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Casting Calls

3.4k voters12 Controversial Recastings That Divided FansFew things are as divisive in the world of fandom as the issue of recasting beloved characters in the middle of a series. It’s eas...

8.9k votersActors Everyone Knows By Face But Not By NameThough it is often the A-list stars who headline the biggest films and TV series, the truth is Hollywood has often run on the hard...

884.6k viewsFamous Actors Who Were Forced To Take Film Roles They Didn't WantIt’s wonderful for an actor to get to a point in their career where they can pick and choose the film parts they want. These actor...

5.8k votersActors Who Played Roles Written For Someone Completely Different - And Nailed ItCasting is a tricky business. Many times, writers and/or directors have a particular actor in mind from the conception of the proj...

3.2k voters12 Movie Recastings That Actually Worked OutHow does one break the internet in a second? Announce a character replacement, of course! Even if it's a beloved actor taking over...

1.2k votersUnderrated Debut Movies That Launched A-List StarsA debut film is a big deal in any actor's career. The chance to be seen onscreen, even if only for a minute or two, can be enough ...

536 voters14 Actors Who Had One Major Role And Then Called It QuitsSometimes a career-making acting role doesn't necessarily make for a lasting career in acting. In fact, some actors have followed ...

1.4k votersActors You Didn't Realize Played The Same CharacterStudying actors who played the same role offers the opportunity to see how approaches vary, and to compare very different takes on...

5.9k voters15 Times Movie Stars Took Surprise Supporting Roles And Stole The ShowIf you see movies on a regular basis, you've undoubtedly had the experience of seeing a star in a supporting role that came as a c...

373.3k views20 Famous Actors Who Landed Roles With No Experience At AllImagine being so beautiful that you can simply walk down the street and a talent agent will stop you and persuade you to join a mo...

597 votersThe Best Doubles, Doppelgangers, And Identical Twins In Movie HistoryActors who have played two roles in one movie include some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Nicolas Cage, Eddie Murphy, and Cate...

5k voters19 'Miscast' Actors Who Ended Up Being Perfect For The RoleCasting a movie or a series is a crucial component of the project's success. Great casting can lead to an incredible product, wher...

1.2k votersActors Who Played Classic Movie Characters On TV - And Nailed ItThe movies have a funny way of turning characters in to iconic figures. Naturally, Hollywood is always looking for new ways to exp...

4.2k votersGreat Cameos In Not-So-Great MoviesA not-so-great movie can be redeemed - at least slightly - by a great cameo. All a cameo needs to be great is a respected celebrit...