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These tough economic times are taking their toll on every industry, including the movie biz. Empire has just released a helpful feature titled “Credit Crunch Casting,” which lists cheap replacements for A-list actors. For example, Johnny Depp in the role of Captain Jack Sparrow could command up to $56 million. Movie studios on a budget might want to consider “swagger-meister” Russell Brand instead. Brand already looks the part too, so less hair and makeup necessary. 

If you’re looking for a sexy but substantive, intelligent female lead, you might think of Natalie Portman. But as Empire points out, Anna Friel provides smarts and dark-haired beauty at a sweet discount. Casting a role for a sweet-faced young brunette? Look past It Girl Anne Hathaway to former almost-It Girl Emmy Rossum, who hasn’t worked since Phantom of the Opera.  Angelina Jolie is pretty pricey these days, so how about giving the similarly sexy, dangerous, and intense Shannyn Sossaman’s career a boost? The list goes on, with 18 alternatives to big name stars. Check out other suggestions here.

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