Name a casting choice that sounded like a completely bad idea until you actually saw the performance by that actor.
When news emerges casting a new television series or film, sometimes it causes the audience to wonder why a particular actor was cast in a particular role, but after the project is released, he isn’t able to imagine someone else playing that part more effectively.
For instance, Adam Sandler has his unique brand of comedy, but his dramatic turn in Uncut Gems was so wonderful that it left audience members incredulous that he wasn’t nominated for an Oscar.
Director Jon Favreau, as expected of cast directors involved in Hollywood productions, fought tooth and nail to cast actor Robert Downey Jr. as the title character in Iron Man. This gamble paid off pretty well: it birthed a fantastic and massive franchise. Kristen Stewart’s selection to play Princess Diana in Spencer faced much criticism, but she was later nominated for an Oscar for her performance.” In your opinion, which seemingly odd or weird casting choice proved to be the right one, and why?
