Quote by Alexander Payne

Anytime you cast a movie and you need someone famous in the lead part, you're a prisoner of whoever happens to be famous in the six-month window in which you're trying to get a film financed.

Anytime you cast a movie and you need someone famous in the

Summary

This quote suggests that when it comes to casting a movie and securing funding, there is a reliance on famous actors who are currently in the spotlight. The selection of a lead actor becomes limited to those who are popular and famous within a particular timeframe, which can be as short as six months. This highlights the industry's pressure to make choices based on current fame rather than focusing on the best fit for the role.

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