The film director wants an actress for the lead role of Lucy who perfectly fits the description that appears in the original screenplay. He is not willing to consider actresses who do not resemble the character as she is described in the screenplay, no matter how talented they are. The screenplay describes Lucy as an average-sized, forty something ¹ red-head, with deep brown eyes, very fair skin, and a brilliant smile. The casting agent has four actresses in mind. Which two should he shortlist?

Article 1 :  is a stunning red-haired beauty who is 5'9" and in her mid-twenties. Her eyes are brown and she has an olive complexion.

Article 2 :  has red hair, big brown eyes, and a fair complexion. She is in her mid-forties and is 5'5".

Article 3 :  is 5'4" and of medium build. She has red hair, brown eyes, and is in her early forties.

Article 4 :  is a vis a blue-eyed redhead in her early thirties. She's of very slight build and stands at 5'.

Article 5 :  is a black-eyed redhead in her early twenties. She's accomplished and extremely talented.

Given: The film director wants an actress for the lead role of Lucy who perfectly fits the description that appears in the original screenplay. He is not willing to consider actresses who do not resemble the character as she is described in the screenplay, no matter how talented they are. The screenplay describes Lucy as an average-sized, forty something 1 red-head, with deep brown eyes, very fair skin, and a brilliant smile. The casting agent has four actresses in mind.

So, the film direction should shortlist: →

Article 1 :  is a stunning red-haired beauty who is 5'9" and in her mid-twenties. Her eyes are brown and she has an olive complexion. → Reject, because she has olive complexion but very fair skin is required.

Article 2 :  has red hair, big brown eyes, and a fair complexion. She is in her mid-forties and is 5'5". → Shortlisted

Article 3 :  is 5'4" and of medium build. She has red hair, brown eyes, and is in her early forties. → Shortlisted

Article 4 :  is a vis a blue-eyed redhead in her early thirties. She's of very slight build and stands at 5'. → Reject, because she has blue eyes but deep brown eyes are required.

Article 5 :  is a black-eyed redhead in her early twenties. She's accomplished and extremely talented. → Reject, because she has black eyes but deep brown eyes are required.

Thus, the film direction should shortlist actress 2 and 3.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.