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Robert W. Sullivan IV | Cinema Symbolism 2, Occult Casting, & More Movie Magic
Occult Casting, The Matrix Reloaded and The Omega Man
"Occult casting" is defined as the intentional selection of actors to carry "cultural valences" or esoteric baggage from previous roles into new films. An example is Anthony Zerbe in The Matrix Reloaded, whose dialogue mirrors his role in the 1971 film The Omega Man. This technique is described as cinematic sorcery used to reinforce Gnostic themes of dualism and reversal in the viewer's subconscious.
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