Casting decisions and why
Shawn Reed may be compared to Daniel Radcliffe as Daniel Radcliffe is often the main character in a film and with Shawn having the camera and being in the film the entire time. Also he has studied drama to an A* level in GCSE and is currently studying this for his A levels. He also undertakes acting outside of school which has provided him with the necessary skills to perform such a role that would often be seen by the actor Daniel Radcliffe, if not a better performer.
Joe Wright could be compared to the decorated horror actor Jack Nicholson as along with Shawn Reed he studied drama to an A* level for GCSE therefore he has a range of abilities that he can apply to this murderer role. This ability means he can portray the characteristics of a psychopath. As a result of this he can play the normal person he is shown as at the start of the clip but can change to a crazed murderer at the end of it.
Jordan Parker may be compared to Zachary Quinto as they share the key characteristic of wearing similar glasses. As well as this in American Horror Story he dies quite soon which is relative to Jordan in our opening title sequence as he dies first. In the sequence Jordan is shown as being quite timid and afraid which relates to the actor as he is quite cowardly.
Erin Murphy |
Matthew Lillard (Scream) |
Erin Murphy may be compared to Matthew Lillard for his performance in Scream as he is one of the killers in the film which is similar to Erin in the opening title sequence as he is one of the murderers. As well as this in Scream, Matthew is quite fearless and psychopathic in the film which is similar to the character Erin plays.