It has been reported that Angelina Jolie will be paid $15 million, with backend, for an action movie. The lead part was supposed to go to Tom Cruise.
What does it say about the Hollywood state of affairs when a role can be cast in either gender? You would think that a person's sex will determine a character's motivations and actions, but here it gets thrown out the window.
What does it show a screenwriter when an entire script can be reconstituted to accommodate a big star? Economics sure makes it easier to rethink business demands, especially casting decisions.
What does it mean when a woman is cast to play what is essentially a man's role? Given the perennial complaints about the roles the women are getting, including being victims or sex objects, does this part make her a demon? a predator?
More important, what does it tell us when a role meant for Tom Cruise can be given to a woman?
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