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Originally Posted by piratehunter
Do you think that’s really a case of them being offered nothing different or is it that they choose bad roles? Paul Walker has branched out a bit with films like Running Scared, but I’m not convinced that Rodriguez and Alba are even looking for quality roles. Rodriguez’ first film ( Girl Fight) is the best thing she’s done to date and I have a hard time believing that she’s been offered nothing comparable. Alba has purposely chosen the sexpot roles, but let’s not get into the Alba debate again. 
My point being that I don’t necessarily think that these are true cases of typecasting. |
True, Paul Walker did a good job in "Running Scared" but it wasn't really a stretch from some of his other roles. It wasn't a Heath Ledger type stretch. As far as Alba is concerned, she could definitely have been just choosing a paycheck over quality film, but she should be coming out in some other types of films that might broaden her portfolio. It will depend on how "The Eye" is converted over for American audiences. Gellar did a great job with "The Grudge" so we'll see if Alba can do the same.
But I think that when it comes to serious acting roles, tough dramas, Alba is probably not on the top of the list of choices. She has been typecast as the sex kitten, maybe partially by the roles she has chosen initially, but also by Hollywood's view of where certain actresses need to stay in their type in order to make money at the box office. Or that's my opinion.