They’re Not ACTING, They’re Just Being Themselves...

Are we watching talented actors… or just celebrities playing themselves over and over again? In this deep-dive video essay, I break down Hollywood’s obsession with casting the same few actors, like The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, Jack Black, Awkwafina, Chris Pratt, and more, who seem to play the exact same character in every single movie. Why does Hollywood keep hiring them? What even makes a "good actor" anymore? And how did we get to a point where personality replaced performance? We’ll take a closer look at performances in films like Jumanji, Black Adam, School of Rock, Minecraft, and beyond, while also exploring what real acting should look like. This is more than just a rant, it’s a breakdown of how mainstream cinema is losing depth in favour of familiar faces and safe performances. Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - The personality actor 09:38 - What's good acting? 15:30 - What's changed? Instagram -   / marinamcbain   TikTok -   / marinaswrld   Thanks for watching :p