12 Times Historical Figures Were Shown On-Screen Perfectly

Portraying a great historical figure on-screen is probably one of the most challenging tasks for actors. Not only do they have to be believable in their role but also the characters have numerous nuances which they have to account for. And the fans of those real people whose lives become movies are very serious critics. On the flip side, when the job is well done, the praise becomes so much more valuable.

We at Now I’ve Seen Everything prepared some comparisons of actual historical figures and their on-screen versions.

1. Emma Corrin as Princess Diana, Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles, The Crown

2. Timothée Chalamet as King Henry V, The King

2. Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe, My Week with Marilyn

3. Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown

5. Robert Downey Jr. as Charlie Chaplin, Chaplin

6. James Franco as Aron Ralston, 127 Hours

7. Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, Spencer

8. Erin Doherty as Princess Anne, The Crown

9. Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee, Pam & Tommy

10. Taron Egerton as Elton John, Rocketman

11. Michael Douglas as Liberace, Behind the Candelabra

12. André 3000 as Jimi Hendrix, Jimi: All Is by My Side

What other historical figures would you like to see portrayed on-screen? What actors, in your opinion, could play them best?