9 Stars Who Should be Cast in Woody Allen Movies

Penelope Cruz, who will be starring in yet another Woody Allen film, thanked the director during her 2009 Oscar acceptance speech for creating a number of great roles for women. She could've thanked him for creating great roles for a certain type of star: the thinking, compulsively relatable thespian who can balance with sophisticated ease with exasperation. Here are nine who deserve a spot in Woody Allen's magnificent oeuvre.

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