Jim C is an interesting pic for Lan, as is Hugh Jackman. I'm sorry but I think Joe Manganiello simply wouldn't be taken seriously as Lan. My personal pick, and I think may be more realistic due to relatively low exposure(AKA, budget friendly) is Adrian Bower. He played Leofric on The Last Kingdom. I see Lan as a rougher type of man, the type who dwells in the grittier reality of walking in the Light. The type of guy capable of molding the Dragon Reborn early. 

is a good look at some of his work on The Last Kingdom. That's my pick. Just imagine that man screaming "Tai'shar Shienar!". Only that man can make me believe the Dragon Reborn would be truly inspired to "face it on your feet". And if you're familiar with the show at all, you know he's capable of pulling off the recurring line such as "sheep herder" for Rand...as seen in this clip...please excuse the language should you choose to view it. Nothing crazy, but it's worth noting prior to viewing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD6kFxF0MvQ. Unfortunately, Leofric was killed in season 1....which means Mr. Bower is AVAILABLE!!! That is..if he hasn't accepted any other roles. Thoughts?

I think Adrian Bower who played Leofric on The Last Kingdom would be a good pick for Lan.

Hello!

I'm laktoes intolerant :(

I'm sorry to hear that. It's a wordplay name for my Tauren Druid...because he has hooves..not toes...and, you know, the whole Tauren-Cow stereotype :/

Greetings!

 

I am new, both to the series and this community. I think I ripped a hole in the space time continuum while reading EOTW. I just began book 2, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I was glad to find Ba'alzamon was still rocking a severely burned appearance under his robes in the prologue :). I'm looking forward to what lies ahead in the series, as well as enjoying interacting with all of you along the way. I also would like to keep up with any further discussions into Sony's plans for a new TV series, so if anyone has any news on the NEW attempt...I would appreciate it. No need to re-hash the REE attempt, I think that has been discussed at plenty enough length.