Isn’t it nice to see that Hollywood is becoming more and more diverse? However, it does not change the fact that this has not always been the case. There were times when certain casting decisions made us wonder what on earth the producers and directors had been thinking. This list is all about the worse casting choices in the entertainment industry. The more serious ones have to do with whitewashing and red face, but others were simply the result of errors in judgment. We are sad to report that some actors and actresses simply do not have the range to bring certain characters to life. Are you ready to read about the most bizarre and inappropriate casting decisions ever made?
Cameron Diaz In Gangs Of New York
We all know that Daniel Day Lewis was the true star of Gangs of New York, the Best Picture nominee by Martin Scorsese. It was hard to keep up with the actor, whose on-screen performance is simply too arresting. Most of the members of the cast did well enough, but this only made Cameron Diaz stand out in a bad way. The actress was cast to portray Jenny Everdeane, the pickpocket that goes on to be a love interest of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character. Known for her work in romcoms, it was one of her rare dramatic roles. As you can imagine, everyone was intrigued to see how well she would fare in a different genre. Sadly, she failed to make the mark with her spotty Irish accent and mediocre acting.
Cameron Diaz In Gangs Of New York
Jesse Eisenberg In Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice
There are certain comic book villains that people consider the best, and Lex Luthor is right up there with Dr. Doom and Magneto. When word got out that he would appear in this Zack Snyder film, fans went into a frenzy. They wondered who would be cast to play the bad guy, many hoping that it would go to Bryan Cranston. As you can imagine, they raised their eyebrows when it instead went to Jesse Eisenberg. It is rare for movie critics and DC fans to be on the same page, but everyone agreed that the actor was miscast. They found his portrayal of the villain too loud, too manic, and too similar to the Joker.
Jesse Eisenberg In Batman V Superman Dawn Of Justice