But back in the 1980s, it was much more notable when a major, more “serious” actor appeared in a genre popcorn flick. Given the state of Hollywood today, it seems all but inevitable that, at some point, every respected actor is going to take a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or another, similarly gargantuan blockbuster franchise. Photo-Illustration: Vulture Photo: Moviestore/Shutterstock
