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The Decline of Star Power and Shifts in Hollywood
The conversation quickly turned to the challenges faced by former Marvel stars and other actors in establishing new careers. The hosts observed that actors like Chris Evans and Tom Holland are caught in a limbo—struggling with typecasting, aging out of certain roles, or miscast in attempts to reinvent their images. They noted Hollywood’s obsession with physical conditioning, fueled by studio mandates involving steroids and intense training, a phenomenon that often results in absurdly shredded costumes. This led to jokes about CGI, deliberate CGI, and the spectacle-driven nature of modern blockbusters, which focus more on visuals than storytelling substance.