It seems as though everywhere you look actors are doing sequels. Even Dame Helen Mirren has done her share! (Did anyone catch “Red 2”?) But somehow, a few of Hollywood’s brightest have managed to avoid the sequel. Though some second films can be incredible and downright entertaining, here are just six actors who’ve never done two of the same! 
Leonardo DiCaprioDid you see “Inception 2” or “Shutter Island: Back at Shore”? OK, those are totally made up, but you’re not the only one who would have loved DiCaprio revisiting some of his iconic characters. In a recent interview with Variety, “The Revenant” star said, “To me, every movie I’ve done has been its own piece of individual art. You read a script—it’s got a beginning and an end. It’s hard to envision that being resurrected again.”
Denzel WashingtonEmbrace Washington on this list while you can! The iconic actor has managed an incredible career, nabbing two Oscars and never doing a sequel. However, that’s all about to change, as Sony's announced a followup to 2014’s “The Equalizer,” in which Washington will reprise the role of Robert McCall. The film is slated for 2017.
Meryl StreepOf course Streep has never done a sequel! One of the most respected actors of our time, Streep has done dozens of films, each role completely different from the last! That said, we wouldn’t object to “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
Alec BaldwinBaldwin was in “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” but there’s a caveat: He wasn’t in any of the prequels! Same goes for “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.” You go, Baldwin!
Daniel Day-LewisBelieve it or not, “My Left Foot” is not a sequel to “My Right Foot.” And the 2009 film “Nine,” is not the ninth film in a franchise, so this three-time Oscar winner is in the clear!
Jessica Lange Since she made her film debut in 1976’s “King Kong,” Lange has never done a sequel! She went on to star in films like “Frances,” “Tootsie,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Blue Sky,” and countless others.
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