A Beautiful Mind (2001) In the film, she is known by her first name only until she gets married and becomes "Alicia Nash". Her full name is Alicia Lopez-Harrison de Lardé.
Drive (2011) In the 2005 book of the same name Irene is a young Latina woman
30 Days of Night (2007) Based on the 2002 comic book of the same name. In the film the name was changed from Eben Olemaun to Eben Oleson.
Pay it Forward (2000) Based on 1999 book. In fairness, the part was first offered to Denzel Washington. Some promotional material still referred to Kevin Spacey's character as Reuben St. Clair
Argo (2012) Affleck cast himself in the lead role. The actual Tony Mendez did not have a problem with the casting.
The Lone Ranger (2013) The character of Tonto is more racist than the casting of Depp. He called the role "An opportunity for me to salute Native Americans.” See links for article about the Tonto look
21 (2008) The protagonist was changed from 'Jeff Ma' to 'Ben Campbell'. John Chang said about Kevin Spacey "Being played by a 2-time Oscar winner isn't exactly an insult."
The Hunger Games (2008) Other actresses shown (L to R) Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Emma Roberts, Saoirse Ronan, Chloë Moretz, Jodelle Ferland, Lyndsy Fonseca, Emily Browning, & Shailene Woodley
Michael B. Jordan has said “The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he’s charismatic, and he’s a playboy. That’s it. You know what I’m saying? That’s all there is."