20 Recent Casting Choices NOBODY Expected
4. Judy Greer - Dead of Winter
Judy Greer might well be one of the most underappreciated actors of her generation, for despite consistently giving it her all in comedy and drama projects over almost 30 years, she's all too often relegated to the thankless wife, mother, or daughter role.
While many have campaigned for Greer to get more meaty dramatic leading parts, few would've expected to see her cast as a dangerous kidnapper in a new action thriller.
But Greer is next set to star in Dead of Winter, where she plays one of two villains responsible for kidnapping a teenage girl, while Emma Thompson also plays firmly against type as the hero tasked with saving said teenager.
A five-star festival review from The Guardian singled out Greer for her "concentrated nastiness," and considering the exceptional range she's demonstrated throughout her career, there wasn't ever any doubt she'd pull it off.
It's still a surprise to see her in a role like this, but a welcome one for sure.