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Peter Bart: Hollywood Is Partying And Awards Are Flowing, But A Dicey Jobs Outlook Cues Actor Angst
“I despise auditions,” Marlon Brando barked as he launched into the audition for his role in The Godfather. It was his idea, I reminded him, so he himself had caused his actors angst, not the studio. (It was, of course, a great audition.) Actors’ angst was much in evidence yet again last weekend at the […]
Hollywood has been partying through award season, but box office trackers report a 17% decline from last year and the Wall Street Journal sums it up with “high hopes but slow start.” While applauding its creation — BAFTA did it two years ago — a few members speculated whether casting decisions might even be subjected to the same review process as other branches. Having survived a succession of box office bombs and assorted scandals, Brando was determined to win the part even though the studio was looking for a younger star.
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