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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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• 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 20 Most Notorious Whitewashed Roles in Movies

  Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most egregious instances of whitewashing in movies.

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• Netflix Binge Alert!!! Altered Carbon Review: Book vs. Series - Mojo Talks

  Altered Carbon is a Netflix series, with season one released February 2, 2018. Starring Joel Kinnaman and a diverse cast of characters and actors, Altered Carbon is a noir detective show set in the year 2384, when humans have become immortal – if they’ve got enough money. The experts at WatchMojo comment on Altered Carbon book versus series, talk Altered Carbon cast, discuss Altered Carbon whitewashing and make some predictions for Altered Carbon season 2.

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• Deadpool's Ed Skrein LEAVES Hellboy Reboot Over whitewashing Controversy – The CineFiles Ep. 36

  Did you hear that Blade Runner 2049 released a short film and will be the longest blockbuster of 2017? That Joaquin Phoenix’s You Were Never Really Here dropped its first trailer? What about Deadpool’s Ed Skrein dropping out of the new Hellboy reboot? No? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to The CineFiles! A weekly show where we zoom in on the most buzz worthy news Hollywood and the indie scene has to offer.

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• Heath Ledger Documentary Reveals RARE Tear-Jerking Home Video – The CineFiles Ep. 15

  Did you hear about the heartbreaking new Heath Ledger documentary? That Shia’s latest movie sold three tickets in the UK? What about that executive talking about whitewashing in Ghost in the Shell? No? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to the CineFiles; a weekly show where we zoom in on the most buzz worthy news Hollywood and the indie scene has to offer.

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• 10 Times Iconic Movie Roles Were TERRIBLY Cast

  Hollywood doesn't always get it right! Join us as we count down our picks for the most disastrous casting decisions in movie history. From bizarre accents to cultural missteps, these performances left audiences scratching their heads and critics reaching for their red pens. Which miscast role made you cringe the hardest?

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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 10 Animated Characters RUINED By Live Action

  From beloved cartoons to iconic anime, some characters just don't translate well to reality. Join us as we count down our picks for the animated characters most butchered in the leap to live-action! Our countdown includes beloved heroes, martial artists, and colorful creatures who lost their charm when they stepped out of animation and into our world.

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• Top 10 Actors Who Were Just TERRIBLE For the Role

  Not every star can play every part. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the most misguided casting decisions. We’re not saying these actors are bad, but their performances failed to meet the lofty expectations surrounding the role. We won’t be including any instances of whitewashing or cultural appropriation like Mickey Rooney in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

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• Top 10 Awful Truths About Movies We Love

  Well, these films did not age well. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the most problematic things about some of our favorite movies.

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• Scarlett Johansson Sparks CONTROVERSY for Playing TRANSGENDER Man – The CineFiles Ep. 79

  Did you hear that Scarlett Johansson has gotten herself into another controversial casting situation? That Greta Gerwig will be directing Emma Stone and Saoirse Ronan – to name a few – in a remake of Little Women? What about Miles Teller taking on the role of Tom Cruise’s son in the Top Gun sequel? No? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to The CineFiles! A weekly show where we zoom in on the most buzz-worthy news Hollywood and the indie scene has to offer.

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• Top 10 Controversial Casting Choices

  Wait, they chose WHO for that role? From Robert Downey Jr., to Heath Ledger, and even Marlon Brando, these actors have all been cast in roles that had audiences scratching their heads or taking to forums in anger. WatchMojo counts down the top controversial casting choices.

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• Zack Snyder Was FIRED from Directing Justice League – The CineFiles Ep. 59

  Did you hear that Zack Snyder was actually fired from directing Justice League? That Sony might actually bail as producers for Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming movie? What about Alex Garland and Natalie Portman receiving criticism for the apparent white-washing of Annihilation’s lead character? No? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to The CineFiles! A weekly show where we zoom in on the most buzz-worthy news Hollywood and the indie scene has to offer.

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• Top 5 Reasons Anime Should NEVER Be Adapted to Hollywood

  A list of the Top 5 Reasons Anime Should NEVER Be Adapted to Hollywood

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