I was particularly stunned by the casting of [Tom] Cruise, who is no more my Vampire Lestat than Edward G. Robinson is Rhett Butler.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author expresses disapproval of casting choice, comparing it to an impossible mismatch.
- In plain terms
- I was shocked that Tom Cruise was cast as Lestat, which feels like casting the wrong actor for a classic role.
- What can you take from it?
- Casting choices can feel wrong when they do not match the character essence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does casting fail to match a character?
Another view
The comparison relies on prior knowledge of the actors and roles.
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