If you stay current with updates on movie castings, you\’re aware that the trend of making biopics shows no signs of deceleration anytime soon.
I\’m certain by this point you\’ve come across the
Beatles casting discussion
All throughout your social media feeds, let me provide a brief summary. For some time now, whispers have circulated regarding a potential biopic about the iconic group. This week saw an update as the actors who will portray the quartet’s roles were at last revealed.
Paul Mescal
is set to play
Paul McCartney
,
Harris Dickinson
will play the role of John Lennon,
Joseph Quinn
as George Harrison, and
Barry Keoghan
as Ringo Starr.
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Even though fans were thrilled, certain individuals on the internet seemed to feel that way about Barry, Joseph, Harris, and Paul.
weren\’t the ideal choices to lead
In the films—yes, there are four separate movies, though discussing that adds another layer of complexity. Nonetheless, I remain optimistic that everything will turn out great. To support this belief, I\’ve put together a list of 11 biopic casting selections that first left audiences puzzled but ultimately proved to be precisely what was required.
1.
Austin Butler
as
Elvis Presley
in
Elvis
, 2022
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2.
Jennifer Lopez
as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in
Selena
, 1997
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3.
Timothée Chalamet
as Bob Dylan in
A Complete Unknown
, 2024
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4.
Rami Malek
as Freddie Mercury in
Bohemian Rhapsody
, 2018
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5.
Meryl Streep
as Margaret Thatcher in
The Iron Lady
, 2011
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6.
Cate Blanchett
as Bob Dylan in
I’m Not There
, 2007
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7.
Kristen Stewart
as Princess Diana in
Spencer
, 2021
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8.
Joaquin Phoenix
as Johnny Cash in
Walk The Line
, 2005
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9.
Matthew McConaughey
as Ron Woodroof in
Dallas Buyers Club
, 2013
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10.
Ana De Armas
as Marilyn Monroe in
Blonde
, 2022
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11.
Jim Carrey
as Andy Kaufman in
Man on the Moon
, 1999
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