Throwing in the word “younger” seems unnecessarily rude on Abram’s part. If he had constructive notes for Olyphant, that’s one thing, but Olyphant can’t do anything about his age. I can’t help but think that it would have been kinder to leave age out of it.
I guess that’s the reality of Hollywood, but damn.
I don’t think Abrahams was blaming Olyphant for his age, just that Kirk’s role needed to be cast with a young actor. Olyphant doesn’t meet that requirement. How should he have said that?
Hollywood actors are very aware of the requirements for the kinds of roles they take. I doubt he was offended.
They cast for roles that require people to be “the ugly friend” or whatever. Do you think those people get upset when they get the roles?