I think the reason Meat doesn't play many leading roles is due to the fact he has carved out a niche as a well respected character actor. I think those kinds of roles are more of a stretch for an actor then many leading roles. Ever watch a movie and think the leading actor did a good job, but don't you think "so and so" made the movie great?
Think of his roles in Fight Club, Crazy in Alabama or Formula 51 and when he comes on the screen you really notice his presence. Each of those characters were as different from each other as could be, yet they were all good characters for Meat to perform. Many leading actors are locked into a certain type of role and don't get many opportunities to play a variety of characters.
Just my take on the issue.
Jules
