When those big Blockbusters, fun comedies, or popular family movies come out, they are usually marketed with the main protagonists in mind. The posters give them top billing, the trailers feature them, and audiences go into the movies expecting a lot from these actors and their characters.
But sometimes, as good as the actors playing the protagonists might be, they end up being outshined by a side character. Some side characters are just so well played that they become one of the best and most memorable parts of the movie. According to Reddit users, these are the side characters that truly lit up the screen opposite their protagonists.
Doc Holiday in Tombstone
“I’m your Huckleberry.” The now famous line said by Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday in the Western film Tombstone. The film follows the true story of lawman Wyatt Earp and his companions, including Doc Holiday, who take on a group of outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona.
To say that Kilmer stole the show with his performance would be an understatement, and numerous Reddit users agree. Many of his lines in the film became iconic quotes, and his character became the most memorable part of the film despite Kurt Russell being the main star. As Redditor DecentBlunt simply states, “This is it. Val stole the show in a movie full of solid acting.”
The character of Doc Holiday could be easily forgotten, but Kilmer’s performance was iconic and took the film to the next level. This is a perfect example of taking on a smaller supporting role and really going out with it.