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Ray Stevenson's 5 Most Memorable Roles

Ray Stevenson's 5 Most Memorable Roles
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Hollywood has been deeply affected by the untimely demise of Ray Stevenson.

His representatives have officially confirmed that 58-years-old Stevenson passed away on Sunday, May 22, in Italy.

To commemorate the great actor, we are going to look back at some of his best roles that left a lasting impression and will be remembered for years to come.

The Punisher (Punisher: War Zone)

In Punisher: War Zone, Ray Stevenson stepped into the shoes of Frank Castle, a character who has become iconic within the Marvel Universe.

Stevenson's depiction of the Punisher was a force to be reckoned with, capturing the essence of Castle's relentless pursuit of justice and his dedication to his personal war against crime.

Stevenson brilliantly brought out the dark and tormented aspects of Frank Castle's character, displaying the internal struggles and emotional scars that shaped him into the Punisher.

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Roger Wesley (The Other Guys)

Even though Stevenson's role was not that big in the 2010 comedy The Other Guys, with his commanding presence and impeccable comedic timing, Stevenson injected life into his character and provided the film with some of its most memorable moments.

Volstagg (Thor)

Ray Stevenson portrayed Volstagg, one of the Asgardian Warriors. From his first appearance in Thor (2011) to subsequent sequels, Stevenson breathed life into this jovial and courageous Asgardian warrior.

Ray Stevenson's contribution to the Thor franchise and the MCU will forever be remembered.

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Dagonet (King Arthur)

Ray Stevenson took on the role of Dagonet, a brave and honorable knight in the 2004 retelling of the Arthurian legend directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Stevenson conveyed the toll that a life of warfare had taken on Dagonet. Beneath the armor and battle scars, he revealed a complex individual burdened by the weight of his choices.

Scott Buxton (RRR)

In the Indian movie RRR (2022), Ray Stevenson impeccably portrayed Scott Buxton, a ruthless and prejudiced governor who served as the main antagonist. The film gained immense popularity on Netflix, becoming one of India's highest-grossing movies.

It also received critical acclaim, with a notable achievement of winning the Best Song award at the Oscars.

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