Over the course of cinema history, there have been more than a few missteps in terms of casting. Whether it’s a starring or supporting role, which actor plays the part is almost as integral to a film’s success as the story or the special effects. It only takes one bad choice to completely derail a film.
This week we take a look at the worst of the worst in movie casting mistakes. From Anakin Skywalker to Genghis Khan, we run the gamut on the bad decisions Hollywood sometimes forces on us as we each pick our 3 worst movie casting decisions.
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(0:00 – 42:20) Movie and TV News: John Carpenter returns to Halloween, Daniel Craig hates money, DC Films finally listens to fans, and much more (42:21 – 1:17:36) From The Outside In Topic: What has been the worst casting in film? | Listener topic comments (1:17:37 – 1:45:23) What’s This Movie? | New Releases: Alice Through the Looking Glass and X-Men: Apocalypse | Home Video and VOD | Movie Innuendo (1:45:24 – 1:54:09) Emails | Closing | Outtakes Email us your thoughts on the episode, answer our ‘What’s This Movie?’, or suggest a topic to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com or leave us a message at 818-814-6246. Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password ‘buypopcorn’ Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!Theme Song: Cool Rock
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