Emma Smith – Supplemental Post #3


King mentions the idea of typecasting in his “Articulating Stardom” essay.  In reading this, I wanted to compile a small, contemporary list of the stars today that are typecasted to roles.  Do you agree with this list? Do you have other examples of actors being typecast? 

  • Michael Cera – comedically awkward, dorky, (Scott Pilgrim, Barbie, Superbad)

  • Jesse Eisenberg – I feel like he’s always coded as autistic in the roles he plays; nerdy, super intelligent, socially unaware characters (Social Network, Now You See Me, Zombieland)

  • Ryan Reynolds – essentially plays himself, comedic, regular dude, often a love interest (Deadpool, The Adam Project, The Proposal)

  • Melissa Mccarthy – comedic relief, disorganized mess, funny “fat” girl (Tammy, The Heat, Identity Thief, Bridesmaids)

  • Keira Knightly – heroine of period pieces, not the "proper" lady of the time (Pride and Prejudice, Atonement, Imitation Game)

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