What's up with all the non-Americans playing American roles? Do we not have enough talented actors in Hollywood? Most of the main actors are from England, Ireland and Australia.
Ever seen Black Hawk Down? Half the Rangers and Delta Force guys in that movie aren't even American actors.
Ha! I'll bet the Brits say the same thing when a non-Brit is in a British role.
Just stop and think a few seconds how and why movies are made. Turning a profit is the prime motivation. They pick male and female actors based on a number of factors but always with audience interest as a major concern. No audience interest, no money, no profits.
Add to that any director and producer has certain actors they favor, either because they like their work or have some unnamed connection. Woody Allen is probably the most obvious example, he picks actors in his mind, contacts them directly and asks them to work for him. Ron Howard uses all his relatives.
As it has developed Australian actors seem to be the best at doing many different accents, maybe because they grew up watching TV shows and movies from many different countries, since their own industry is mostly non-existent. Plus they have to develop those skills to get work that pays decently.
I always smile when anyone mentions, or especially complains, about actors playing a role different from their native land. It has always been done, it will always continue to be done. It is just a facet of the industry and is no negative reflection on any actor or any country.
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It's payback for casting Dick Van Dyke as a cockney.
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Why does it matter if they are American or not lol no one complains when an American plays a Brit even though they never get remotely close to an accurate accent.
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