Many actors refuse to play villains because of how it might look for their careers, choosing instead to build their reputations around playing the good guy. In the days when the studio system had enough control to keep actors under contract for years, an actor had to be prudent and careful about what roles they played, or else they would be typecast, and heroes were much more successful than heavies. Now, actors have a little more control over how they’re perceived and can experiment with their filmography, selecting roles that challenge them rather than reinforce their public image.
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Author: Kayleena Pierce-Bohen
