The Cost of Creative Vision: When Directors' Imperatives Trump Actors' Efforts Peter Jackson's recent comments about recasting Ryan Gosling in "The Lovely Bones" have shed light on the delicate balancing act between directors and actors.
This high profile example highlights the complex dynamics at play when a director's singular artistic vision clashes with an actor's contribution to that vision.
Jackson initially envisioned Gosling as the father figure, but as pre production progressed, it became clear that he wasn't the right fit for the role – particularly not with the physical transformation he had planned.