Because of their preparation and skill, some actors find it quite easy to assume a certain demeanor when playing a character. But what if you’re supposed to play someone who genuinely existed? For this, the production crew will need to select an actor that looks like a genuine person and can produce “magic” while impersonating them.
Invictus, with Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela
Taron Egerton in Rocketman as Elton John
Tom Hanks in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as Mister Rogers
I, Tonya, starring Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding
Tom Hiddleston in I Saw the Light as Hank Williams
In Whitney, Yaya DaCosta plays Whitney Houston.
Lindsay Lohan in Liz & Dick as Elizabeth Taylor
Grace of Monaco stars Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly.
Jobs, starring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs
Audrey Tautou in Coco avant Chanel as Coco Chanel
In Little Ashes, Robert Pattinson plays Salvador Dal.
In Public Enemies, Johnny Depp plays John Dillinger.
In Amelia Earhart, Hilary Swank plays Amelia Earhart.
Claire Foy in The Crown as Queen Elizabeth II
Do you think these performers look a lot like the real-life persons they’re portraying? Or do you believe they should have given it they’re all?
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