Superhero movies are bankable "“ in fact, the comic book movie genre is currently the most bankable genre. Even if the critics destroy a movie, it will still make a splash at the box office. And that is because, besides the huge fan base, these flicks always appeal to the general audiences. And the general audiences will always be curious about a superhero movie "“ especially if the marketing campaign does its job.

So, for example, a star like Al Pacino would become better known among younger people, while also having the chance of actually making a good movie.

And this is the trend, after all. There are quite a few actors who made names for themselves in the "˜70s and "˜80s who now appear in flicks that don't do them justice. Superhero movies would "“ just check out Robert Redford in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. After appearing in the Marvel flick, his career seems to have been invigorated.

So what other movie legends, who haven't appeared in any comic book adaptation until now, should consider this path? Check it out!