50 Biggest Hollywood Casting Mistakes That Completely Ruined Movies

Published on 09/04/2021
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Johnny Depp as Tonto (The Lone Ranger)

Johnny Depp had been subject to criticism, but The Lone Ranger really significantly strained his performance career. After Depp was cast as a native American, the picture lost Disney $190 million. It led to a massive blow from criticism and the public for his racist portrayal of redface. Hollywood should be a little more careful in creating movies that can be subject to racism.

Johnny Depp As Tonto (The Lone Ranger)

Johnny Depp As Tonto (The Lone Ranger)

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Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor (Batman v. Superman)

Lex Luthor is one of the world’s most renowned comic book villains. When everyone knew that Luthor will appear in Batman v. Superman, created by Zack Snyder’s, the fans were delighted. That is when they saw Jesse’s Eisenberg will be the one to play the archnemesis of Superman. One film critic wrote that Eisenberg “comes across like an improbable, and thoroughly unappetizing, blend of Tracy Flick and the Joker.”

Jesse Eisenberg As Lex Luthor (Batman V. Superman)

Jesse Eisenberg As Lex Luthor (Batman V. Superman)

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