Stunt casting
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Stunt casting is the use of a gimmick or publicity stunt to fill a role in a television series, film, or theatre production. The casting itself can range broadly, from a non-actor celebrity, a glorified cameo appearance, to real-life relatives portraying fictional family members.
Stunt casting is the use of a gimmick or publicity stunt to fill a role in a television series, film, or theatre production. The casting itself can range broadly, from a non-actor celebrity, a glorified cameo appearance, to real-life relatives portraying fictional family members.
Purpose
Stunt casting is used to generate media attention. It may also be employed to garner studio support or financing for a project. For example, according to DVD featurette commentary, the 1978 version of Superman received studio support only after the producers were able to enlist A-list actors Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman to appear.
See also
Celebrity branding Foreword – a book introduction, sometimes written by a celebrity whose name appears on the cover with the main author's Guest appearance – temporary appearance by a notable person in a show Typecasting, also described there is the opposite of typecasting, casting against type, which can have similarities to stunt casting
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