From Han Solo to Bond to the Terminator - 20 Revived Iconic Roles

After extended absences, these stars came back to portray the characters that helped make them famous.

By IGN Staff

With news breaking about Linda Hamilton returning to the Terminator franchise after almost 30 years and Jamie Lee Curtis coming back for a final Halloween flick -- oh, and Harrison Ford starring in Blade Runner 20149 this October 6th -- it's a good time to look at other actors who, after long breaks, made their way back to old properties and characters that helped put them on the map.

Whether they needed the cash, needed closure, or someone just talked them into it, here are 20 stars who decided, years later, to return to the landmark roles that made them famous. We're talking iconic parts and gaps that lasted more than five years, just to be clear! So check out the slideshow below for a look at a few actors who circled back to the start (and how many of them are Harrison Ford).

Years-later sequels are rarely satisfying, but sometimes lighting strikes just right and you get something special. What are some of your favorite returns from big Hollywood stars? Let's discuss in the comments.

Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association (TCA). Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at http://ift.tt/2aJ67FB.

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