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Stephen Root is clearly versatile enough to be in every movie, ever. Just look at this list - he's clearly beaten Charming Potato, Jonah Hill, and Ryan Gosling in the looks department - where's his bastardization of The Bourne Identity for tweens?

You're mistaken...Skinny Jonah Hill was not in Moneyball. I would know, I saw it.

That's one charming potato.

MORE FASSBENDERRRRRRRR!

I'm just angry because he never got to play Dorian Gray. AND I ALWAYS WANTED HIM TO. In all his golden haired, arrogant, youthful perfection. Ugh. He would have been the best.

Now it's all leers and widows peaks and hitting on RDJ.

Oh man, I need science for this.

Because my original argument was, some of these people are clearly flash-in-the-pan people who should work as much as possible before they're discarded and become punchlines, as so often happens.

But then what if they're only discarded and become punchlines because they made 17 movies in one year and thus became as unwelcome to the GP as those infernal Facebook updates that end with "97% of you won't share this--the other 3% HAVE A SOUL!!!"

?

(Stephen Root is the obvious exception. That creep can roll, man.)

When I read citizen_cris's first line(at 1:16am) I thought, Yeah, no kidding! We know he wasn't in that JLo movie.

I think I'm already sick of Jude Law, Jonah Hill (skinny or not), Christina Hendricks, and Charming Potato. Alexander Skarsgård is rapidly approaching the over-saturation mark as well.

And while we're airing out the dirty laundry, I have gotten SO SICK AND TIRED OF JON HAMM. MEH. MEH TO THE HAMM.

Jessica Chastain was actually the most likable and memorable part of The Help.

Though I don't remember her from anything else.

Sorry, but when was anyone EVER not sick of Jonah Hill, fat or skinny? The very first time he splattered across that enormous cinema screen I thought 'fk I hate that dude'.

This kind of topic really depends on the actor's versatility. I would watch a million Michael Fassbender movies, not only because he's Sex on a Stick™, but because he blends into his roles. If Christina Hendricks or Jude Law or even Emma Stone showed up in a period piece (as opposed to Judd Apatow-esque joke about pieces of period or the like), it would jar me from whatever film I'd be watching and I'd think, "Man, this bitch is overexposed."

Give me more Fassbender, Cranston, and Gleeson. Everyone else can go take a vacation.

Craig, you're a crank and you can suck it.

That Fassbender sure is one handsome motherfucker.

And, I've had bad experiences in the past, so if you see a potato pulling that look just turn around and walk away. But take a peek behind you now and then just to be safe.

A lot of Gleeson's projects in the near future will probably be small films, he doesn't deserve to be on this list at all (at all!)

I always thought being in a lot of films meant an actor was successful. There are a few obvious exceptions, like Jonah Hill, who seem to be It Girl/Hey, It's That Guy Again! Type phenomena, but didn't most actors go through that before settling into the 1-2 movies/year doldrums of established actors. Isn't that how one gets "established"?
Good actors can work as much as they want.
And isn't it partially our fault for endlessly dissecting movies and those who appear in them?
Or maybe I need to lay off the Serious Blend I'm brewing and quit slathering my toast with humorlessness.

I lost my shit at the potato.
Nicely done.

I could never be sick of Stephen Root because he's got my stapler.

lost me at Stephen Root.
next post, pls!

Brit actors work. I see no problem with Jude law or Brendan Gleeson, etc. staying busy.

Gosling should maybe take a vacation and make us miss him more. He's earned it.

Anne Hathaway and ScarJo could go away for a while. And JLo.

I don't think she's saying we're sick of them already, just that they'll be in so many upcoming films that the potential is there. Exhibit A: Fassbender.

Saw Chastain in "The Debt". She's excellent but I will say I don't think she's overexposed because no one knows who she is. She's stayed below the radar with smaller productions. I've always liked Root. He's the current day version of William Macy.

I'm pretty sure that Brenden Gleeson is Benny Hill and Angela Merkel's love child.

I will never get sick of Gosling. NEVER.

I kind of hate Jessica Chastain for no real reason. She's suddenly everywhere, and I thought she came off as snobby and bland on Conan. I guess that's a reason.

Supporting actors don't wear out their welcome since they aren't in every scene.

Get tired of Stephen Root? Bwa Ha Ha Ha! Good one.

Somewhere in LA, William H. Macy just woke up out of a sound sleep, sat straight up in be, and screamed "I'M STILL WORKING! I'M THE CURRENT-DAY VERSION OF ME!" Then he turned over quietly and cried himself back to sleep.

The potato was a nice touch. Also, that's why I won't hate because of overdose. I can never remember what he looks like.

Also, there is not enough Gleeson in this world. And I cannot get enough of pretty women, in this case Emma Stone and Christina Hendricks.

Pajiba... we'll post anything.

I can't get sick of Stephen Root. For one thing, he's a character actor, and they are often underused. For another thing, that picture makes me realize that he's sort of sexy in a normal guy way that makes me want to serve him pancakes and coffee and then drag him back to bed.

Ah hell, I've said too much.

Hmmm...I don't think Brendan Gleeson and Stephen Root really count. They're character actors. They've both been in SO many movies every year, but they're both chameleons and I don't think they're really household names. As far as I'm concerned they can be in ALL the movies and I wouldn't get sick of them.

Just like I'll never be tired of the spud. Hee.

This list isn't really fair. Most of them span a few years, so they're only in 3-4 per year. The total looks larger, but the per-year count isn't really all that bad. This seems more like a list of "People Joanna Hates" rather than actors who are working too much.

(On a list with Fassbender, Hendricks and Gosling? IT'S LIKE YOU DON'T KNOW ME AT ALL. Wait. Who are you?--JR)

(that sounded much less bitchy in my head)

I could never hate Brendan Gleeson. He was an awesome Madeye Moody and if that wasn't enough, In Brughes would have redeemed him for life.

this is a weird mix . ryan gosling is heading to the A list and
michael pena is a supporting character actor. they are both great
but don't belong in the same category. emma stone and jude law are very capable and can carry films on their own. menwhile, jonah
hill is a one trick pony. terribly miscast in moneyball, he needs to
revert to a bit player in apatow flicks. i can't see enough of elizabeth banks.
this is a pretty dumb list but lists sell. look at all the comments.

I'm sick of the Kardashians. When is someone gonna make them go away?

how ould you get tired of the beauty of Hendricks, Stone, and Banks? For Shame to who ever wrote this list.

Sorry to say it but I am already sick of Fassbender and Emma Stone. Emma's cute and seems a little smarter than her peers, but I really just don't get the craziness over Fassbender. He has dry, tight lips and he looks right now probably exactly the same as he will when he's 60. And not in a good way. And definitely Channing Tatum. I guess there has to be that American Boy dude of the times, but I find him incredibly boring.

Stephen Root however, I will never, ever tire of. Same of Brendan Gleeson. Bring it on.

To be fair, Ryan Gosling only makes movies every couple of years and then he hibernates again. This year and 2013 seems to be those peak years. Remember 2008-2009? Those were Gosling-less times. I, for one, will bathe in his overexposureness because I know he'll go away again in a couple of years.

This SRL is really only an excuse to exhibit that Charming Potato picture and Fassbender's face, isn't it? I don't care; I have no complaints.

Reba I felt the exact same way when I saw the picture of Stephen Root.

Also - am I the only Pajibette who does NOT find Ryan Gosling attractive in any way?

Also 2 - I do not find (oh man, Figgy's gonna kill me for this) Michael Fassbender handsome. I don't get what the big deal about him is. Someone TELL ME what the big deal is about Michael Fassbender! I haven't watched X-Men Origins yet - is this my problem? Do I need to watch this movie to understand the hype about the Fassbender?

elizabeth banks is a funny looking woman ???????? you know that
comment came from a female.

So... Because you have willingly succumbed to the Pandemic American Short-Attention Span, you have elected yourself the unofficial voice of the bored audience? How about entertainment critics/bloggers who write emotionally volatile and snarky articles based on their own personal hormonal flow go the f*ck away? It's great if these people are working regularly and even better if they can milk the system to get paid to do a job they LIKE, regardless of wether you or I like to watch them. According to your article, good actors should limit themselves to a few movies per/year? I noticed Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman and Chris Evans are conspicuously missing from your list. So... yeah, hormones. And it's not a sexist thing. I went for Collider's Matt Goldberg's throat, too.

I don't think that I could EVER get sick of Brendan Gleeson! He's fantastic. I always think that he's frankly a bit underrated, but that happens to those who always get the supporting roles, but he does them so well. He really does not deserve to be on this list.

I used to really like Emma Stone, but I'm already getting a little sick of her. I still like her a LOT more than most people in her age group, though. She's pretty and fairly talented, which is more than I can say about many others. I just want to see a little less of her.

As for Christina Hendricks...god, I've been sick of that sickly fake redhead for years, and I barely watch anything she's in. I just can't seem to get away from her!

I'd like like include Ryan Reynolds on to that list.

I'm already tired of Jonah Hill (he was never funny to me,) Christina "Look At My Tits" Hendricks, and Emma Stone. I love Elizabeth Banks though, I hope she doesn't overexpose, because she has talent.

I love how this list is almost entirely populated with good to great actors, who are clearly hard at work because they are, you know, actors, and being in movies is one way they make money. Presumably the most lucrative way. And then you're all "Fuck you! I'm not excited to see so many parts going to decent actors! I'm angry because I need something to be angry about!" This article is useless. Some people like to see good actors in movies, if only to know they're getting work.

You call overexposure because these actors are in so many movies, but how many of these movies will the average person actually see? Maybe you've seen Jane Eyre, but I sure as hell haven't, and I don't know anyone else who has. Same goes for several movies for several of the other actors. Also, if it's not a major role, people don't tend to remember the actor/actress so well. The only reason I noticed Christina Hendricks was in Drive is because of her outstanding rack. Other than that, her role could have been played by literally anyone else and wasn't at all memorable. Maybe this list should be revised to include only major roles...and some of these people aren't overexposed at all: Jessica Chastain isn't, and Bryan Cranston is far more noted for his role on Breaking Bad than any movie part he's ever had.