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Breckin Meyer's role in Clueless: Breckin Meyer (who played Mitt) was also a recomitted-detail

#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film The Craft (1996), who was the most famous actor in it at the time of release, and what other notable films were they in?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

At the time of its release on May 3, 1996, the most famous actor in The Craft was Neve Campbell.

While the film featured an ensemble of rising stars, Campbell was already a household name in the United States due to her starring role as Julia Salinger on the hit teen drama Party of Five (which had debuted in 1994 and won a Golden Globe earlier in 1996).

Neve Campbell: Most Famous at Release

Industry reports and retrospectives consistently identify Campbell as the most recognizable face of the "coven" at the time. Her television popularity was a significant draw for the film’s target teen demographic. Though The Craft was her breakthrough into mainstream film, she was the only member of the core quartet who was already a fixture of a top-rated American television series.

Notable Films and Roles (Pre- and Post-Release)

At the time of release and in the immediate year following, Campbell's notable works included:

Party of Five (1994–2000): Her primary source of fame, where she played the sensitive middle sibling of the Salinger family.
Scream (1996): Released just seven months after The Craft in December 1996, this film catapulted her from a TV star to an international "Scream Queen." She played the lead, Sidney Prescott.
The Canterville Ghost (1996): A TV movie released earlier the same year in which she starred alongside Patrick Stewart.
Wild Things (1998): Shortly after her mid-90s breakout, she starred in this cult erotic thriller, further solidifying her status as a leading lady.

Other Notable Cast Members

While Neve Campbell held the most commercial fame, two other cast members were significantly established:

Fairuza Balk (Nancy Downs): Balk was arguably the most "acclaimed" actor in the cast. She was well-known as a former child star, having played Dorothy Gale in Disney's Return to Oz (1985) and the lead in The Worst Witch (1986). She had also recently won an Independent Spirit Award for her role in Gas Food Lodging (1992).
Christine Taylor (Laura Lizzie): She was very recognizable to 1996 audiences for her "perfect" portrayal of Marcia Brady in the hit comedy The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), released just a year prior.
Robin Tunney (Sarah Bailey): Although the film's lead, she was relatively new to audiences, with her only other major credit being the cult ensemble film Empire Records (1995).

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] The Craft was released on May 3, 1996.

[2] Neve Campbell was widely considered the most famous cast member at the time due to her role on Party of Five.

[3] While 'household name' implies universal recognition, Campbell was certainly a 'teen idol' and the most famous of the cast. Party of Five had low ratings initially but gained popularity after winning the Golden Globe in Jan 1996.

[4] Party of Five debuted in 1994.

[5] Party of Five won the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama in January 1996.

[6] Scream was released on December 20, 1996, approximately 7 months after The Craft.

[7] The Canterville Ghost aired on January 27, 1996.

[8] Fairuza Balk starred as Dorothy in Return to Oz (1985).

[9] Fairuza Balk starred in The Worst Witch (1986).

[10] Fairuza Balk won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for Gas Food Lodging (1992).

[11] Christine Taylor played Marcia Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie (1995).

[12] Robin Tunney starred in Empire Records (1995).

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Breckin Meyer's role in Clueless

Breckin Meyer (who played Mitt) was also a recognizable face to the teen audience due to his role as Travis in the massive hit 'Clueless' (1995), which is worth noting alongside the other cast members' fame.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Who was the most famous actor in Scream at the time of its release?

#02 Did The Craft win any awards?

#03 What was the box office of The Craft vs Scream?

#S SOURCES

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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At the time of its release on May 3, 1996, the most famous actor in **The Craft** was **Neve Campbell**. While the film featured an ensemble of rising stars, Campbell was already a household name in the United States due to her starring role as Julia Salinger on the hit teen drama **Party of Five** (which had debuted in 1994 and won a Golden Globe earlier in 1996). ### Neve Campbell: Most Famous at Release Industry reports and retrospectives consistently identify Campbell as the most recognizable face of the "coven" at the time. Her television popularity was a significant draw for the film’s target teen demographic. Though *The Craft* was her breakthrough into mainstream film, she was the only member of the core quartet who was already a fixture of a top-rated American television series. ### Notable Films and Roles (Pre- and Post-Release) At the time of release and in the immediate year following, Campbell's notable works included: * ***Party of Five* (1994–2000):** Her primary source of fame, where she played the sensitive middle sibling of the Salinger family. * ***Scream* (1996):** Released just seven months after *The Craft* in December 1996, this film catapulted her from a TV star to an international "Scream Queen." She played the lead, Sidney Prescott. * ***The Canterville Ghost* (1996):** A TV movie released earlier the same year in which she starred alongside Patrick Stewart. * ***Wild Things* (1998):** Shortly after her mid-90s breakout, she starred in this cult erotic thriller, further solidifying her status as a leading lady. --- ### Other Notable Cast Members While Neve Campbell held the most commercial fame, two other cast members were significantly established: * **Fairuza Balk (Nancy Downs):** Balk was arguably the most "acclaimed" actor in the cast. She was well-known as a former child star, having played Dorothy Gale in Disney's **Return to Oz** (1985) and the lead in **The Worst Witch** (1986). She had also recently won an Independent Spirit Award for her role in **Gas Food Lodging** (1992). * **Christine Taylor (Laura Lizzie):** She was very recognizable to 1996 audiences for her "perfect" portrayal of Marcia Brady in the hit comedy **The Brady Bunch Movie** (1995), released just a year prior. * **Robin Tunney (Sarah Bailey):** Although the film's lead, she was relatively new to audiences, with her only other major credit being the cult ensemble film **Empire Records** (1995).

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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At the time of The Craft's release in May 1996, Neve Campbell was the most famous cast member, primarily due to her role as Julia Salinger on the TV drama Party of Five, which had won a Golden Globe earlier that year. While Fairuza Balk was a critically acclaimed former child star (Return to Oz) and Christine Taylor was recognizable from The Brady Bunch Movie, Campbell was the primary draw for the teen demographic. Scream was released seven months later, in December 1996.

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