Typecasting #9

Genre Typecasting of actors

Actors being typecasted refers to an actor or actress that is repeatedly cast in the same type of role or same genre of film. It can also refer to a character having similar traits or coming from the same ethnic group.

Typecasting can benefit an actor or actress as they would be highly considered for roles that fit the role or genre they have become typecasted to.
It can also disadvantage an actor or actress as it can limit the amount of roles they are considered for. Also because they are so identified with a genre, for example comedy, their performance in a genre such as action would not be believable and affect how the audience feel and indentify with the film.

Examples

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis is an example of typecasting within both genre and character as he is predominantly considered for action movies. This is because he has appeared in many popular action movies such as the Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction and The Expendables.



Hugh Grant

Another example is Hugh Grant. He is typically thought of as a smooth, charming gentleman. This is shown with his performances in "Love actually" and "Notting Hill". He has attempted to shake off his gentlemanly representation with his performance as a lonely and selfish womaniser.