Mads Mikkelsen takes over the Movies subreddit in an unexpected but wholesome April Fool's Day prank. Mikkelsen, who was born in Denmark, got his start appearing mostly in Danish films before becoming more well-known to American audiences due to his role as the villain in 2006's Casino Royale. Outside of his James Bond appearance, Mikkelsen is also revered for his role as Hannibal Lector in NBC's Hannibal, as well as for his roles in Doctor Strange, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and 2020's Oscar-winning Danish drama Another Round.
Mikkelsen's Hollywood career is showing no signs of slowing down and the actor is slated to appear in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore and the highly anticipated Indiana Jones 5. Mikkelsen replaced Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore due to the latter actor's legal trouble surrounding his tumultuous marriage with ex-wife Amber Heard. Initial reactions to Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore have been mostly positive, with many claiming that it is a stark improvement over the poorly-received Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
In a fun new April Fools prank, the Movies subreddit has been converted to the Mads Mikkelsen Movies subreddit. The description of the subreddit now reads: "This is a subreddit for discussing the actor Mads Mikkelsen and his filmography." The popular posts on the subreddit include a host of memes and Mads Mikkelsen appreciation posts, including a sincere one that simply labels him as "the coolest guy in Hollywood." One funny post features Mikkelsen wearing a crown made of flowers with the caption reading, "Midsommar (2019)," in reference to Florence Pugh's flower costume in the film. See a few of the posts below:
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Mikkelsen tends to mostly play villain characters in bigger Hollywood productions but is well known among many film fans for his smaller roles in Another Round, Riders of Justice, and the 2018 survival drama Arctic. From the love being expressed on Reddit, it's clear that Mikkelsen has earned himself quite a fan following, something that seems poised to continue if initial reactions to Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore are any indication. Much is still unknown about his role in Indiana Jones 5 but the pure popularity of the franchise is sure to make Mikkelsen even more of a fan favorite.
For many, April Fool's Day marks a frustrating day to be surfing the internet due to the onslaught of pranks from friends, family, and brands. Often, these pranks will miss their mark and be, at best, not funny, or at worst, hurtful or insensitive. Thankfully, this Mikkelsen subreddit prank is wholesome, funny, and good-natured. At the end of the day, Mikkelsen is a talented actor who absolutely should be celebrated, and this wholesome subreddit prank seems like just the way to do it.
Source: Reddit
