The practice of casting non-pro actors has minted breakouts like Richie Merritt in 'White Boy Rick,' and Tânia Maria in 'The Secret Agent' as well as resulted in cautionary tales like Buddy Duress in 'Good Time.' Everett Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Richie Merritt didn't even know who Matthew McConaughey was when a casting pro waltzed into his high school in the 2010s, intent on finding a teen t...
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Movie Stars Wanted. No Experience Necessary
March 12, 2026
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