10 Times Actors Played Multiple Roles in the Same Movie/Show

6. Tom Hanks – Cloud Atlas (2012)

In the sprawling, complex narrative of Cloud Atlas, Tom Hanks (alongside other cast members) played an astonishing six different characters across various time periods, genders, and even species. This was more than just makeup; it was a profound exploration of human connection and reincarnation. Hanks had to internalize unique accents, body language, and emotional arcs for roles ranging from a 19th-century doctor to a post-apocalyptic goat herder, a hitman, and even a criminal. The challenge wasn't just differentiation, but maintaining a subtle underlying thread that suggested the interconnectedness of these disparate souls.