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Notorious 03 - Crafting a Villain

Jun 21, 2024
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ANECDOTE

Olivia's Reality TV Horror

  • Olivia Fraser became one of Australia's most hated reality TV villains after her controversial appearance on Married at First Sight.
  • She faced extreme harassment, including women yelling threats outside her home, showing the harsh impact of reality TV villain editing.
ANECDOTE

Olivia's Long Audition Journey

  • Olivia dreamed of being on Married at First Sight to find love and auditioned for three years before being cast.
  • She felt special with each callback, eager to meet the person she was meant to be with.
INSIGHT

Villain Roles Are Precast

  • Reality TV casts villains by typecasting people as "no bullshit" or ruthless before filming begins.
  • Producers look for those who will generate conflict to fill the villain roles early in casting.
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