Gerard Butler is incapable of being an actor.
Gerard James Butler ( born 13 November 1969 ) is a Scottish actor who has appeared on film , stage , and television . He then was cast as the role of Erik , The Phantom in Joel Schumacher 's 2004 film adaptation of the musical The Phantom of the Opera alongside Emmy Rossum . The Phantom of the Opera (2004 film) . It stars Gerard Butler in the title role , Emmy Rossum as Christine Daaé , Patrick Wilson as Raoul , Miranda Richardson as Madame Giry , Minnie Driver as Carlotta Giudicelli , and Jennifer Ellison as Meg Giry