Casting movies and running auditions is an incredibly responsible job. You essentially have to find talented individuals whom you can see bringing the characters and the script to life in the best way possible. Not only that but casting the lead means picking someone who can be the face of the entire franchise. That can mean going through countless rounds of auditions and interviews while you evaluate hundreds, if not thousands, of potential actors.
And even then, after so much trouble, the audience doesn’t always think the actors embody the characters well enough. There’s a disconnect somewhere. The r/AskReddit community was candid about what iconic film roles they personally thought were miscast. Scroll down to see their opinions, and let us know in the comments whether or not you agree with them.
We got in touch with the author of the viral thread, u/LuckyLaceyKS, for a chat about miscast roles. Meanwhile, Bored Panda also reached out to entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle expert Mike Sington for his thoughts about the challenges that casting directors run into. Read on for both of our interviews!
