Here Are 11 Popular Fan Castings For Movies That Would Be Almost Too Perfect, And 5 More That Make Approximately Zero Sense
I know it's not just me. We all have that one actor that we just know in our hearts would be perfect for that one role. And while we can only dream of making our own movies ourselves, it doesn't stop us from insisting to anyone who listens that we would make fantastic casting directors.
Once in a while, I'll stumble across a fan casting so perfect that I have to put my phone down and take a lap around my room. But sometimes, I'll see a fan casting so criminal it makes me question my entire faith in the film industry. So, for our viewing pleasure, I've rounded up some of my faves, and some bonus ones that are just outrageous. Let's dive in!
1. Ana De Armas as Evelyn Hugo, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
2. Elizabeth Gillies as Megara, Hercules
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This one's got the co-sign from Ariana Grande, and she couldn't be more correct.
3. Hunter Schafer as Zelda, The Legend of Zelda
This, plus Morgan Davies as Link. I know you see the vision.
4. Caleb McLaughlin as Miles Morales, Spider-Verse
6. Nico Hiraga as Daisuke, Mouthwashing
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This might just be me and a handful of others, but it keeps me up at night.
7. Jenny Slate as Hange Zoë, Attack on Titan
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Netflix, I'm on the phone. Pick up.
8. Kit Harington as John Marston, Red Dead Redemption 2
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9. Josh Heuston as Xaden, Fourth Wing
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10. Avantika as Silena Beauregard, Percy Jackson and the Olympians
11. Jake Gyllenhaal as Rafe, Uncharted
Kristina Bumphrey / Variety via Getty Images, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Playstation Studios
And now, the ones that have me scratching my head. These are all real fan castings that I've seen online, I swear.
1. Zendaya as Moana, Moana
Moana is famously Polynesian. And while I love Zendaya, she is famously not.
2. Margot Robbie as Rapunzel, Tangled
I beg, Ms. Robbie is more than just her hair color.
3. Gal Gadot as Talia Al-Ghul, Batman
4. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Cyborg, Teen Titans
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