But despite Islamist camaraderie between Hamas and the Turkish president, Arabs may still prefer an Arab leader to play the lead.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/10/28/qatar-middle-east-israel-hostages-hamas-gaza-mediator/

George apparently stipulated that he wanted “an actual 600-pound unknown” to play the lead role, and eventually dropped out when “the complications of that were too much”.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/james-corden-reveals-major-oscars-role-he-almost-played_uk_63b56cb8e4b0cbfd55e52ed1

Jesse Plemons, who has previously worked with Scorsese in “The Irishman,” will play the lead detective role.

Source: https://mndaily.com/279348/arts-entertainment/the-newest-film-from-martin-scorsese-killers-of-the-flower-moon-will-be-released-next-week/

Wilkinson later said that film proved two things—that "I could play the lead role in a movie" and that "I could play an American lead role."

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/344501/actors-roles-included-in-the-bedroom-full-monty.html