Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Is this a deliberate insult?

I like both these actors but even I think this is insane. I think that companies are just searching for any popular actor who they think bring in money instead of hiring the person best suited for the role despite their popularity. It's disgusting, casting directors need to be holding auditions, of both popular actors and no-namers and however is best should get the role. I am also sick of people supporting this type of big name only casting, ask about any in development film on this board and you'll get 20 people saying Johnny Depp should play the lead in that, ugh people need to expand their thinking. It's getting to the point now where you are just better off watching Indie and foreign films at least someone is putting the effort into those.