15 Marvel Superstars Who You Might Have Never Seen Side By Side With Their Stunt Doubles
The action star isn't always the only one playing the character on set.
In the film industry, it takes a whole community to portray a character in the desired manner. There is a crew behind the screen, but the action star isn't always the only one playing the character on set.
In some scenes, doubles stand in for the main actor or actress. For instance, the actor may have scheduling conflicts during shoots, or they may require the assistance of a body double when portraying two distinct characters in the same scene.
Furthermore, doubles can be used to replace actors in moments that require specialized skills, such as stunt or choreography doubles. Side-by-side pictures of performers and their body doubles not only reveal that something is amiss with your eyes, but they also give credit to those who earn it but aren't always noticed by fans or the media.
From remarkable physical resemblance to flawlessly mimicking personalities, doubles allow us to get the most out of our favorite Marvel movies. Bobby Holland, Kelly Richardson, and the other doubles on this list go to great lengths to ensure the Avengers look as cool as they are, including risking their own lives.
We compiled this list to showcase all the faces behind the popular and most-loved Avengers, featuring both the superstars and their trusted companions. Feast your eyes!
1. Chris Evans acts as Steve Rogers, who is Captain America
Marvel Studios / Via youtube.comLeander Deeny was his body double for the pre–super soldier serum scenes in Captain America: The First Avenger
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2. We have Chris again in Avengers: Endgame
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In the scene where Captain America fights another version of himself, he had two stunt doubles: stunt coordinator Sam Hargrave and his brother, Daniel Hargrave.
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This is Sam, Chris's stunt double in The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
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This is Daniel, who took over as Chris's stunt double in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
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3. Scarlett Johansson acts as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
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Her MCU stunt double from her first appearance in Iron Man 2 was Heidi Moneymaker.
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See them together
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4. Elizabeth Olsen portrays Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
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C.C. Ice is her MCU stunt double.
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See them together
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5. Oscar Isaac portrays Marc Spector / Steven Grant / Moon Knight
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His younger brother, Michael Benjamin Hernandez, was his body double for the joint Marc and Steven scenes.
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Michael had a codename on set: Mork Sphincter.
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6. Awkwafina acts as Katy in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
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Lee Chesley is her stunt double.
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7. Zoe Saldaña portrays Gamora.
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Her stunt double in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was Lee-Ann Telford. See them trying on Gamora masks together.
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8. Michael Douglas portrays Hank Pym.
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Michael Runyard is his stunt double.
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9. Sebastian Stan plays Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier.
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John Nania is his stunt double.
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See them with stunt coordinator Dave Macomber.
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10. Emily VanCamp portrays Sharon Carter.
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Jess Durham was her stunt double for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
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11. Anthony Mackie portrays Sam Wilson / Falcon / Captain America.
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Aaron Toney is his MCU stunt double.
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See them together.
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12. Chris Hemsworth acts as Thor.
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Bobby Holland Hanton is his stunt double.
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See them on the set of Thor: Love and Thunder.
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13. Natalie Portman portrays Jane Foster.
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For Thor: The Dark World, Elsa Pataky acted as her body double for the post-credits kiss scene.
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See them side by side.
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14. Michael B. Jordan portrays Erik Killmonger.
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Khalid Ghajji is his stunt double.
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15. Brie Larson acts as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel.
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For Captain Marvel, Joanna Bennett and Renae Moneymaker were her two stunt doubles.
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She brought them on stage with her to accept the award for Best Fight at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
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You might not be wrong if you think these Marvel superstars and their doubles are related by blood. Yes, that striking resemblance that our eyes often fail to pinpoint until someone points it out.
We know you have a lot to say about these Marvel superstars and their doubles. Tell us what amazed you in the comments section.
