villainous
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The British actor played the villainous role in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
They moved on to the titular boxer in "Creed," tormented by his father's legacy, and the villainous Killmonger of "Black Panther," traumatized by being an orphan in a racist world.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
“The Secret Agent,” set primarily in 1977, centers on Moura’s character Marcelo, who goes into hiding because a villainous businessman wants to kill him.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
He offers insightful reflections on playing dark, villainous roles, with cute details—like how one of his favorite parts was Long John Silver in “Muppet Treasure Island.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Granted, the kids in my neighborhood would have taken candy by the fistful while cackling with villainous laughter, and they probably would have peed on the note for good measure.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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