Leading Men
As a new wave of young actors like Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Michael B Jordan dominate the big screen, Screenshot explores how the Hollywood heartthrob has evolved.
As a new wave of young actors like Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Michael B Jordan dominate the big screen, Screenshot looks at how the Hollywood heartthrob has evolved over time.
Mark talks to critic Christina Newland about the history of the leading man in Hollywood.
Ellen speaks to casting director Susan Shopmaker about what it is exactly that makes a leading man. Ellen then talks to actor Jason Isaacs playing one of Hollywood's archetypal leading men; Cary Grant.
Producer: Jane Long
A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
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- Fri 2 Oct 202619:15BBC Radio 4
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