Typecasting can be a double-edged sword. 

An actor should never be pigeonholed into playing only one sort of character. With that being said, if they’re lucky enough to become famous for a specific role, no matter how far their range deviates, their iconic turn can be a touchpoint in relation to wherever they stray, wielded for artistic effect.

Case in point: 

I would never claim that Seann William Scott can only do Stifler. But whenever he shows up on screen, it’s safe to assume that many audiences will think of ol’ Steve. Whether intentional or not, this connection can’t help but interact with our perception of his latest movie.

The Wrath of Becky casts him as the leader of a far-right hate group. Embodying this fuck in Stifler’s body opens up associations between these abhorrent bros and the American Pie bros.

… all culminating in a Stifler’s mom punchline.