Cast for Death of a
Salesmen by Arthur Miller
Willy- Johnny Depp
I chose Johnny Depp for the role of Willy because of his
previous roles he has played before. I see many of the same attributes of
Willy’s character found in one of Johnny most famous characters known as
Captain Jack Sparrow. Both characters live in their own little world or bubble
so to speak. They are striving for a “Dream”; however, both characters fail to
realize the reality of the situation.
Linda- Angelina Jolie
I chose Angelina Jolie for this role for her personality
that she has and portrays in her movies. She could easily play the role of
Willy’s wife. Linda is a very loyal, passionate and loving wife. She is also
the backbone of the family and has held the family together through all of Willy’s
delusions and dreams of the future. Sometime she her-self falls victim to Willy’s
dreams; however, when the end of the day comes she is the foundation of the
family and she reality. I believe that Angelina Jolie is probably one of the
few women who could pull off this role the only other I could think of is Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Biff- Adam Sandler
Biff has a much laid back mentality and has failed a lot in
life recently. Even though he has failed at many things; he has very serious
moments in the play. For the character of Biff I have chosen Adam Sandler. Adam
is a very well-known comedian but he has played serious roles in the past to
perfection.
Happy- Mark Wahlberg
Happy is a character who is out to make a name for himself.
He has always lived in the shadow of his older brother Biff. He is never given
the true one on one attention from his father because of his older brother. His
character to me seems like he is soul searching for himself.
