Why are Greek actors never cast to play Greek characters in film?

Why are Greek actors never cast to play Greek characters in film?

Because they don’t fit with Hollywood’s ideal image of what a Greek looks like. Here are some Greeks who tried to work in the movie’s industry and failed, although they are very good actors:

Nicos Psaras

George Karamichos

Ioanna Triantafyllidou

Zoe Laskari

Ioannis Papazisis

In the highly recommended video below, a Greek actress will explain to you much better than I can what is happening (starting at 8:16).

Unfortunately, Greeks don’t look Greek enough!

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