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⌈ Secret Post #2722 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

But part of their "job" is to be attractive. Any actor gets a lot worse and brutally honest assessment of their looks any time they try out for a part.

PS - I find BC quite unattractive, but since I've also never seen him in anything I can't comment on whether I'd like him as an actor.

[(Anonymous)]

No, it is not. It's their job to bring a story to life. If they are cast as an attractive character and you personally don't find them attractive, that doesn't even mean they were miscast. Your taste is not a general yardstick.

[(Anonymous)]

You are wrong. There are thousands of people out there who could do an incredible, beautiful job of bringing a story to life but if they don't fit the physical description of the role will never get the chance. Part of an actor's job is to be as attractive as the role calls for. The physical matters in show biz. Whatever an individual thinks of BC's looks, obviously casting directors appreciated them and thought he'd attract fans.

[(Anonymous)]

Steven Moffat? Is that you?

[(Anonymous)]

Misfire.

[a_potato]

Well. You're strangely horrifying.

[(Anonymous)]

Have you ever tried out for a role? They pick you apart from head to toe if they even tell you why you did or didn't get it.

[a_potato]

I did when I was younger. Didn't get told shit, so I don't know what that says about me, haha. :)

But, there are plenty of people who successfully act and who aren't attractive at all. Looks aren't necessarily the job, although looks can help you get the job.

[(Anonymous)]

Looks get you in the door for a role. They want people of a "type." So if you are a short pudgy guy you don't go for the romantic lead. You go for the humorous best friend. So before you even try out you are sorted by your appearance. So not necessarily good looks, but looks. Have you seen the descriptions of the type of actors they want when they put out those casting sides? It gets very specific.

[a_potato]

So not necessarily good looks, but looks.

Well, that's it right there, isn't it? You've shot down your own argument (assuming you're the original anon of this thread).

Yes, an actor has to look the part. But "looking the part" and "being attractive" don't always correspond (and, in this case, it's all a matter of perspective, anyway. Enough people find Cumberbatch attractive for it to be a moot point).

[(Anonymous)]

And BC gets cast in lead parts partially (nowdays) because they know he's attractive to quite a few people. It's his "job" to maintain that look. As he ages he'll transition to other roles.

[(Anonymous)]

Tim Roth is one of those people.

[(Anonymous)]

Moffat? Is that your sexist ass talking again?

[(Anonymous)]

Another misfire?

[(Anonymous)]

I disagree that being attractive is an actor's job, but unfortunately most casting agencies, esp. here in the US, do think that. I continue to be inspired by the British shows that have people on them that look like real people and not the cookie-cutter clones Hollywood gives us. And oddly enough, I can find a character and show interesting without it being full of people I find sexy. Hell, it's even better IMO and not just because of diversity in body type and ethnic representation and all that. I gave up on The 100 because all the young men looked alike and hell if I could figure out who was who most of the time. And if the women hadn't had different hair colors, they would be practically clones, too. That's fine on Orphan Black where it's the point. Anywhere else, it's pretty damn ridiculous.

[(Anonymous)]

I gave up on The 100 because all the young men looked alike and hell if I could figure out who was who most of the time.

This so much.