Many actors, particularly early in their careers, are wary of taking similar roles to avoid being pigeonholed to a specific type of character.
While it’s a blessing to get regular roles, some actors have talked about typecasting in Hollywood – the effect it has on their careers and how to escape it. Here are 18 actors who’ve spoken about typecasting and how to overcome it:
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