Miscast Actors/Actresses.

eagleswings

Phoebe Dynevor’s silly short fringe in Bridgerton. Who was her hairdresser..?!
Kate Winslett as Mary Anning in Ammonite and the director’s decision to portray her as a lesbian. Completely historically unfounded. What’s wrong with portraying positively, single women successfully living alone..!

Ammonite was on tv last night and I couldn’t quite believe what I was watching. I’m glad I didn’t go to the cinema to watch it when it came out!

Bellasnana

Lucca

Bellasnana

I loved Richard Chamberlain as Fr. Ralph. He was just as I’d imagined him in the book.

Not me! Should have been dark! But have that’s because I find dark haired men more attractive ! Or did....obviously too old now for such thoughts?

He was dark.?

No, he had brown hair at the darkest, I mean with black hair for example Much more Latin looking.

John Wayne as Ghenghis Khan. He just played him like his usual cowboy roles.

Lucca

Bellasnana

I loved Richard Chamberlain as Fr. Ralph. He was just as I’d imagined him in the book.

Not me! Should have been dark! But have that’s because I find dark haired men more attractive ! Or did....obviously too old now for such thoughts?

He was dark.?

Billie Piper was woefully miscast as Fanny Price in Mansfield Park. She should have been thin and sickly and shy but wasn't any of those things.

I was watching Terminator the other day and it occurred to me how perfectly cast Arnold Schwartznegger was!

Problems arise when people read the book first. You have a description and an image of the person in your mind which the movie casting doesn't always match. Better to see the movie before reading the book, then at least you can enjoy the movie!

grannybuy

Kelly McDonald in new Line of Duty. Early days, but I kept thinking all through the first episode that she didn't fit the role.

I know what you mean. She doesn’t seem to have enough authority somehow, indecisive.

But as you say, early days, only episode 1.

TBH, haven’t cared for her in other roles I’ve seen her in.

Bellasnana

I loved Richard Chamberlain as Fr. Ralph. He was just as I’d imagined him in the book.

Not me! Should have been dark! But have that’s because I find dark haired men more attractive ! Or did....obviously too old now for such thoughts?

Nicholas Cage was definitely not my Captain Corelli. I loved the book and had this vision of someone tall dark and handsome. What a disappointment!

I loved Richard Chamberlain as Fr. Ralph. He was just as I’d imagined him in the book.

Kelly McDonald in new Line of Duty. Early days, but I kept thinking all through the first episode that she didn't fit the role.

Phoebe Dynevor’s silly short fringe in Bridgerton. Who was her hairdresser..?!
Kate Winslett as Mary Anning in Ammonite and the director’s decision to portray her as a lesbian. Completely historically unfounded. What’s wrong with portraying positively, single women successfully living alone..!

Elvis58

Hugh Grant just plays Hugh Grant in whatever he is in!

I'm not sure.
I thought he was excellent in A Very English Scandal
And his send-up of himself in the Paddington film was wonderful!

I enjoyed The Inn of the Sixth Happiness but agree now that Ingrid Bergman was not like Gladys Aylward in real life.
However, I'm not sure if it was mis-casting if she portrayed the story well.
Perhaps some dramatic licence should be allowed to tell a story?

I watched Sylvia last night prepared to find both Daniel Craig and Gwyneth Paltrow miscast. The film is, of course, heartbreaking but the actors both surprised me, especially Daniel Craig. I once saw Ted Hughes at a poetry reading, he made a huge impression, and I thought Daniel Craig would be ridiculous playing him. In fact I found him was surprisingly convincing. Gwyneth Paltrow also was believable at being both the brash American and, later, the distraught and lonely wife.

LauraNorder

I saw the thread title and instantly thought of Ryan O’Neal in Thornbirds. He wasn’t the dark and brooding sexy priest in my head when I read the book.
I suppose that stuck in my head as one of life’s great disappointments.

You should have thought about it a bit longer. It was Richard Chamberlain.

LauraNorder

I saw the thread title and instantly thought of Ryan O’Neal in Thornbirds. He wasn’t the dark and brooding sexy priest in my head when I read the book.
I suppose that stuck in my head as one of life’s great disappointments.

? You mean richard chamberlain ?

Luca Zingaretti isn't much like the description of Montalbano in the books. But who could possibly complain about him?

Emma Watson as Belle in Beauty and the Beast.

John Hannah playing Rebus- totally wrong, Ken Stott was a vast improvement in the role, much closer to the man I imagined when I read the books

I think it must be difficult to find someone who is perfect for the part in looks and ability.
Personally I think Shaun Evans plays Endeavour well.
I didn’t like Olivia Coleman’s rendition of the Queen in the first couple of episodes but I think she has improved. They are certainly portraying the Queen as cold.
I was concerned at Jenna Coleman playing Victoria she is too pretty. But I think she has portrayed Victoria’s character so well and done such a good job I have forgiven her for being pretty.
I also remember thinking that Ruth Wilson was far too tall to play Jane Eyre but she was so good that it is my favourite version.

I do think Mel Gibson casting himself as William Wallace in Braveheart was a mistake.

Yes CarrieAnn

In the books, Lewis was Welsh, burly build, middle aged, and was a grandfather.

joan simms could never be replaced as miss marple

John Thaw as Morse he was brilliant but nothing like the description in the books,same goes for Lewis

Rowan Atkinson - Maigret
(too small)
Hayden Christensen - Star Wars
(hadn't yet done any acting. It showed.)
Shaun Evans - Endeavour
(wrong voice)
Stephen Tomkinson - DCI Banks
(everything)