It’s a time-honored question asked by audiences and critics alike: “how did [well-respected serious actor] end up starring in [big, noisy tentpole movie]?” While the question has the exact same answer every time, it doesn’t account for the specific nuances of why, for instance, Joaquin Phoenix took a role in “Joker” over “Doctor Strange.”While there are a number of factors for actors signing onto a film in addition to needing to put food on the table, sometimes it’s less about the personnel behind the camera or even the material — the ultimate decision may come down to sheer screentime.
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