After having played Mozart in the Broadway production of "Amadeus," Mark Hamill was cast in Milos Forman's 1984 film adaptation. Audiences were struck by Hamill's performance, having previously known him for his turn as the heroic Luke Skywalker. But Hamill's casting almost didn't happen. The film's producer was adamant that "Luke Skywalker" not be in his movie. Yet after lobbying hard for the part and impressing Forman with his screen test, Hamill was ultimately hired to play Mozart.
What if Hamill hadn't been cast? How would this have impacted his career? Might he have become a victim of typecasting?
What if Hamill hadn't been cast? How would this have impacted his career? Might he have become a victim of typecasting?