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Her acting and chemistry with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was the best and most consistent part of the show
you’re too unconventional looking
Whoever said that to her should be punched in the mouth. She’s hot.
unconventional
different from what is usual or from the way most people do things
Is this not a fairly accurate description of her appearance? You might think she’s hot, but it’s objective reality that very tall, strong women are uncommon and generally considered less attractive in modern, Western societies. It’s not even just aboit attractiveness, it’s about whether audiences will find her relatable/believable in certain types of roles when her physique is so unusual…
Not the person you replied to, but I take exception with the word “too” in front of unconventional.
Obviously we know now that she was perfect in the role of Brienne. The main reason (for me, anyway) why film and tv largely suck now is because studios want the “safe” and “conventional” choice for every role. I’m also well over 6 feet tall, I want my tall queens well represented on the screen.
ETA: tall men don’t seem to have a problem getting roles. The stigma against tall women is just dumb to me.
That’s because tall men are considered conventionally attractive.
Maybe more men should be taller.
I know how that sounds, and that’s the same as saying more women should be “conventional looking”, whatever the fuck that means.
That’s the issue i had with it. The “too” seems harsh. She’s legit hot just big.
I figured as much, and I was pretty sure I caught your angle on it, but I didn’t want to speak for you.
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Neil Newbon was unconventional, so he made it big in voice acting. Owen Wilson broke his nose, threw out convention, and didn’t bother with plastic surgery. Steve Buscemi, Willem Dafoe, John Malkovich, and many others don’t look “conventional”.
I’m thinking that conventionality is overrated and unnecessary as a casting decision.
Yes, but there also needs to be the roles available. Villain roles for ugly/creepy men are everywhere and have been throughout history. Roles for tall, strong women have generally been very rare.
I always loved that character. So, cheers to Gwendoline Christie 🥂
