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Eight Unhinged Casting Choices That Massively Improved A Movie Or Show
When you come at a problem from a new direction, you often end up finding a very special solution.
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Typecasting is a real flaw in media today. Executives get it in their heads that only certain types of people can fit into particular roles, and in turn they miss out on some killer casting.
Redditor u/Sufficient_Muscle670 asked the r/Movies subreddit for some examples of "weird" casting choices that ended up working out in the end, and we got hundreds of responses with some solid picks and a whole lot of repetition.
Weirdest casting decision that still worked out?
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Today, we want to appreciate some unorthodox casting, so we picked out eight surprising choices that turned out to really elevate the finished product. It just goes to show that Hollywood bigshots often don't even know what they want — let alone what the audience will respond to.
He could do so much more than just Pee-wee
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How do you like them apples?
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I'M BATMAN!
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An all-time role swap for a beloved actor
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Never bet against Tom Cruise
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It's easy to forget how washed up Travolta was at the time
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Nothing about this works on paper, but it's an iconic on-screen pairing
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The silly sitcom dad became one hell of a drug kingpin
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