Juno Temple speaks on the importance of women being cast in roles for their ability over looks

Publish date: 2024-04-11

Juno Temple has spoken of the importance of women being cast for their talent over their looks in television and film.

The actress, 32, who plays Bettye McCartt in The Offer spoke to the Radio Times about a scene in the second episode of the Paramount+ series when her character and Andrea Eastman (Stephanie Koenig) discuss how women are cast in movies, joking with some truth that it's about who they've slept with.

But Juno insists she cares far more about what her fellow female stars can bring to the screen when it comes to performance than any aesthetics, adding that she finds it difficult to silence the 'little devil inside your own head' with social media pushing unattainable values of beauty.

Values: Juno Temple, 32, has spoken of the importance of women being cast for their talent over their looks in television and film

Values: Juno Temple, 32, has spoken of the importance of women being cast for their talent over their looks in television and film

She explained: 'Talent is what I care about most. When it comes to my personal everyday life, I’m a woman and I’m my own harshest critic. 

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'We’re living in a time where, with constant access to social media and ideas of what is considered beautiful and interesting, it’s hard not to be a little devil inside your own head. 

'I never thought that I was going to be a great beauty who would make someone pass out when I walk into a room. I’ve always thought I’ve got to be good at my job.

Looking back: The actress, who plays Bettye McCartt in The Offer, recalled a series scene when her character joked with some truth that casting is about who they've slept with

Looking back: The actress, who plays Bettye McCartt in The Offer, recalled a series scene when her character joked with some truth that casting is about who they've slept with

Interview: Juno spoke to the current issue of the Radio Times

Interview: Juno spoke to the current issue of the Radio Times

'I think that time has passed. I don’t think people think, "Oh, she’s pretty, are we going to cast her?" I think people want actors to be transformative. 

'It’s about being open to being moulded to a vision.'

Meanwhile, the star said she's delighted to be working in the 'golden era of TV', adding that there's a lot of 'bravery' happening with regards to the projects being made in the industry at the moment.  

Almost exactly 50 years after The Godfather was released in cinemas, Paramount+ unveiled the new trailer for The Offer in March this year.

Miles Teller stars in the 10-episode series as legendary producer Albert S. Ruddy, who was tasked with bringing Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather to life.

While today The Godfather is considered one of the best movies of all-time, it faced an incredibly difficult journey to the big screen, which is outlined in the series.

Television magic: Almost exactly 50 years after The Godfather was released in cinemas, Paramount+ unveiled the new trailer for The Offer in March this year

Television magic: Almost exactly 50 years after The Godfather was released in cinemas, Paramount+ unveiled the new trailer for The Offer in March this year

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