
Typecast
Career Limiting
Typecasting can limit an actor's career options because they get stuck playing similar roles.
After playing the comic relief in several films, he feared being typecast.
Public Perception
An actor typecast in a role may be strongly associated with that character by the audience.
Despite her range, she was typecast as the 'girl next door'.
Challenging to Break
Breaking free from typecasting can be challenging for actors looking to diversify their roles.
He took a dramatic role to avoid being typecast as just a comedic actor. Compare with
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