Olivia Wilde has publicly challenged Ronda Rousey to a fight.
Well, not literally, that would be stupid.
But in acting terms, Wilde probably edges her out.
It is however, surprisingly common practice (particularly, it seems, in the superhero genre).
Based around a Tumblr blog (entitledI.
E) he released a full-on portfolio, including comparative photo montages and an audition tape.
I didnt just want to leave it in my managers hands to just try and land me an audition.
I wanted to make a risky but bold statement by publicly campaigning to the world for this role.
What do you think?
Whilst she was unfortunate in the first instance, her intense approach did not win her the right friends.
In the end, Michelle Pfeiffer landed the role.
Better known as the guy in the Old Spice commercials, Mustafa wants to be Luke Cage badly.
Like, really badly.
I want to be Luke Cage, OK!
I want to be Luke Cage!
You have no idea, I mean really, yes.
I made a dream board of it and put my face on the comic.
I said I want to be Luke Cage one day.
Instead, theres aLuke CageTV show being made by Netflix, which stars Mike Colter.
Amongst others, Terry Crews (The Expendables,Brooklyn Nine-Nine) has repeatedly announced he would be interested.
Theres not been any conversations about that, but who knows what would happen?
Why anyone would be eager front this franchise after the Ryan Reynolds-headlined disappointment is a good question.
This one is a bit unusual given that Ming has already played this character once, sort of.
Not all such public campaigns are unsuccessful.
No, it is.
followed by much shushing from less easily shocked members of the audience.
For everyone else though, its probably best to just stick to going to auditions.
