The Winner's Curse: Dream Cast
Based on The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski
This book's sequel, The Winner's Crime is coming out in about two months, which has got me thinking a lot about this series lately. So I thought I'd do a cast list! (Why has it been so long since I've done one of these??)
Kestrel
Character Info: Protagonist, daughter of the general, part of the aristocracy, only child
Played by: Either Lily James of Melissa Benoist
(I can't decide who would be better! Which would you prefer?)
Arin
Character Info: Kestrel's slave
Played by: Ezra Miller
I know he might be a strange choice, but if you've seen The Perks of Being a Wallflower you know he's a phenomenal actor, and I'd love to see him bring his intensity to this role.
Jess
Character Info: Kestrel's best friend
Played by: Jane Levy
I actually don't know anything about this actress, but when her photo popped up in my research, I immediately said YES.
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Ronan
Character Info: Jess' brother
Played by: James Norton
James Norton was in Death Comes to Pemberley, and did a fantastic job. I think he's be awesome in this film!
Cheat
Character Info: Arin's auctioneer
Played by: Ben Youcef
This is another one where I don't actually know this actor's work, but his look is perfect.
Irex
Character Info: Kestrel's frenemy
Played by: Evan Ross
He could definitely pull off the frenemy thing.
General Trajan
Character Info: Kestrel's father, war hero, and the highest ranking military officer on the peninsula where they live
Played by: Daniel Day-Lewis
AM I RIGHT OR AM I RIGHT??
What do you think? Who would you choose in these roles? And, HOW ABOUT MAKING THIS ADAPTATION, HOLLYWOOD?!?!?
Lily James for sure as Kestrel! She would be perfect! I'm not familiar with the other actors/actresses. I kinda pictured a Russel Crowe type person as the General.
ReplyDeleteI think Lily James has the right look for sure. I wonder if she's TOO sassy for Kestrel, though. The other actress has a sweeter vibe about her. I don't know, they both have their pros and cons. :)
DeleteRussel Crowe could definitely work as the general, but I'm just a big fan of Daniel Day-Lewis. Did you see Lincoln? He played President Lincoln and did really amazing work.
I like your picks. They'd definitely suit the characters well at least in looks. And, I like Melissa Benoist better, but Lily James would work too.
ReplyDeleteI go back and forth between those two actresses. I think they both would do well!
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