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Bruce Willis will forever be hailed as one of the greatest action film stars in the history of Hollywood thanks to his role inDiehard. Willis spearheaded the franchise with the original film in 1988, setting the groundwork for four subsequent sequels. Now, with rumors of John Krasinski spread like wildfire, fans have wondered who else could replace Willis in the franchise.
For the past few weeks, speculation started growing when it came to the possibility of John Krasinski stepping into the iconic shoes once filled by Willis. This is largely due to a fake poster that made its way online, which saw Krasinski donning a beard and wearing the signature white tank top and black pants that Willis made so iconic in the originalDie Hard.
5 Actors Who Can Replace Bruce Willis InDie HardFollowing The John Krasinski Rumors
As already established, the rumours of John Krasinski taking over the franchise fromBruce Willisare unfounded as the poster was simply fake. That said, there are still some noteworthy actors who could definitely replace Willis in the franchise and we will list them below.
Tom Hardy is one of the best actors in Hollywood, who made a name for himself with roles in films and series such asMad Max: Fury Road,Peaky Blinders,and more. He has already established himself as a bonafide tough guy and someone who doesn’t take nonsense from anyone. Therefore, he could definitely be a solid pick to replace Bruce Willis in theDie Hardfranchise.
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Joel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton hails from Australia and made a name for himself in films such asWarrior, where he coincidentally starred alongside Tom Hardy. The MMA-centric film showed off his action prowess, among other things. In addition to that, he even portrayed the role of Owen Lars, Anakin Skywalker’s half-brother, in theStar Warsprequel films. Therefore, he could certainly make for an interesting pick when it comes to theDie Hardfranchise.
Alden Ehrenreich
Alden Ehrenreich is a bit of a wild card when it comes to replacing Bruce Willis in theDie Hardfranchise. That said, his portrayal of a young Han Solo inSolo: A Star Wars Storywon him universal praise and acclaim. His role inHail, Caesaralso showcased his acting chops and comedic timing, which are crucial forDie Hard. Therefore, he could certainly claim his stake in joining the franchise.
Chris Evans
Chris Evans is undoubtedly one of the most popular actors in the world right now, thanks to his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That role on its own has already proven he is a perfect fit forDie Hard, thanks to his no-nonsense and hard-hitting portrayal of Steve Rogers. He also had a defining role inSnowpiercer, which showed off just how good he can be at the action genre – a necessity forDie Hard.
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Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner, just like Chris Evans, has made a name for himself in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he portrayed Hawkeye – a cold and calculating character who has no penchant for killing anyone. In addition to that, Renner was a soldier inThe Hurt Locker, the protagonist inThe Bourne Legacy,and more. Therefore, Renner is a very solid pick to replace Bruce Willis inDie Hard.
Subhojeet Mookherjee
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Subhojeet Mookherjee is a Freelance Entertainment Writer for FandomWire. A lover and expert in all things movies, games, TV shows, music and more. I’ve been in the writing business for over five years now, covering various topics all over the world. I love engaging in deep conversations with like-minded people.
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