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The character-actor renaissance is rewriting how A-list casting works

Performers who spent a decade in supporting-role tracks are now carrying $30–60 million originals to awards-season dominance. Casting directors say the shift is permanent.

Omid Darvishi

Omid Darvishi

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Omid Darvishi

Senior Film Critic

Omid Darvishi

Omid writes long-form reviews focused on craft, performance, and how big-screen genre filmmaking translates to the modern era.

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