10 Bad Actors Hollywood Keeps Pushing

Hollywood has a long-standing habit of recycling the same familiar faces, dropping them into blockbuster after blockbuster until audiences either give in—or completely give up. While acting will always be subjective, and one viewer’s “terrible” can be another’s “underrated,” there are moments when a performance feels so painfully off that it raises uncomfortable questions about casting decisions. Was this really the best option, or did industry connections matter more than talent?

Over time, repeated misfires leave a mark. Viewers begin to associate certain actors not with memorable characters, but with wooden delivery, overacting, or roles that feel copy-pasted from one film to the next. Despite declining enthusiasm, these names continue to headline major projects, often baffling audiences who feel their patience has run out.

The result is a growing disconnect between Hollywood’s choices and public sentiment. This list takes a closer look at ten actors who, for better or worse, keep landing major roles—even as many moviegoers wish the casting carousel would finally stop spinning in their favor.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Dwayne Johnson isn’t always “bad,” it’s more like he’s playing the same character—himself. The shirts change, the settings change, the CGI gets better, but it’s still the same Dwayne. And honestly, for a popcorn flick, it’s passable (and he fills the theater seats), but when the script asks for vulnerability or nuance, you can tell he’s not about all that. Just because he had that one decent performance, it shouldn’t be the green light to cast him in everything.