NPH as Barney came to my mind instantly, because in Hollywood NO ONE would have expected a gay man to sell womanizer Barney so well.
And Katee as Kara was the other iconic role I believed from the outset that no one else could play her.
Upthread, people were talking about True Blood, and I really think they could have found a better Sookie, one who could have played the role and made me like her instead of constantly be annoyed with her.
Then there's roles like Liz Lemon, who is essentially Tina Fey. I absolutely adore the character because I absolutely adore the actress, and the actress is pretty much playing herself. This is an iconic role that doesn't count.
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And Katee as Kara was the other iconic role I believed from the outset that no one else could play her.
Upthread, people were talking about True Blood, and I really think they could have found a better Sookie, one who could have played the role and made me like her instead of constantly be annoyed with her.
Then there's roles like Liz Lemon, who is essentially Tina Fey. I absolutely adore the character because I absolutely adore the actress, and the actress is pretty much playing herself. This is an iconic role that doesn't count.