“People hate on you as an actor for that”: Megan Fox Claiming Fans Hate Superhero Actors Clearly Never Met Robert Downey Jr, Christian Bale

Megan Fox is under the erroneous impression that superhero actors aren't liked by critics

"People hate on you as an actor for that": Megan Fox Claiming Fans Hate Superhero Actors Clearly Never Met Robert Downey Jr, Christian Bale

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  • Megan Fox expressed her wish for wanting to play a Marvel or DC character.
  • She also added that actors do not get recognized for big awards when taking part in such movies.
  • That is disregarded powerful performances of some of the biggest actors such as Heath Ledger, Angela Bassett, Robert Downey Jr., and Christian Bale.
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Megan Fox is one of the many actresses who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. With the widening range of movies and shows the actress has worked on, the showcase of talent is satisfactory and breathtaking. Out of all the roles she has played, there are still those she wishes to get. With the various franchises available to explore, there are particular ones she set her eyes on.

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Fox in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saga
Fox in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saga

The more she grows in the industry, the bigger her goals also become. As such, breaking stereotypes, typecast, and whatnot. As per her own beliefs, there are certain movies and actors who don’t get targeted for big awards. It is not something that bothers her. In fact, that is the exact category she wanted to be in.

Megan Fox Wanted a Superhero Role

Megan Fox, during an interview with Instyle, got candid about where she sees herself in the future. As such, the question also sprouted about the one role she would want to do sometime, or perhaps a movie she wants to be a part of. Her reply to the same was directly related to her wanting to manifest the same.

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Megan Fox in a still from Jennifer's Body
Megan Fox in a still from Jennifer’s Body

“I should probably start manifesting. I won’t lie, I do want to find a Marvel or a DC character that I’ve always wanted to play, and do one of those.”

Fox replied that the one genre she finds herself interested in is that of superheroes. The actress claimed that a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Universe would be perhaps the best opportunity she could come across.

She added that it was something she had always wanted to do. However, what came after may seem a bit controversial.

Megan Fox Disregarded Superhero Actors’ Success

While stating her wish to play a Marvel or DC superhero, the actress added another comment that was perhaps heavily inaccurate. She claimed that the actors who engage in such movies do not get as much recognition for the same.

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Expendables 4 Trailer- Megan Fox
Expendables 4 Trailer- Megan Fox

“People hate on you as an actor for that because it doesn’t get you the big awards. I don’t give a f-ck. Give me an MTV award. I don’t need a fucking BAFTA.”

According to her, fans and critics overlook superhero actors and they thus do not qualify for the big awards. However, she added the fact that Fox did not care for it and wanted to do them regardless.

Heath Ledger won an Oscar for his performance as Joker in The Dark Knight trilogy. Alongside him, actors such as Christian Bale, Robert Downey Jr., and Cate Blanchett all hold big time awards. Their talent is heavily appreciated and they are actors who are extremely adored by audiences and critics alike.

Adya Godboley

Written by Adya Godboley

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An avid writer fluent in everything Marvel, Adya Godboley is an Assistant Content Lead for FandomWire. She has rich experience in critically analyzing all that is said in between the lines. Hopelessly obsessed with Greek Mythology, she is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. Adya has written over 1300 articles on various topics expressing her passion and love for all things entertainment.