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  Top 10 Surprising Casting Choices for Biopics

  We didn't see these biopic casting choices coming! Welcome to WatchMojo and today we’re counting down our picks for the casting of real-life figures that defied AND surpassed our expectations.

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• Top 10 Best Casting Decisions for Biopics

  These casting decisions MADE these biopics. For this list, we’ll be looking at actors who were the absolute perfect choice to play the onscreen versions of real-life people.

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• Top 20 Biggest Casting Fumbles Ever

  Some casting choices are simply too hard to ignore! For this list, we’re spotlighting the most baffling, controversial, or just plain ill-fitting casting decisions in film history. From musical misfires to whitewashing controversies, these picks left fans scratching their heads and wondering what could have been with a better fit in the role. Which recasting would you have chosen instead?

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• Actor Casting & Audition Moments: Best Behind-the-Scenes Stories

  Pull back the curtain on Hollywood casting to explore the hits, the misses and the auditions that changed careers. We’re spotlighting flawless casting choices that feel inevitable, infamous miscasts, bizarre selections that somehow worked, tiny auditions that turned into breakout roles, and the unforgettable moments when actors nailed their chance and won the part. Which casting story is your favorite?

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• Top 30 Worst Movie Casting Choices Ever

  From John Wayne as Genghis Khan to the entire cast of "The Last Airbender," Hollywood has made some truly baffling casting decisions. Join us as we count down our picks for the most head-scratching casting choices that turned out disastrous! These aren't necessarily bad actors - just talented people who were completely wrong for the part.

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• Top 30 Alternate Movie Casting Choices

  Some of the biggest roles in Hollywood almost went to completely different stars! For this countdown, we’re looking at movies that could have looked dramatically different if the original casting choices had come to pass. From superheroes and action icons to romantic leads, these casting “what-ifs” are sure to surprise even the biggest movie buffs. Which alternate casting do you wish had happened? Tell us your pick in the comments below!

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• Top 10 Weird Casting Decisions That Actually Worked

  Sometimes the most unexpected casting choices turn out to be pure gold. From comedy stars taking on dark, dramatic roles to pop icons surprising audiences with their acting chops, these performances defied expectations and won hearts. Join us as we explore some of the most memorable actors who broke typecasting molds and nailed their roles against all odds. Prepare to be amazed by these incredible transformations!

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• Top 10 Biggest Casting Fumbles Ever

  From controversial whitewashing to age-inappropriate roles, Hollywood has made some questionable casting decisions. Join us as we explore the most notorious miscast roles in cinema, where different actors could have delivered more authentic and compelling performances.

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• Top 10 Unpopular Casting Choices That Turned out GREAT

  Just wait and see! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the casting choices that did not go well with fans at first, but ended up being iconic.

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• Top 10 Most Unexpected Surprising Casting Choices of All Time

  These casting choices shocked movie fans the world over! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most unexpected film castings that challenged everyone’s expectations.

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• Top 10 Actors Who Looked Exactly like the Musicians They Played

  Another level to the term "triple threat"! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the most uncanny casting and acting transformations for real-life music icons in film.

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• Top 10 Actors Who Looked Exactly like the Celebrities They Played

  Someone give these casting directors an award! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at actors who nailed their depictions of celebrities so much that they had us doing double takes!

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• Top 20 Biopic Actors Who Look EXACTLY Like the Real People

  The resemblances are uncanny! For this list, we’ll be looking at the performers in biographical films that most resemble their real-life counterparts.

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• Top 20 Worst Movie Casting Choices Ever

  Who would have thought John Wayne couldn't pull off a good Ghengis Khan? Everyone, that's who. For this list, we’ve picked casting choices that, after the movies were released, still left people scratching their heads.

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• Top 10 Controversial Broadway Casting Decisions

  These casting decisions had Broadway singing a controversial tune. For this list, we’ll be looking at casting choices throughout Broadway history that caused a stir for a variety of reasons.

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