Tbh he was miscast. Seems like hes just saying in retrospect he didnt work in the movie. I think its a symptom of current Hollywood too, not very many rugged action hero looking male movie stars currently who are popular enough to lead that kind of movie and do it well.
Who would be the son of Russell Crowe cast today that fits the bill then? There aren't many stars in the 28-35 year old range that make sense and your argument of "paying more money" doesnt stand
He's 40 and has nothing close to a glowing career or being a household name and often doesnt play the lead in the movies hes in. He'd also be far cheaper than Paul Mescal to hire considering everyone wanted to work with Paul following multiple critically well received performances.
Also would suggest Richard madden who I think would have been ok looks and tone wise or even Jack O Connell if he wanted to stay Irish. Orr maybe Egerton. Or fuck idk a hemsworth prolly, my point is movies are dumb and Ridley is washed and also I don’t watch or like movies
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u/joewindlebrox 4h ago
Tbh he was miscast. Seems like hes just saying in retrospect he didnt work in the movie. I think its a symptom of current Hollywood too, not very many rugged action hero looking male movie stars currently who are popular enough to lead that kind of movie and do it well.