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The critique also touches on the importance of hiring suitable actors for specific roles. Keane argues that casting an actor who cannot physically perform certain emotional cues is a fundamental mistake. She mentions Moses Ingram as an example, implying her difficulties in portraying intimidating or complex characters were due to miscasting rather than lack of talent. The analogy used compares hiring someone unfit for a role—like expecting a bus driver to pilot a plane—to underscore the importance of appropriate casting choices.
Keane contends that better casting and direction would elevate performances and series as a whole. She insists that directors need to recognize their limits and provide the necessary support through technical means and creative staging.