Incredible behind the scenes facts about Casablanca

[post_page_title]Out of his comfort zone[/post_page_title]
“Casablanca” was a massive change of pace for Bogart. Before he took on the role of Rick Blaine, he’d only ever played dramatic roles in noir films. The romance genre wasn’t something he was used to, but he tried his hand at it nevertheless. Thankfully, the risk paid off, as his character’s relationship with Ilsa Lund is one of the most beloved cinematic romances of all time. The reason he’d become somewhat typecast in his roles is due to his demeanor and the lisp he developed after damaging his lip.