10 Characters Who Changed The Whole Dynamic Late Into Movie Franchises

Some movie franchises can take a while to find their perfect formula, and characters introduced late in the game can change the entire story. The main characters in major franchises don’t change very frequently, but their supporting cast can rotate until something sticks. For example, Tom Cruise has always been at the center of the Mission: Impossible franchise, but Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg have become invaluable companions. Other franchises with a big cast of characters who share the spotlight more can add star power into the mix without upsetting the balance too much. This is how Fast and Furious brought in Dwayne Johnson after four movies without him.