Cizick's Hamlet

Bald Ham Cast List

Brayden Cizick

• Amazing Actor, has shown a gigantic range of roles he can fit into.
• Whether it be a comedic or lighthearted role such as Jerry and Marge go large, or a deep role in Breaking Bad, he's amazing at them all.
• Nearing end of career, could use a role in classic play.
• Fits the characterization of flawed mentor character to a tee, with his role in Breaking Bad being his biggest role to date.
• Has been a dad to a weirdo before, with his sons in Malcolm in the Middle being total weirdos.
• Bald

Famous for Breaking Bad & Malcolm in the Middle

Why he fits

King Hamlet

Bryan Cranston

• Has shown he can play an evil character with many main antagonist roles, including Whiplash(as pictured) and with his excellent portrayal of J. Jonah Jameson in the Spider-Man movies.
• Excellent at conveying main emotions used by Claudius, which are a facade of happiness and genuinity, masking hate and a vile interior.
• Bald

Known for Whiplash, Spider-Man, and Law & Order

Why he fits

King Claudius

J.K. Simmons

• Shown he can play a female, with his comedic relief role in Hairspray, a critically-acclaimed film.
• Iconic Actor, with his huge roles in Grease, Pulp Fiction, and many others
• Was Chosen because I didn't want to be disrespectful should any of the female bald actors be bald for reasons out of their control.

• Is indeed Bald

Known for Grease, Pulp Fiction, and Hairspray

Why he fits

Queen Gertrude

John Travolta

• Has been acting from a young age, plenty of experience and main roles.
• Has played roles in older settings, with his smash hit Legend.
• Phenomenal Actor, with over 20 wins for major awards, and over 80 nominations.
• Went through a character arc or two outside of acting with him getting clean from his delinquency of his early years.
• Has Aura
• Was bald

Known for Venom I, II, & III, Legend, The Dark Knight

why he fits

Hamlet

Tom Hardy

• One of the most heralded actresses in the world, with major headlining roles.
• Has shown she can play roles like Ophelia where they're in love with main flawed hero, such as Padme or in the film Brothers
• Was Bald for multiple roles, so bonus points

Known for Star Wars, V for Vendetta, and Black Swan

Why she fits

Ophelia

Natalie Portman

• Another Child Actor, very talented, began acting before his age reached double digits.
• Near Tom Hardy's age, helps realism, as they're within two years of age to one another.
• Shown to be psychotic or evil characters, in Jarhead as pictured, as well as Nightcrawler and Demolition.
• Also Bald

Known for Spider-Man, Prisoners, and Nightcrawler

Why he fits

Laertes

Jake Gyllenhaal

• Actor just looks diabolical
• Known for being a villain, in Princess Bride, as well as Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon
• Has many acclaimed roles, used to limelight, as he was born in the 1940s, so very old.
• Bald, perhaps not fully bald, but he's so spectacular, that we made an exception.

Known for Big Bang Theory and Princess Bride

Why he fits

Polonius

Wallace Shawn

• Freak Athlete, played in NFL
• Classic Actor, with many credits under his belt
• Fits the lighthearted friend role very well, with White Chicks, as well as some other comedic relief roles
• Has also played some very serious roles, showing his range in roles and acting.
• Very very bald

Known for many Acting Roles

Why he fits

Horatio

Terry Crews

• Was a wrestler for years, portraying the Rock, a very popular character.
• Has been acting since the mid 2000s, and has compiled an alright catalogue.
• Very muscular, with his background in football, as well as aforementioned wrestling.
• Fits the intimidating but goofy attitude, with him having roles as Maui, but also as villains.
• Bald

Known for being The Rock, Jumanji, and other roles

Why he fits

Rosencrantz

Dwayne Johnson

• World renowned in the film industry
• Very physically fit
• Fits the intimidating description as well
• Also very bald

Known for his various careers

why he fits

Guildenstern

Steve Wolfe

• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0186505/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Bryan%2520
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0799777/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_J.K
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000237/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_John%2520T
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362766/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_TOm%2520H
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000204/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_0_nm_7_in_0_q_Natal
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0350453/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Jake%2520G
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001728/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_Wallace%2520Sh
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0187719/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_Terry%2520C
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0425005/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Dway
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1022686/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Steve%2520Wolfe
• Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 author. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. [London] :The Folio Society, 1954.

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