We’ve all heard the expression, “I just can’t imagine anyone else playing that part”. But what does that truly mean? Sean Connery played a great James Bond but so did Pierce Brosnan. Heath Ledger was the ultimate Joker, but Jack Nicholson’s take was also fitting and right in line for the tone of the piece. Did you love Lady Gaga in “A Star is Born” or are you a die-hard Barbara Streisand fanatic?
Here’s one truth, people are going to be split on this. Here’s another truth, all of these great actors brought their own “essence” to the part in some measure and in some moments. And yes, they honed, studied, pumped-up, gained weight, learned this, learned that, did the character work and changed their center, but, they also pulled from the life experiences of who they are. This is what set them apart and informed their genuine believability.
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