Øigarden has been cast to portray the Norwegian war criminal Henry Rinnan on film; the filming is planned to start some time in 2009.

Instead of McKellen and Stewart, though, actors in their 20s were to be cast to portray the characters.

Savage incorporated gender reversal for the actors cast to portray the male and female roles.

Gabriel Macht was originally cast to portray the character of Don Eppes.

In March 2012, the character was rapidly aged, with Blake Hood cast to portray Kyle as an adult.

The West Wing employed a broad ensemble cast to portray the many positions involved in the daily work of the federal government.

After a national casting call, the producers cast Veronica Vasquez to portray Selena.

Several real life models and designers well cast to portray themselves to give an original feel of the fashion industry to the film.

Singleton also expressed interest in casting Terrence Howard to portray the villain Diamondback.

Tina McIntyre was cast in the soap to portray a short-term girlfriend of character David Platt, to help change his evil ways.