Christopher Nolan is known for inspired casting choices, and one of his most genius, unconventional castings was a supporting player in The Prestige. Nolan blends unexpected casting with deep character work, resulting in performances that surprise and captivate audiences and critics. For example, the casting announcements for both Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight and Harry Styles as Alex in Dunkirk were met with skepticism, but the performances won over audiences. Likewise, Bowies portrayal of Nikola Tesla in The Prestige stands out as one of Nolan’s best casting decisions.
