You don't have to be a film critic to recognize one essential part of Wes Anderson's highly stylized way of filmmaking: He consistently dips into a recurring pool of actors.
In "The Grand Budapest Hotel" alone, a dozen cast members had been in at least one of Anderson's other films.
And the upcoming "Isle of Dogs" is no different. But in addition to classic players like Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, and Edward Norton, the Texan auteur's newest stop-motion movie also features some new collaborators, including Greta Gerwig, Bryan Cranston, and Courtney B. Vance.
Anderson's troupe is growing, but which actors have been featured most?
Here are the 15 actors who have been in the most Anderson films, ranked by how many they have appeared in:
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Anjelica Huston - 3
Huston hasn't been in an Anderson film since 2007's "The Darjeeling Limited" and she's sorely missed. Her hushed tone and dry delivery are a perfect vehicle for Anderson's unique dialogue.
Featured in: "The Royal Tenenbaums,""The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,""The Darjeeling Limited"
Best role: There's not much competition here. Huston is just sheer perfection as Etheline Tenenbaum in "The Royal Tenenbaums."
Tilda Swinton - 3
Swinton has been in Anderson's latest three films and hopefully will continue.
Featured in: "Moonrise Kingdom,""The Grand Budapest Hotel,""Isle of Dogs"
Best role: What role isn't Swinton's best? Really there's no wrong choice here.
Edward Norton - 3
Like Swinton, Norton joined Anderson's troupe back in 2012 for "Moonrise Kingdom" and has played a key part ever since. And thank goodness for that.
Featured in: "Moonrise Kingdom,""The Grand Budapest Hotel,""Isle of Dogs"
Best role: Norton is beyond charming as Inspector Henckels in "The Grand Budapest Hotel," but it seems like he's just made to be Scout Master Ward in "Moonrise Kingdom."
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