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If you could write a story, who would you cast as the protagonist and antagonist? and Why? (lemmy.world)
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I wish to know if someone could write a story, would they write the character with an actor/actress in mind, or would they develop a character from inspiration and cast someone aptly? Both approaches occur, but what would you prefer?

Because great directors like Martin Scorsese and Tarantino often cast actors like DiCaprio and Samuel Jackson repeatedly in their movies, are they writing characters specifically for them, or are these actors simply suitable for the directors’ vision?

Apart from the business perspective, many still prefer the story to the cast. The success is not fathomed by the box office collection, the impact of the flick is the real success imo.

I believe that a good artist with strong writing is essential for success. If I write a character for an actor I like, they may not resonate with the role and decline involvement. What could you do in such a scenario?

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[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I have an outline for a story that's been percolating in the back of my brain for decades, but never considered it as a screenplay for a film so I never considered it for casting.

I don't think the best writing comes with a single actor in mind, it should transcend any individual actor. Who might be good in the role now likely wasn't even born when I first had the idea.

You look at something like the Gunslinger by Stephen King, pretty clearly a Clint Eastwood archetype when it was written, but who fills that role now? One of the Skarsgårds maybe?

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