What’s in a name ? West End casting directors raise concerns about trend for big stars

24 octobre 2025 | Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
Film and TV stars are selling tickets, but director says reliance on famous names is ‘killing audiences’ intellects’ From Ncuti Gatwa in Born With Teeth to Alicia Vikander in The Lady From the Sea and Susan Sarandon in Mary Page Marlowe, there is no shortage of starry celebrities being cast for (…)
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