Sometimes it’s shocking or strange seeing an actor that’s so engrained in our minds as one type of character, play a totally different one. But, to me that’s what makes them more interesting & proves versatility with their craft.
As much as we love certain “characters”...we have to remember that the actors are not usually like them in real life. That’s why they call it “acting”.
However, I would think that an actor would bring a certain amount of him or herself to a character the longer they play it.