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How talented actors can escape the typecast trap

In a film industry that thrives on formula and familiarity, typecasting is a chronic issue that plagues even the most gifted of actors. A romantic lead remains the romantic lead, the comic sidekick continues to crack jokes, and the villain lurks in every dark corner of the script—no matter how much potential lies beneath. But as cinema evolves, so does the desire for transformation. The real question is: How can actors break free from the shackles of typecasting and reclaim creative agency?

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