Bruce Willis will forever be hailed as one of the greatest action film stars in the history of Hollywood thanks to his role in Diehard. Willis spearheaded the franchise with the original film in 1988, setting the groundwork for four subsequent sequels. Now, with rumors of John Krasinski spread like wildfire, fans have wondered who else could replace Willis in the franchise.
For the past few weeks, speculation started growing when it came to the possibility of John Krasinski stepping into the iconic shoes once filled by Willis. This is largely due to a fake poster that made its way online, which saw Krasinski donning a beard and wearing the signature white tank top and black pants that Willis made so iconic in the original Die Hard.
5 Actors Who Can Replace Bruce Willis In Die Hard Following The John Krasinski Rumors
As already established, the rumours of John Krasinski taking over the franchise from Bruce Willis are unfounded as the poster was simply fake. That said, there are still some noteworthy actors who could definitely replace Willis in the franchise and we will list them below.
Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy is one of the best actors in Hollywood, who made a name for himself with roles in films and series such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Peaky Blinders, and more. He has already established himself as a bonafide tough guy and someone who doesn’t take nonsense from anyone. Therefore, he could definitely be a solid pick to replace Bruce Willis in the Die Hard franchise.
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Joel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton hails from Australia and made a name for himself in films such as Warrior, where he coincidentally starred alongside Tom Hardy. The MMA-centric film showed off his action prowess, among other things. In addition to that, he even portrayed the role of Owen Lars, Anakin Skywalker’s half-brother, in the Star Wars prequel films. Therefore, he could certainly make for an interesting pick when it comes to the Die Hard franchise.
Alden Ehrenreich
Alden Ehrenreich is a bit of a wild card when it comes to replacing Bruce Willis in the Die Hard franchise. That said, his portrayal of a young Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story won him universal praise and acclaim. His role in Hail, Caesar also showcased his acting chops and comedic timing, which are crucial for Die Hard. Therefore, he could certainly claim his stake in joining the franchise.
Chris Evans
Chris Evans is undoubtedly one of the most popular actors in the world right now, thanks to his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That role on its own has already proven he is a perfect fit for Die Hard, thanks to his no-nonsense and hard-hitting portrayal of Steve Rogers. He also had a defining role in Snowpiercer, which showed off just how good he can be at the action genre – a necessity for Die Hard.
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner, just like Chris Evans, has made a name for himself in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he portrayed Hawkeye – a cold and calculating character who has no penchant for killing anyone. In addition to that, Renner was a soldier in The Hurt Locker, the protagonist in The Bourne Legacy, and more. Therefore, Renner is a very solid pick to replace Bruce Willis in Die Hard.
