I'm starting off with a reminder to enter the give away for all FOUR paperbacks in the My Blood Approves series. If you haven't yet, enter: here.
Now I'm moving onto important matters. Who would I cast in a movie adaptation of My Blood Approves series? Most of these people aren't the people I necessarily envisioned why writing this, but they are the actors I think embody the characters quite well.
Natalie Dreyfuss as Alice Bonham
Natalie used to be on the Lifetime series Rita Rocks, and it was still one when I started writing the first book. She was actually who I always envisioned as Alice.
Ezra Miller as Milo Bonham
The eye color is wrong, but Ezra Miller works for me. Plus, I think he could handle the transformation from geek to chic pretty well.
Emma Watson as Jane Kress
I'll be honest with you and say I never would've picked Emma Watson for this. Her real life personality seems completely contrary to Jane's. But when I saw her pic the other day with her new short hair, I said "That's Jane!" That's exactly how I pictured her.
Charlie Hunnam as Ezra Townsend
If you're only familiar with Charlie from Sons of Anarchy, he seems like a weird choice. But watch Abandon or Nicholas Nickelby. That's how I picture Ezra.
Kate Winslet as Mae Townsend
She's British and warm and pretty perfect.
Emile Hirsch as Peter Townsend
I got the film Speed Racer for Christmas a few years ago, and I watched when I was drafting My Blood Approves. I'd already developed the character of Peter and had a vision in mind, but Emile's eyes (digitally enhanced, I'm sure) in Speed Racer, those were Peter's eyes. Totally. Plus, Emile is ridiculously foxy. Check out Into the Wild for proof.
? as Jack Townsend
I honestly can't cast him. If you have any ideas, throw them out.
While I was reading, I couldn't imagine Jack, even when I tried to put someone there, it would just disappear. I just kept trying to think of the foxiest guy I could and I couldn't. Then I did, but you would NOT agree and I know that. So, still no clue.
ReplyDeleteWhen I started reading it Matt Lanter popped into my head as Jack. He plays a pretty serious character on 90210 (Liam) but there are some episodes where he lightens up and has fun and has a beautiful smile. I just imagine him as the sort of guy that would wear a pink T-shirt and the style of dress that Jack has.
ReplyDeleteOddly enough I saw the other day that he is now playing the Edward character in Vampires Suck.
-Bree
I think Thad Luckinbill would make a good Jack...
ReplyDeleteJames!
ReplyDeleteI love Paul Wesley. All tho I have never watched Vampire Diaries. He has always been what I envisioned for a vampire in my book.
ReplyDeletei envisioned, from the beginning, that demi lovato would be alice and enrique iglesias as jack. i know that some would not agree with me but thats what i picture them as. and i think kate winslet as mae is almost perfect!
ReplyDeleteand milo looks real good!! i mean ezra miller!
ReplyDeleteso after all the suggestions, amanda, which one do u choose?
After much deliberation, I'm happy that I don't actually have to cast this thing, because I never could.
ReplyDeleteI've had a couple people that I like, but they'd be way too old or just not right. So... I'm flummoxed.
Matt Lanter DEFINITELY for Jack!
ReplyDeletehmm... matt lanter is quite good but im still sticking with enrique!!! u could really see him wearing a pink t-shirt! lol.
ReplyDeleteOkay, now I know his hair is a bit dark but I think of Matt Bomer - from White Collar. In the book Jack is 24, but acts younger. He doesn't look like a teenager and could pull it off, although he might be too old. He reminds me a bit of Peter but has the right smile and eyes. He's very cute either way :)
ReplyDeleteHere's a photo:
http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff69/paintingcate/?action=view¤t=matthewbomer.jpg
I actually could have seen Charlie Hunnam as Jack when I saw that picture you posted. Go figure.
ReplyDeleteThroughout the book though, I actually imagined Jack as Hayden Christensen. :) :) :)
I think I also imagined Peter as older, even though I think I remember reading that he was supposed to be 19-looking. If only there were a younger version of Christian Kane out there.
WOW!! I've had a very hard time picturing ANYONE as Jack, but Yes! I can see Hayden Christensen there. Hmmm. never would have thought that.
ReplyDeleteHe is kinda hard picturing, like som kind of god.. :p But I think Ed Speleers could make a good jack. He looks young and his smile is really cute :)
ReplyDeleteWhat about Garrett Hedlund? That's pretty much how I envisioned him. :)
ReplyDeleteJack-like pictures:
http://cdn.crushable.com/files/2010/12/garrett_hedlund_12227105051.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4rIN3lvmY6M/THQ6sJQ4CSI/AAAAAAAAEw8/61G472ABs4E/s1600/garrett+hedlund+pics.jpg
http://www.glogster.com/media/4/23/24/78/23247824.jpg
I reckon Hunter Parrish would be great as Jack Townsend. He has blonde messed up hair, blue eyes and unbelievably hot! Is there gonna be a film or T.V series adaption of My Blood Approves? I really hope there is since I am hooked on the books!! I'm so looking forward to the 5th book! Thanks, Daisy:-)
ReplyDeleteHow about Steven McQueen from vampire diaries?
ReplyDeleteI could totally see Matthew Bomer as Jack (blond obviously) I could see a younger Jared Ackles or Alex Pettyfer as Jack. Maybe Graham Wardle for Peter or Tom Welling (<3) Allthough i couldnt really find a description for Alice, seeing the actress above, it totally fits!
ReplyDeletewell yeah Alex Pettyfer suits it well ...
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