Breakthrough role
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In the theatre, film, and television industries, a breakthrough role, also known as a breakout role,[1] is a role performed by an actor or actress which contributed significantly to the development of their career and the beginning of critical recognition. A breakthrough role is often a significant increase in importance in the actor's part, such as moving up from a minor character to one of the main cast or a "high impact" role in a film, play or show which has mainstream success and results in the actor's widespread recognition and popularity.[2] A breakthrough performance has also been defined as one which "attracts the attention of film critics, or receives rave reviews and is subsequently nominated for many major awards".[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Smith, Michael. "Breakout role revisited". Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ↑ Squire, Jason E. (1 May 2006). The Movie Business Book. McGraw-Hill Education (UK). p. 226. ISBN 978-0-335-22002-1.
- ↑ Porter, Lynnette (3 June 2013). Benedict Cumberbatch, In Transition: An Unauthorised Performance Biography. Andrews UK Limited. p. 170. ISBN 978-1-78092-437-3.