Thanks To 3D CGI Recreations, We Can See How Actors Compare To The Historical Figures They Play

Period pieces and historical dramas are most people's only reference for famous historical figures and events, but they shouldn't be trusted as 100% accurate. Movies often fudge details, and casting is a prime example. Instead of choosing actors who resemble the historical figures, Hollywood tends to cast A-list actors who are popular at the time. This leads to inauthentic portrayals at best and blatant inaccuracies at worst. Portraying historical figures accurately is challenging due to the lack of authentic depictions in history textbooks. We don't know what William Shakespeare looked like, but researchers are getting closer to the truth. With new technology, they can recreate the faces of historical figures lost to time. These CGI recreations are stunningly detailed. Compare the actors who played historical figures to their real-life counterparts and see who got it right and who missed the mark.