The audience has become hawkish about authenticity. In 2024 and beyond, casting a thin actor in a fatsuit to play "Curvy Charlotte" (think The Nutty Professor or Shallow Hal in reverse) is career suicide. It is viewed not as acting, but as cosplay of oppression.
The Curvy Revolution: Navigating Casting and Representation in Charlotte
Casting a curvy role requires sensitivity to ensure actors feel comfortable and are judged on talent, not just objectification.