Comparing with the films of other genres, selection of a right cast for historical films is an arduous task. The objective of making a historical must be to elevate particular personality or the cultures and traditions prevailed in particular period. Moreover, the film needs to explore new places though its Pan American release so that the justice could be made for sweating it out in the make of the film.
In fact, only talented superstars can do justice for historical films. As their business stamina and charisma among the masses are predominantly more, their selection would be a wise decision for the filmmakers.
Of course, the superstars need to give their inputs to the best. First of all, they should do heavy workouts, to get their bodies chiseled. They needn't mouth lengthy dialogues dramatically as it was to be the common practice in olden days. Handsome looks, suitability of the character, subtle and sensible performance are just enough to do a historical film.
Like any other filmmaker, a true historical filmmaker can be satisfied only when his movie gets a wider release and record openings collections. Then only the royalty lies in the genre gets selected.