surprising roles

[sər-ˈprī-ziŋ rōlz]
noun phrasepl: surprising roles
papéis surpreendentes
1. unexpected or astonishing character parts in film, theater, or other performances that differ from an actor's typical roles
The actor took on surprising roles in indie films that showcased her dramatic range.
A atriz assumiu papéis surpreendentes em filmes independentes que demonstraram sua amplitude dramática.
2. positions or functions that are unexpected or remarkable in a given context
The CEO played surprising roles in the startup's early success.
O CEO desempenhou papéis surpreendentes no sucesso inicial da startup.
This phrase is commonly used in entertainment and film criticism in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the growing interest in diverse cinema and actors exploring non-traditional characters. In the USA, it's frequently used in Hollywood discourse to describe actors challenging their public personas.
NYC Slang
wild casting choices / out-of-character gigs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unexpected rolesastonishing partsunconventional charactersremarkable positions
Antonyms / Antônimos
typical rolesexpected partsconventional characterspredictable positions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
papéis surpreendentes
standard usage in contemporary Portuguese
São Paulo
papéis inesperados
common alternative in urban contexts
Portugal
papéis inesperados/surpreendentes
both terms are used equally in European Portuguese

Related Words

castingcharacter developmentperformancedramatic rangeunconventionalunexpected

Related Idioms & Phrases

against type
out of left field
left field casting
break the mold
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