I recently finished Pierce Brown's Morning Star (review coming soon!) which means I've got the Red Rising Trilogy on the brain. It's been a while since I've done a dream cast list, so how about it? Have you read this series? What did you think? Tell me your thoughts about my picks!
Darrow played by Liam Hemsworth
Character Info: Protagonist, conflicted rebellion leader, described post-transformation as being angular, strong, brave, secretive, over 7' tall with golden hair, skin, and eyes.
Comments: I'm not sure Liam would want to do another adaptation since he just finished Hunger Games not too long ago, but I think he fits the Darrow look, and he's appropriately teen-heart-throb-y, so ratings.
Mustang played by Georgina Haig
Character Info: Brilliant Gold, very clever and calculating, an excellent strategist and diplomat. Accused of being manipulative. Described as slender with gold hair and eyes.
Comments: This one is hard to cast, since Mustang needs to have the right combination of clever, vulnerable, and deadly. Who would you cast?
Cassius played by Dylan O-Brien
Character Info: Arrogant and charming Gold, excellent fighter, believes in honor. Described as being exceptionally handsome, having curly golden hair and a big smile.
Comments: Am I right or am I right?
Sevro played by Richard Harmon
Character Info: Sneaky, witty, and crude Gold whose loyalty is hard to get, but once you have it he's yours for life. Leader of the Howlers.
Comments: I'm not even going to take any other suggestions here. It's Harmon as Sevro or else the entire production is getting shut down.
The Jackal played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Character Info: A brilliant Gold psychopath, sister to Virginia, son to Nero, loyal to himself before all others.
Comments: I just want to see him as the bad guy. Something tells me he'd be fantastic.
Nero au Augustus played by Jason Lewis
Character Info: ArchGovernor of Mars, father to Mustang and the Jackal, cold, calculating, at war with House Bellona.
Comments: I like his combination of intrigue and sharpness.
Octavia au Lune played by Robin Wright
Character Info: The Sovereign of Society, arrogant, ruthless, but not a hypocrite- she really believes in the Society.
Comments: I went back and forth between Wright and Cate Blanchette, and I think both would work fine. But I think Wright has just a touch more grit. Personal preference, I suppose.
Victra played by Cara Delevingne
Character Info: A powerful Gold, ruthless and blunt with trust issues. Described as having nearly white blonde hair. Half sister to Antonia.
Comments: Could be awesome, no?
Ragnar Volaris played by Dave Bautista
Character Info: A Stained Obsidian, one of the strongest and most deadly fighters in the galaxy. Loyal to the rebellion. Wise, massive, and stoic.
Comments: Recognize him from Guardians of the Galaxy? He was awesome there, and he'd be awesome here too.
Pax au Telemanus played by Josh Herdman
Character Info: Large Gold who is a student at the Institute with Darrow. Values loyalty and friendship.
Comments: I wouldn't say that Pax is a Slytherin. But I do sometimes think we sort too early.
Antonia played by Rachel Skarsten
Character Info: A fellow student at the Institute with Darrow. Described as beautiful, scornful, and cruel. Half-sister to Victra.
Comments: I think Rachel has Antonia's intensity.
Tactus played by Rami Malek
Character Info: A somewhat lost Gold, prefers sex and drugs to real relationships, tries to believe in friendship but struggles with his demons. A bit of a loose cannon.
Comments: Because every film is better with Rami.
Aja played by Danai Gurira
Character Info: The Sovereign's chief bodyguard, perhaps the most skilled fighter alive, fiercely loyal to the Sovereign's cause. Described as tall with dark skin.
Comments: I love her strength and ferocity. She would make a great Aja.
Fitchner played by Mackenzie Crook
Character Info: Sevro's father, a gruff and crass Gold with many scars. Praetor at the Institute in Book 1. Called a "bronze" (offensive term among Golds).
Comments: There's something about him that screams Fitchner to me, even though he's probably not the obvious choice.
Roque played by Ki Hong Lee
Character Info: Quiet and pensive Gold with an affinity for literature and nature. Unusually gentle for a Gold. Brilliant strategic mind. Often called "The Poet."
Comments: I'm just a big fan of his.
Quinn played by Antonia Thomas
Character Info: A fellow Gold at the Institute with Darrow. Loyal to the rebellion.
Comments: YES.
Eo played by Anna Popplewell
Character Info: A Red, Darrow's wife, a dreamer with a strong spirit who left a huge impact on her society.
Comments: I like Popplewell's aura of wisdom and spirit. It doesn't take much more than that to spark a rebellion.
Lorn au Arcos played by Mickey Rourke
Character Info: Renown Gold warrior and blademaster. Teacher of many of the younger skilled warriors. Older and scarred, but still believed to be one of the best fighters alive.
Comments: I'm not sold on this one. But I can't find anyone else who I like more.
Evey played by Margot Robbie
Character Info: A Pink who had wings crafted onto her body by Mickey. Passionate and beautiful with green eyes.
Comments: It's not a huge part, but Margot would do nicely.
Mickey played by Johnny Depp
Character Info: A Violet and a Carver responsible for Darrow's transformation. Eccentric.
Comments: Well Depp certainly has eccentric down pat.
What do you think? Do you agree with my choices? Who would you cast? Tell me your thoughts!
What do you think? Do you agree with my choices? Who would you cast? Tell me your thoughts!
I only read half of the first book and gave up. It just wasn't my thing. But I love your casting. Lots of eye candy.
ReplyDeleteEye candy goes a long way in Hollywood. :)
DeleteI haven't read the books yet. I want to, though. And, I think I'll like them. I didn't read what you said about the characters since I don't know them anyway, but I liked seeing your list of actors. I think it's great three of them are in The Maze Runner. I also like the other actors. I think they're all fantastic actors and I think they'd do a great job in whatever role they do.
ReplyDeleteI avoided spoilers in the character bios, so don't worry about that. I do like the Maze Runner films, so it makes sense that I would gravitate towards those actors. :) Glad you liked the list!
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