills alone won't cut it. "Likeability is more important than acting skills. You become a beloved actor if you, as an audience member, wants to hang out with you. No matter how good an actor’s skills are, if they seem like a miserable person, they will never be beloved," the expert said. So it's not just their ususal repertoire of acting skills that stars have to hone; it's their talent with people that counts a whole lot (maybe even more), too.

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Johnny Depp

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Aunt Messy - some of his own exes have come up and defended him. what does that tell you about his character? he's a good man and am*er is obviously the one pulling the strings in their relationship, you can just tell by her body language.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Johnny Depp is one of the best actors of his generation. He was riveting in every movie I've seen.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it when he and Helena Bonham Carter are cast in the same film. They really mesh well.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Nobody will believe you because you're a man" - Amber Heard

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just here to say that I love Depp and Amber Turd can go drown in a sewer.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm one of his biggest fans but i feel that after his role in the pirates he plays in the same way... could be directors' guiding but i really miss 90's Johnny... anyway i upvote cause it's Johnny🥰

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He literally outshines everyone. I have watched movies simply because "hey!!! JOHNNY DEPP IS IN IT!!"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Johnny Depp is that one kid that always went extra on his projects....always a joy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Johnny Depp is also a very talented Musician. Hollywood, Cancel Media and Money Grubbing Lying No Career Having Bishs like Amber Heard can go straight to Hell!! They had her on a recorded therapy session ADMITTING she hit him several times but 'I had to do what I had to do, John!" but wouldn't admit it on a technicality. Her own Manager even admitted she didn't donate that 8 Million to Charity!! Women like her make it difficult for true Victims of Domestic Violence. I know. I have seen it in my 25+ Year Career as a MSN. That case...prosecuted Overseas...cost Johnny Depp his lucrative Contract with Disney and a Franchise/ a Character he practically Created for them!! Depp is one of the most Transformative and Talented Actors...Artists...really perhaps our Generation has seen. Destroyed by a Golddigger. Go ahead attack me if you want. His Children, the Mother of his Children and Domestic Spouse/Partner and friends said they had never seen him violent. @me all day. Depp is still 👑🤎💐🎯

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THERE WAS NEVER A ASSIGNMENT! Johnny Depp is Always just Johnny Depp! You just put him in different costumes and then a camera team runs after him and records all the awesome stuff he does... 😂😂😂

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG YES! Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Cry Baby, Sleepy Hollow, I could go on!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not show some of his more serious roles like Whitey or Blow? He is not just quirky.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why show such similar rolls? Why not Whitey or Blow? He has had some serious roles, not just quirky.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope he recovers from what has happened to him and doesn't off himself. Through drugs and alcohol or otherwise. I'm super worried about him.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most overrated actor of all time. Fight me. He plays the same character in a different costume every time. Don't get me wrong, he's phenomenal at that one off character, but that's all he's got. A rare time he deviated was What's Eating Gilbert Grape? He was terrible, and DiCaprio stole the show and should've won an Oscar, and I'm not a Dicaprio fan. But I recognize greatness, and DiCaprio in Gilbert Grape, The Departed, Catch Me If You Can, and Wolf of Wallstreet were all Oscar worthy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, ealier he was great actor but for many years he is just a joke.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. Johnny Depp always play Johnny Depp. I don't say it's bad. I just say this is not acting.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oH mY GOd gUyS hAVe yOU sEen wHy iS hE iN tHe CasT fOr ShERloCk HOlMes THreE????

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I don’t like Johnny Depp, but he was absolutely amazing in Dead Man.

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Yeah- being abused doesn’t mean you’re not an abuser. No one in that drama was innocent, but of course misogynists and misandrists alike tried to make it say something about society.

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He's going to be pulling a Nic Cage soon between his spending habits and inability to draw an audience lately. He's pretty much done.

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He just does the same thing everytime, which is fine if you like that. But he's not one of the great actors. Depp plays Depp. But he was pretty so he gets away with it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh and just for you’re sake, he didn't get away with it because he was “pretty”. With each one of his charecters he added a unique twist so stop acting like you’re opinion is fact.

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Having worked with so many actors during the length and breadth of his career, Mike has gotten to know them very well. One thing that he's learned is that the ability to act well, in his opinion, is something you're born with. "I firmly believe acting is an innate talent. Actors can of course increase their range with more experience, but some of the finest actors can be completely new on the scene, and often have never even taken any classes," he said.

As for Mike's favorite actor, he couldn't pick just one. "I have two favorite actors of all time: Meryl Streep and Sidney Poitier. I find both their bodies of work breathtaking."

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While some would argue that Keanu Reeves (my fave actor) plays pretty much just himself in every single movie, I’d say that he’s my top pick for somebody who 100% understood the assignment. I love his acting and I secretly hope that so do you, dear Pandas. What did you think of Keanu’s performance in the latest John Wick installment and the new SpongeBob SquarePants movie?

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During an earlier interview, I spoke with Hollywood’s Ultimate Insider, Mike, about casting and what additional advice he’d give actors. Mike shared his opinion that while raw acting talent is important, so is the “ability to bring the character to life, fulfilling the vision of the director and writer.”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my favorite actors. He is so badass that when he signed on for Star Wars he asked to pick his own lightsaber color of Purple.

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There’s also the indescribable ‘it factor,’ making the character jump off the screen, that casting directors are always on the lookout for. However, when directors look for whom to cast, they also have to take into account how each new addition will fit in with the entire crew.

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“Also taken into consideration are experience and chemistry with other actors auditioning for the project. An actor needs to have an overall pleasant personality too, and seem like they would be easy to work with on the set,” Mike shared. “No matter how good they are, no one wants to hire a ‘difficult’ actor!"

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When it comes to established names, getting a role in a movie is fairly easy. Experience counts for a lot in Hollywood. However, newbies have it pretty tough and often don’t have the luxury of choice: they stick with what they’re given.

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"Inexperienced actors have very little say or flexibility in negotiating a different role than the one they are being considered for. There are so many actors being considered for any one particular role, if an actor wants to work, it’s best if they are new and don’t have the clout, to just go with what they’re offered gratefully,” Mike said.

The celebrity expert said that if a fresh new actor wants to try a different role than the one they’re offered, they should start off by voicing their concerns to their agent. That way, they’ll be represented while also avoiding any slip-ups when talking directly with the casting director.

"If an inexperienced actor feels strongly they’d be more suitable for another role, that’s a conversation to have with your agent, who can then possibly approach the casting director depending upon their relationship."

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Natalie Portman

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Sandra Bullock

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However, no matter how popular you might be, an actor is never rid of that horrible feeling of being rejected… at least sometimes. “An actor has to constantly face rejection, but to be successful, you just have to realize that’s part of the process," Mike told Bored Panda, suggesting that actors “shrug it off” and then move on to the next audition.

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Will Smith

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"I always tell actors, much of the audition process is out of your control, and you may never even know why you didn’t get the part. Maybe the casting director passed because you remind them of their cousin they can’t stand. Or the director stepped in and said ‘no’ because they want to work with someone they’re familiar with. It may have absolutely nothing to do with the actor’s talent at all."

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Margot Robbie

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must admit that the only movie I have seen her in is Suicide Squad but I loved her in Neighbours and have had a lil girl crush on her since lol. From what I have seen (trailers) though she really immersed herself in her movies and plays her characters so well.

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Tom Hardy

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was fantastic in "Legend" and totally saved "Venom" with his acting

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm no, was casted because of the assignment. I love Jim Carry, but just like Jack Black = he always plays similar roles. Not that this is a bad thing, but he is being type casted and fulfills this expectation. Although he showed some different acting skills as count Olaf (laughed my ass off). The Mask, Ace and the Grinch are all typical JC characters to me. Not a bad thing, but not reallly meant for this list if you ask me.

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Giancarlo Esposito

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loathed his character in The Boys. Just says how awesome he is!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm, not too sure about this one. Whilst I do enjoy a couple of his movies (mainly Shrek), I do find quite a few of his characters quite similar, to the point it is repetitive, boring and annoying (a bit like me hahah)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anya Taylor Joy is one of my FAVORITE actresses since even before Queens Gambit!!!

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