Who was supposed to be the next big actor (for better or for worse). But never happened?
For the longest time you could have said this about Anthony Mackie until fairly recently.
Terrance Howard
Fairuza Balk, although she kinda self sabotaged.
Lisa Bonet, I guess her daughter picked up the mantle.
Joel Kinnamen
Technically The Rock in terms of action stars, because he never got that signature iconic starring role yet imo.
Iko Iwais, maybe it's the language barrier? Same with Tony Jaa
Donny Yen, he had to move back to China to become a big star.
Derek Luke
Kerry Washington
Kadeem Hardison
Sam Worthington was less a rising star and more like a teacher's pet being shoved down your throat by Hollywood. But his career never really took off regardless.
Paula Patton. Like wtf happened there??