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She brings a physicality to her comedic work on Broad City and the movie The Night Before that would fit right in during a blockbuster.
The pitch: A cat burglar with an addiction
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to adrenaline must go up against her former mentor for the biggest score of her career.
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This funny guy already has the build of an action star. In fact, he’s been in a few movies with some light action, but nothing to substantial. Let’s change that!
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pitch: An FBI agent recruit fresh out of Quantico is sent in to infiltrate drug ring, and he’s ready to keep his cover no matter what it takes.
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He may be goofy, but I bet he could pull off a slightly more serious role and make the action blocking look completely believable, in a “I’ve got a certain
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set of skills” kind of way.
The pitch: A CIA analyst is targeted by a terrorist organization, who kidnaps his family in order to get him on their side.
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Goofy Kate Mckinnon might already have action in her future after the semi-successful Ghostbusters reboot. She could take on a more toned-down role in an action film, though.
The pitch: An out of
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her league Area 51 agent is humanity’s last hope in the battle against alien forces. She’ll need to gather Earth’s final humans and wage war against the enemy.
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The Brooklyn 99 star’s deadpan humor and cold stare make for an obvious choice. She could tweak this classic style to veer more toward drama, while still keeping her acting comedic.
The
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pitch: A recruit fresh from the LA police academy is pulled into a Lethal Weapon style terrorist plot.
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Devine’s more frat-boy humor style would require a certain type of action movie, but I’m sure there’s one out for him.
The pitch: A Navy expedition to a mysterious sunken
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city releases beasts from below that they must battle in order to save Earth.
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His unassuming size and demeanor might make him seem like a bad call, but that could actually work to his benefit.
The pitch: This freelance assassin is who you call when
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everyone else has failed. Why does he succeed? Because no one takes him seriously. Then he breaks out the ninja moves.
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That stare? The monotone voice? It’s just screaming for a deadpan heroine role.
The pitch: She’s the best mercenary in the business — all she has to do is look at
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her opponent and they run in fear. That is, until she meets her ultimate match.
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Those suits are just screaming for a take on a more irreverent James Bond.
The pitch: He’s the best agent on this covert government agency’s roster and he’s pulled away from
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his tropical getaway to deal with a madman’s plot for world domination.
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His cynical nature would make for a good grizzled hero.
The pitch: An ex-military bar owner with a barbed wire tongue is called back to action to deal with a nefarious
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biker gang that rolls into town.
It’s becoming obvious that audiences love to mix comedy with their action. More and more movies are featuring leads playing serious parts, yet still sneaking in some humor. Look no further than Chris Pratt for his role in Guardian of the Galaxy and Jurassic World.
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