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Casting for Warbreaker
« on: June 19, 2009, 05:48:41 AM »
Ok, reading warbreaker, and I would like to nominate Neil Patrick Harris to play Lightsong when a movie is made of this book.

Anyone have any other ideas for good actors for these characters?
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 01:48:19 PM »
Mickey Rourke would make a great Clod. Still working on some of the other ones.

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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 02:25:20 PM »
Couple of suggestions off the top of my head....

Siri- Natalie Portman
Blushweaver- Salma Hayek

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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2009, 02:26:11 PM »
Its been a while since I read the book, but if I remember correctly the returned come back larger then normal humans.  Granted that can be done with camera tricks, but it would be easier to start with more built or larger peopele to play the returned.

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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2009, 04:17:16 PM »
Yeah, I love NPH and I think he definitely has the personality down but Lightsong is supposed to be tall and buff, it would probably be too expensive to cast him and then have them do all the special effects to make it so. Nathan Fillion might be a little easier to cast but that may just be my fangirl hopes :P
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2009, 04:26:55 PM »
Hmmm how about Ryan Reynolds as Lightsong?
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2009, 05:36:24 PM »
I second Salma Hayek as Blushweaver...man she's hot best looking actress by far...
Oh and Johnny Depp as the head priest i don't remember his name
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2009, 06:05:54 PM »
Nathon Fillion would be perfect for Lightsong.

I kinda want Kiera Knightly for Vivena, and Daniel Craig for Vasher.
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2009, 07:46:33 PM »
Its been a while since I read the book, but if I remember correctly the returned come back larger then normal humans.  Granted that can be done with camera tricks, but it would be easier to start with more built or larger peopele to play the returned.

ok, NPH might not be made out of chiseled marble, but he's got the perfect voice and tone for it
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2009, 08:04:19 PM »
Valkynphyre, I like your pick of Daniel Craig, but I think I would go for his Defiance castmate Liev Schreiber for Vasher.

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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2009, 09:58:58 PM »
How about the god-king who would play him?
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2009, 10:34:49 PM »
Hmmm how about Ryan Reynolds as Lightsong?

I would love that, actually.  Funny guy, and I'm sure Reynolds could get that part down no problem.

I kinda want Kiera Knightly for Vivena, and Daniel Craig for Vasher.

That would indeed be awesome.  Also, Siri as Nat Portman would be perfect for this, as they look quite alike.
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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2009, 02:15:14 AM »
I kinda want Kiera Knightly for Vivena
That would indeed be awesome.  Also, Siri as Nat Portman would be perfect for this, as they look quite alike.

I had that same thought  :D
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« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2009, 02:27:09 AM »
I love Daniel Craig! But I agree, I think Liev could play the part better.

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Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2009, 04:53:59 PM »
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Natalie Portman (I mean, come on we have the same first name, there's a bond there) But she is also 27, aka ten years too old for the part. I don't think anyone over the age of 25 should play a teenager, it's not realistic enough. My opinions:

Vivenna:
Natalie Portman http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1287752448/nm0000204
or Kiera Knightleyhttp://www.imdb.com/media/rm356291584/nm0461136
(Both are similar and could be sisters but neither are young enough to play Siri)

Siri:
Juliette Lamboley http://dvdtoile.com/ARTISTES/117/117011.jpg http://www.todaystars.com/site/images/Acteurs/Julap.jpg http://www.alalettre.com/images2/juliettelamboley.jpg
(Though she is French and I don't know if her English is good enough)
or Jennifer Lawrence http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3327563520/nm2225369 http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2931136512/nm2225369

Vasher:
Daniel Criag http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2143328000/nm0185819
(I agree mainly because of Quantum of Solace. I know the movie wasn't incredible but it showed that Craig could be a bad ass, semi likable, and antisocial at the same time, which I think are the qualities of Vasher

Lightsong:
Neil Patrick Harris http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3788081920/nm0000439
(I'll admit I've never seen him act and never heard of him before this thread but solely on his looks, I like it. I completely disagree with Ryan Reynolds, no matter how serious of a part he plays I just can't take him seriously)

Denth:
Sam Worthington http://www.hunkymalecelebs.com/images/hotm_image_jun2009.jpg
(He might be a little bit too pretty)

Tonk Fah:
Adam Beach http://www.hunkymalecelebs.com/adam_beach/pictures/6.jpg
(A little too think but the face is on)

Parlin:
Aaron Ashmore http://www.hunkymalecelebs.com/aaron_ashmore/pictures/5.jpg

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