Superhero movies aren’t always the best at taking advantage of their star-studded casts, particularly when it comes to villains. From Heath Ledger’s Joker to Josh Brolin’s Thanos, many of the greatest superhero movie villains are backed by recognizable star power. Indeed, comic book movies in general tend to line their casts with recognizable names, combining audiences’ familiarity with their favorite performers with their love for a given property to rake in big returns.
