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Coppola’s approach to casting is deeply rooted in his theater background, focusing on personality over rigid script adherence.
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Most directors look for a "Type A" actor—someone who fits the archetype. Coppola, however, casts for the conflict within. He famously cast Marlon Brando in The Godfather not as the aging Don, but as the monster who loves his family. He cast a young, teary-eyed Andy Garcia as the fiery Vincent Mancini. Coppola’s approach to casting is deeply rooted in