Stunt casting

Stunt casting is a term in casting that refers to hiring well known actors, such as movie stars, to play bit parts on television series and in films.^[1] Stunt casting now also occurs in Broadway productions.^[2] Stunt casting makes roles traditionally played by character actors unavailable to them.^[3]

Purpose

Stunt casting is used to generate media attention.^[4]

See also

• Celebrity branding
• Celebrity endorsement
• Foreword — a book introduction, sometimes written by a celebrity whose name appears on the cover with the main author's
• Guest appearance — temporary appearance by a notable person in a show

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