Having to change an actor midway through filming is something that I wouldn’t wish even on my arch-rival. Casting a new face after shooting a part of the film is a production nightmare, especially because chances are it will rip your budget apart like the newborn xenomorph ripped open Kane’s chest in Alien.Recasting a role midway through filming also means redoing much of the filming and pre-production. In addition to money, it can also cost you your narrative in the worst-case scenario.But what’s with all the pessimism? Replacing an actor midway during filming is not always the worst thing, and has been done more times than you can imagine.I like to believe that the different roles any actor plays in a lifetime are pre-destined; every role chooses its actor like the wand chooses its master. It doesn’t all come down to talent or availability. Everything has to do with destiny.In this article, let’s look at some of the iconic roles that were recast midway through the shoot. You can decide whether it was a boon or a bane!13 Roles That Were Recast Midway Through Filming1. Charlie Harper: Charlie Sheen Was Replaced by Ashton KutcherTwo and a Half Men Two And a Half MenSource: Warner Bros. The reigning sitcom of the early 2000s, Two and a Half Men, starring Charlie Sheen, was a television hit for more than a decade. Sheen was the undisputed TV star playing the hedonistic jingle writer—until there was a major fallout with the producers.Rumors have it...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Today