The casting thread

[imlad]

On 8/4/2019 at 3:36 PM, DemandredFO said:

@imladsome those may be good choices especially for Thom and Tam I have a feeling some of those won't appear at all or will be killed after their first or second appearance. Like Morgase, who should probably be killed by Rahvin or in Rand's attack. Other probably will be combined, Like Liandrin, Alviarin and Galina will probably be one person, with extras playing others as needed.

Also if Adrian Paul is who I think he is, all I'll be hearing whenever Tam is There Can Be Only One.

Yep, that's who you think Adrian Paul is, and he was so much better than Christopher Lambert.

[Zorlon]

1 hour ago, imlad said:

Yep, that's who you think Adrian Paul is, and he was so much better than Christopher Lambert.

Wait, Christopher Lambert is in the show? Who is he playing and how will the writers ever resist mangling the book's plot however much they must to havr his character get in a sword fight with Tam?

 

Bah, if I cannot not have that, then at least let him play Lan just for sake of that one line he says to Tam in AMoL.

 

The meta value alone would make doing one of these worthwhile no matter the narrative cost.

[imlad]

5 minutes ago, Zorlon said:

Wait, Christopher Lambert is in the show? Who is he playing and how will the writers ever resist mangling the book's plot however much they must to havr his character get in a sword fight with Tam?

 

Bah, if I cannot not have that, then at least let him play Lan just for sake of that one line he says to Tam in AMoL.

 

The meta value alone would make doing one of these worthwhile no matter the narrative cost.

oh gods I hope they don't cast Lambert! He ruined the HIGHLANDER movies in my opinion (even though I loved watching those flicks). I prefer HIGHLANDER THE SERIES over the movies, and Duncan MacLeod over Connor any day. And that accent! *shudder*

[DemandredFO]

All I can say is if Paul is Tam then he has to have queen songs running for all his scenes

[Nym]

 

[Dagon Thyne]

always thought that David Thewlis would make a great Fain.  He can do the dark, crazy characters.  

[Dagon Thyne]

Morgause needs to be a major star.  She isn't in the series enough to not use her as a chance to have a big drawing name for the role.  

 

I say Nicole Kiddman.  She's a major star, and almost everyone's dream actor for the role. 

 

Sony and Amazon have been willing to splurge on big names for important minor roles in the past.  And she could serve as a spokesperson for the series, and do interviews to promote it as well.

[KingRodel]

Kidman's fine by me. I'd be interested to see Kate Winslet, though.

 

Also, not sure if Morgase is the kind of character who needs a big name. I wouldn't be surprised if her role is drastically trimmed.

[DemandredFO]

That's what we mean, Morgase will appear two or three times and then I advocate the approach of being killed by Rhavin or in the crossfire of Rand and Rhavin. The whole fleeing to the whitecloaks, assaulted by Valda and fleeing to Perrin is too complicated.

[agreddon]

On 8/9/2019 at 12:44 PM, DemandredFO said:

That's what we mean, Morgase will appear two or three times and then I advocate the approach of being killed by Rhavin or in the crossfire of Rand and Rhavin. The whole fleeing to the whitecloaks, assaulted by Valda and fleeing to Perrin is too complicated.

 

It's also a MeToo moment when you think about it.  Also, given the fact that they are going to have to adapt the material somewhat, depending on the actor you want you could expand the role.

[jd54psycho]

On 7/18/2019 at 7:41 AM, Hawaii Rod said:

  Hugh Laurie would be perfect for the role of Thom Merrillin.

 

 

This would be my dream casting for Thom.  Loved so much of his various works!

[DemandredFO]

All I have to say is that if when they announce the big three casting, I presume here, tomorrow, I'll be very disappointed. I think it's more likely if they announce Nyneave's casting tomorrow, maybe someone I vaguely heard of would do seeing as how complex she is. If they cast anyone Hollywood famous, like for roles that appear only a few times, they'd probably do it then. Also Rand better be the tallest one.

[Polskija]

If my wishes about the casting would come true, the show would be bankrupt pretty fast. 

 

Lan = Mads Mikkelsen

Lanfear = Eva Green

Thom = Peter Capaldi (Hugh Laurie would be brilliant and he can sing, too!)

Ishamael = Billy Zane (I KNOW!) 

 

I'm pretty sure I'll be happy with what ever they come up with, though. Those are just the ones I pretty much have in my head while going through the books. 

[Polskija]

So, this Josha Stradowski was just announced as Rand Al'Thor. 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4413036/

 

Quick look into his pictures, I can imagine him as the Dragon Reborn. Can do cool eyes, can do warm and playful. 

 

At 189cm he's also tall enough imo, because that was what we all really wanted to know! 

 

 

[Nym]

 

[Nym]

 

 

[Nym]

 

[SinisterDeath]

 

I can see Rand, Mat, & Perrin. Just not Nyneave so much, but here's hoping her acting is good! 
 

Also, I've Never heard of these actors before.

Edited August 14, 2019 by SinisterDeath

[Nym]

 

[SinisterDeath]

Wow

 

[Nym]

looks like thats it for today

 

 

Edited August 14, 2019 by Nym

[DemandredFO]

I like the fact I've never heard of these people, more of a chance they'll do it Justice

[Polskija]

So far I like what I'm seeing. Young actors/actresses that look the part. 

 

I'm especially happy for Madeleine Madden as Egwene and Barney Harris as Mat. 

 

Here's a short clip from Barney's IMDB: (WITH THE BLOODY HAT!)

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6905444/videoplayer/vi1536015385?ref_=nm_ov_vi

[SinisterDeath]

1 minute ago, Polskija said:

So far I like what I'm seeing. Young actors/actresses that look the part. 

 

I'm especially happy for Madeleine Madden as Egwene and Barney Harris as Mat. 

 

Here's a short clip from Barney's IMDB: (WITH THE BLOODY HAT!)

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6905444/videoplayer/vi1536015385?ref_=nm_ov_vi

Wow. That whole possession thing gives him an edge on playing Mat!

[SinisterDeath]

I just had a brilliant idea.
I think the fans should send Josha (or Rafe Judkins to give to Josha), a ton of tiny little boxes with a little card that says "Think outside the box".
I think it would be a hilarious story for him to tell, him being all confused about why he keeps getting all these little boxes.