Worst Regional Accents by actors

[wombat2u2004]

I have always wondered why they don't use an actor who is from the specific area where the actor in the movie is from. Wouldn't that be easier and obviously sound more authentic?

That isn't always that possible Pam. Perhaps so with this day and age type films, but still the problem would lie in getting that perfect person for a particular role.
I think more actors should be putting the effort in to sound more authentic within their roles, it is not a hard ability, but I think a lot of the producers, directors, casting agents, actors and the like simply don't care.
On the other hand, you do get some actors who do care, like Robin Williams, Meryl Streep.....brilliant actors like that.
Have you seen Streep in "Out of Africa" and "Sophies Choice" ??? Her accents were flawless !!!! A true actor !!!!! One who puts her heart and soul into her roles....and because of that, she is probably one of the best actors of this day and age.
Unfortunately, not too many actors have that ability, and it's because really they can't be bothered to learn it.
Wom

[elizabethann]

Karen did you ever see The Perfect Storm? If you want a bad accent, listen to Diane Lane in that movie. I cringe every time I hear it.