It's hard to work to get cast as an unknown actor in a big Hollywood production. It requires a combination of ability, tenacity, timing, and, of course, good fortune. However, an actor occasionally recognizes a chance to shift the scales in his or her favor. The traditional white lie can then be used at that point. It turns out that many well-known actors have made little lies to land the film and television parts they want. It's just a component of the company at the end of the day.
For one thing, nobody misrepresented their criminal history. But it's strange to consider that some of these performers would not have taken on the recognizable parts we now know if not for these minor falsehoods. While lying may not always be beneficial, it undoubtedly benefits these performers in the long term. Sroll down to see the list of the eight actos who told lies to get their roles.
"I had been out of work for a long time, and when I arrived in Los Angeles, every casting director would inquire about what I had been doing for the previous several years. If you have an English accent, you can get away with it, so I'd say, "Oh, I was at RADA," Pattinson told Mirror. One of the best drama schools in England is RADA or the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts. Pattinson also disclosed to casting directors that he had attended
She didn't tell the casting directors that she would have to wait another four years to become legal. When the team eventually learned her age, everything worked out great.
"They signaled for action, and I descended violently at 100 mph. I nearly took my own life and murdered half the crew "On Conan O'Brien's late-night program, Redmayne made a revelation. "You're an f—ing liar, Redmayne," declares Tom Hooper with a loudspeaker as he appears from behind Helen Mirren. As soon as possible, the actor was taken to a "horse camp" to gain some practical expertise.
Moretz stated in a Stephen Colbert interview: "The casting director was aware that I wasn't British, but she loved me anyhow because I was ready to pretend. She then said, "Lie to Marty." It'll function!" And it did succeed. Hugo wasn't even halfway through production before the well-known filmmaker learned.
Additionally, I typically exaggerate my height by saying I'm shorter, he said to Radio Times. But there was one situation where his height worked to his advantage. It can, however, go both ways. I had never read a brief for a Thor audition that said, "Must be above 6ft 1in!" Hemsworth turned out to be the ideal option for the role of the God of Thunder.
If you're determined enough, you can learn anything in two weeks, Hathaway told Out. I said, "Oh sure, I'm a great excellent rider," even though I had never been on a horse. As a result, I decided to learn how to bike and excelled at it. But Hathaway didn't anticipate that the horse on the scene would solely obey verbal orders. "And I attended a rehearsal with 300 extras, all of them were dressed in
He understood, however, that it wouldn't be an issue after meeting with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who asked his secretary right away whether she thought Fishburne could pass for 18. The rest was history when she replied, "yes." It would take him another 20 years before he would appear as Morpheus in The Matrix; it was only his third film credit overall.
Unfortunately for Fraser, her script featured far more than just words appropriate for kindergarten. She went on: "It was German corporate jargon. It felt like a nightmare. It took me days to understand that brief passage. I'm now boring my family with it. It's my go-to move." At least she picked up a few new German words!
For one thing, nobody misrepresented their criminal history. But it's strange to consider that some of these performers would not have taken on the recognizable parts we now know if not for these minor falsehoods. While lying may not always be beneficial, it undoubtedly benefits these performers in the long term. Sroll down to see the list of the eight actos who told lies to get their roles.
1. Robert Pattinson
Source: Summit Entertainment
"I had been out of work for a long time, and when I arrived in Los Angeles, every casting director would inquire about what I had been doing for the previous several years. If you have an English accent, you can get away with it, so I'd say, "Oh, I was at RADA," Pattinson told Mirror. One of the best drama schools in England is RADA or the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts. Pattinson also disclosed to casting directors that he had attended
2. Mila Kunis
Source: Fox
She didn't tell the casting directors that she would have to wait another four years to become legal. When the team eventually learned her age, everything worked out great.
3. Eddie Redmayne
Source: HBO
"They signaled for action, and I descended violently at 100 mph. I nearly took my own life and murdered half the crew "On Conan O'Brien's late-night program, Redmayne made a revelation. "You're an f—ing liar, Redmayne," declares Tom Hooper with a loudspeaker as he appears from behind Helen Mirren. As soon as possible, the actor was taken to a "horse camp" to gain some practical expertise.
4. Chloë Grace Moretz
Source: Marvel Studios
Moretz stated in a Stephen Colbert interview: "The casting director was aware that I wasn't British, but she loved me anyhow because I was ready to pretend. She then said, "Lie to Marty." It'll function!" And it did succeed. Hugo wasn't even halfway through production before the well-known filmmaker learned.
5. Chris Hemsworth
Source: Marvel Studios
Additionally, I typically exaggerate my height by saying I'm shorter, he said to Radio Times. But there was one situation where his height worked to his advantage. It can, however, go both ways. I had never read a brief for a Thor audition that said, "Must be above 6ft 1in!" Hemsworth turned out to be the ideal option for the role of the God of Thunder.
6. Anne Hathaway
Source: Focus Features
If you're determined enough, you can learn anything in two weeks, Hathaway told Out. I said, "Oh sure, I'm a great excellent rider," even though I had never been on a horse. As a result, I decided to learn how to bike and excelled at it. But Hathaway didn't anticipate that the horse on the scene would solely obey verbal orders. "And I attended a rehearsal with 300 extras, all of them were dressed in
7. Laurence Fishburne
Source: United Artists
He understood, however, that it wouldn't be an issue after meeting with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who asked his secretary right away whether she thought Fishburne could pass for 18. The rest was history when she replied, "yes." It would take him another 20 years before he would appear as Morpheus in The Matrix; it was only his third film credit overall.
8. Laura Fraser
Source: HBO
Unfortunately for Fraser, her script featured far more than just words appropriate for kindergarten. She went on: "It was German corporate jargon. It felt like a nightmare. It took me days to understand that brief passage. I'm now boring my family with it. It's my go-to move." At least she picked up a few new German words!