Playing Against Type/Web Original

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Examples of Playing Against Type in Web Original works include:

  • Most fans know YouTube star Toby Turner for playing comedic roles, but they got an unexpected surprise when Toby appeared on Black Box TV episode "This Is For You Baby!" as a vengeful boyfriend and psychopathic murderer. The writers state in the commentary that they picked Toby for the role precisely because people were used to him being funny.
  • Nathan Fillion, known for playing the roguish hero, playing self-absorbed Captain Hammer in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
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