Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Carrie-Anne Moss

Best known for her role as Trinity in The Matrix, Carrie-Anne Moss has managed to evade the spotlight despite portraying such a stellar role. Because of it, she got to star alongside Keanu Reeves for years. The sci-fi series launched her into fame, and before that, Moss had essentially no background in acting.

The More You Know

Bela Lugosi was buried in full Dracula costume—cape and all.
Beck Hansen wrote and composed the music played by the fictional band S*x Bob-omb in the movie "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World".
Samuel L. Jackson has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots whenever he wants.
Peter Ostrum, Charlie from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, never acted in another movie after that and is now a veterinarian.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.