A Diddy2231 wrote:Is it amazing to anyone else that a lot of these actors that play roles on tv shows we love aren't big in the mainstream movie world?
No, not really. A lot of it has to do with talent, but some of the talented TV actors could definitely transition to mainstream film if they wanted to.
Look at Bryan Cranston. He's been in a few movies throughout his career, but nothing like what he has going on right now. For 2011 and 2012 alone, he'll be in
12 movies, including the Lincoln Lawyer, Drive, Contagion, Argo, Larry Crowne, Rock of Ages, John Carter, Red Tails, etc. It doesn't get more mainstream than that.
I think a lot of the actors we perceive to be good are simply products of great writing, being on great shows, and fitting their roles well. For example, I don't think anyone on the Walking Dead is that great of an actor and I don't expect any of them to go mainstream Hollywood. But the show is still great and has great performances from the cast.