I do understand certain peoples notion of how the main characters should appear. For myself I was a bit taken aback by the choices. Having had time to reflect on those choices, I believe it will be a success or failure - not according to the appearance of these characters - but by their ability to portray these characters; and most importantly by the Director's ability to give context and meaning to the scenes that are chosen to carry the story.
I would point out that the written media is (IMO) the most beautiful mode in which to pass on ideas/themes/stories. The beauty resides in your own imagination. Despite Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson - bless his soul for finishing my most loved Fantasy series) having written the books, I and quite obviously other claim these books and characters as our own. But remember, this is your own imagining. Don't impinge upon the imaginings of others - nothing can best the picture in your own mind.
I also, 15 years ago, read George R R Martin's series - such as it was at that time. It follows relatively closely the text, yet still takes a great deal of license in certain parts. Damn the man for not finishing those books!
In any case, what was delivered was simply brilliant - amazing!
I am full of eager anticipation to see what this will be.
My advice is - wait and see. Don't taint your view with sour grumblings that stem from the picture in your own head. That picture no doubt is different to mine - and his - and hers - and the next person
Brandon Sanderson discusses changes to the WoT TV show
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I do understand certain peoples notion of how the main characters should appear. For myself I was a bit taken aback by the choices. Having had time to reflect on those choices, I believe it will be a success or failure - not according to the appearance of these characters - but by their ability to portray these characters; and most importantly by the Director's ability to give context and meaning to the scenes that are chosen to carry the story.
I would point out that the written media is (IMO) the most beautiful mode in which to pass on ideas/themes/stories. The beauty resides in your own imagination. Despite Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson - bless his soul for finishing my most loved Fantasy series) having written the books, I and quite obviously other claim these books and characters as our own. But remember, this is your own imagining. Don't impinge upon the imaginings of others - nothing can best the picture in your own mind.
I also, 15 years ago, read George R R Martin's series - such as it was at that time. It follows relatively closely the text, yet still takes a great deal of license in certain parts. Damn the man for not finishing those books!
In any case, what was delivered was simply brilliant - amazing!
I am full of eager anticipation to see what this will be.
My advice is - wait and see. Don't taint your view with sour grumblings that stem from the picture in your own head. That picture no doubt is different to mine - and his - and hers - and the next person