The nonprofit Invisible Children released a 2012 documentary about Ugandan militia leader Joseph Kony. The group hoped to raise awareness about Kony and his crimes against humanity. It did that, but what did it do with all that attention?
Casting directors are crucial for a film\u2019s success, finding the right actor for the proper role. How do they do it?\xa0 Plus, some of the most interesting \u2018what if\u2019 casting decisions in film history. Wait, that guy almost played Han Solo!?
Would you allow a demon-possessed doll (like Chucky) to come into your home? Would you pay for the opportunity??
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Episode Sources/Go Deeper:
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2016/09/kony-2012-quickly-became-a-punch-line-but-what-if-it-did-more-good-than-harm.html
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502068/10-secrets-casting-directors
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502068/10-secrets-casting-directors
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