Why do hollywood superhero films cast the same actors to play different superheroes?

Just seems stupid and confusing.

Like Ryan Reynolds cast as deadpool in the xmen films, then he plays the Green Lantern.

And then Chris Evans as torch and then now he's captain america?

Wtf?Why do hollywood superhero films cast the same actors to play different superheroes?I also would like an answer. The Green Lantern is my favorite super hero and they cast Van Wilder/Deadpool as Hal Jordan?



I can only guess that they felt their script was weak and needed some star power to boost the movieWhy do hollywood superhero films cast the same actors to play different superheroes?it happens rarely.

the 2 examples you gave are the only examples available.

otherwise it doesn't happen anywayWhy do hollywood superhero films cast the same actors to play different superheroes?It's called typecasting.Why do hollywood superhero films cast the same actors to play different superheroes?
Maybe for the casting the casting people thought they were best suited.