Type cast: 21 actors who always seem to play the same character

If there is a role in which Jason Bateman can wear a button-down with the sleeves pushed up and be fed up with those around him in a very matter-of-fact way, he’s going to take it and be great at it.

Ryan Reynolds has been playing variations of Van Wilder since 2002.

It’s as if Aubrey Plaza landed on live-action Daria from MTV and decided to stay there with the deadpan, could-care-less attitude she has brought to everything from Parks and Recreation to 2024’s My Old Aşs and everything in between.

Michael Cera’s acting style is as if the dog from Air Bud suddenly became human.

He has been playing a fan of herbal refreshments since he was just a freak among geeks.

If someone were to line up every role Melissa McCarthy has done in the past 15 years, it’d be hard to match the character to the movie in most cases.

Tim Allen has two speeds: a traditional dad who leans into stereotypes like loving hunting and cars or a hard-headed man a la Scott Calvin or Buzz Lightyear.

There’s no denying the wrestler-turned-actor has comedic chops, but he’s also gotten lucky scoring roles that always seem to have the same vibe.

Does one even need to explain how Awkwafina is somehow always just Awkwafina?

It’s like Jason Statham cannot say no to playing a brooding man with some cross to bear.

If there is ever a need for a smart-aleck best friend, David Spade is the one who’ll nail it every single time.

Ellie Kemper never fails to be the wide-eyed optimist of life.

This is especially true when it comes to voice acting or lack thereof.

Unfortunately for Channing Tatum, being a hottie caused him to be the go-to himbo for quite some time.

She’s not the queen of manic pixie dream girls for no reason.

Joel McHale’s characters are always just the personification of sarcasm.

Jesse Eisenberg was phenomenal in The Social Network, but that’s probably because he’s best when he’s just allowed to be an awkward little man.

There is nothing wrong with Wendie Malick always playing a hot, older woman who is extremely sex-positive.

While many would give their life to save Paul Rudd, can we all be honest that he’s kind of always just a snarky yet lovable guy?

This isn’t just because most of his roles are within the confines of stories that revolve around fast and being furious, but it’s part of the reasoning behind why he’s on this list.

No one does ditsy like Anna Faris.