20 times actors played real people and got it perfectly right

Still of Daniel Day-Lewis (Image via 20th Century Studios)
Still of Daniel Day-Lewis (Image via 20th Century Studios)

17. Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela

Still of Morgan Freeman (Image via World of Warner Bros.)
Still of Morgan Freeman (Image via World of Warner Bros.)

The film Invictus is based on a book by John Carlin and depicts the events that occurred in South Africa before and during the Rugby World Cup in 1995. The role of Nelson Mandela is played by Morgan Freeman who gives a graceful and dignified performance. The movie received good reviews and Freeman was nominated for an Academy Award for the Best Actor for his role.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal