Owen Wilson Is an Actor Who Has Acted in Many

question 35

Multiple Choice

Owen Wilson is an actor who has acted in many action comedy films. In contrast, Tom Cruise has acted in many serious action films. How might the theory of specialization be applied to them?

• A) Owen Wilson has fully specialized in action comedy movies while Tom Cruise has fully specialized in serious action movies.
• B) Due to filmography protectionism, Owen Wilson is unable to secure serious action roles, and Tom Cruise is unable to secure action comedy roles.
• C) Casting directors see Owen Wilson as relatively better at action comedy roles and Tom Cruise as relatively better at serious action roles and cast them accordingly.
• D) Owen Wilson does not have the talent necessary to act in more serious films.