Great Casting in Bad Movies

In this sharp and candid solo episode, Ryan Etherington takes a closer look at the wasted potential of brilliant casting in otherwise disappointing films. From George Clooney’s charismatic but misplaced turn as Batman in the neon-drenched Batman & Robin to Liev Schreiber’s intense and underutilized performance as Victor Creed in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ryan dissects how stellar actors were let down by weak scripts, poor direction, or misguided creative choices.

Through thoughtful critique and a touch of humor, Ryan explores the frustration and fascination of seeing exceptional talent trapped in subpar material—and what these performances still manage to teach us about the power of casting in cinema. This one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “They deserved so much better.”