Casting Failures: These Are The Actors Who Aren’t Suited For The Role

Published on 03/28/2022
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26. Tilda Swinton – The Ancient One

Normally, The Ancient One is shown as Asian, but Hollywood whitewashing takes center stage once more. Tilda Swinton, on the other hand, said that the character’s version was of a Celtic woman, not an Asian male. It sparked debate, but most people were disappointed that an Asian actor was not cast in a prominent part.

Tilda Swinton – The Ancient One

Tilda Swinton – The Ancient One

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27. Gary Oldman – Rolfe

Few casting decisions are as odd as Gary Oldman’s choice for Tiptoes. He portrayed a dwarf or small person, and the film featured many dwarf performers, including Peter Dinklage. However, having a man of normal stature play the major dwarf part raised some concerns. It felt like a slap in the face, given that the film was about the rights of little people.

Gary Oldman – Rolfe

Gary Oldman – Rolfe

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