Casting History

entertainment

Albus Dumbledore is one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter series, but audiences did not always see the same actor embody his wisdom and warmth. The role was rec...

evergreen

In the late 1980s, casting rumors linked River Phoenix to the role that would become Batman (1989), directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton. Those discussions illustr...

theatre-performance

The original Phantom of the Opera on stage was played by Michael Crawford in the show’s 1986 West End premiere, reprising the role he originated in the 1983 tryout at Sydmonto...

film-legacy

The Munchkins of The Wizard of Oz are the small performers who inhabited the Emerald City and Lullaby League, forming a memorable part of the film's legacy. This guide presents...