Perfect Casting, part 2

[Quantus]

Regarding Lucas Bryant - I could see it, but he seems to broody to me.  In the early books Harry wasn't nearly as broody as he is now.  Granted that has a lot to do with what's happened in his life, but to start off with a broody guy might turn folks off.

I dont know, harry got pretty broody fairly early on.  I dont see it as a problem

Hey, how about Dean Norris as Eb.  Just need to age him a bit, but make-up can do that easily enough.  If not Dean, I'd love to see Bruce Willis as Eb.  That would be a hoot.

Actually, I think either of those would work great for Mac, so long as they dont look any older than they are now. 

I've been listening to the books recently and based on James Marsters rendition of Molly I thik Emily Kinney as Molly would be convincing.

Anthonly Head as Langtry would be a good fit.

you really want this guy as the leader of the White Council of Wizards?   

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[ShadowX81]

To be fair, that can be a product of the lighting choices as much or more than the actor himself.  Have you seen him in anything else?  Does he give the same impression?

This.

Its very true that Nathan Warnos and Harry Dresden are very different characters, and il admit that I picked Lucas mostly because he has that very specific look (mature yet boyish, kind eyes, handsome in an understated way, slight hint of insecurity) and his demeanor. But I'm gonna hold off on saying he's completely wrong for the role until I see him in something else.

[Griffyn612]

This.

Its very true that Nathan Warnos and Harry Dresden are very different characters, and il admit that I picked Lucas mostly because he has that very specific look (mature yet boyish, kind eyes, handsome in an understated way, slight hint of insecurity) and his demeanor. But I'm gonna hold off on saying he's completely wrong for the role until I see him in something else.

I agree about the general look for Bryant and Dresden.  I made this ages ago because he seemed to fit.  But I'd have to see him do something else, and the only other things he's done are one-or-two episode guest spots on different shows. 

[ShadowX81]

I agree about the general look for Bryant and Dresden.  I made this ages ago because he seemed to fit.  But I'd have to see him do something else, and the only other things he's done are one-or-two episode guest spots on different shows. 

Haha, dude that is awesome.

[Warden John Marcone]

you really want this guy as the leader of the White Council of Wizards?   

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I'll see that and raise you one




As for Eb, I like Robert Duvall.

[Griffyn612]

I'll see that and raise you one




As for Eb, I like Robert Duvall.

I'm leaning toward Jim Beaver for Eb.  He plays Bobby Singer on Supernatural.  He's got a talent for aw-shucks accent, he's got the build, and he can do both happy, chagrined,  and pissed very well.  Those seem to be the core Eb emotions.

[ShadowX81]

Wow, thats actually perfect. I can't believe I never thought of Jim for Eb.

[phoenixjustice]

I'm leaning toward Jim Beaver for Eb.  He plays Bobby Singer on Supernatural.  He's got a talent for aw-shucks accent, he's got the build, and he can do both happy, chagrined,  and pissed very well.  Those seem to be the core Eb emotions.

Oh my god yes. I can't believe I've never thought of that but that fits so freaking well.

[ShadowX81]

The only challenge would be preventing him from turning into Bobby Singer. Because that would be a very real possibility given the actor and similarity of the two characters.

[Quantus]

Agreed.  Honestly that's why Im against people like Sarah Michell Geller and several others from shows that are just too similar, there will inevitably be bleed-though in the minds of we fans. 

Frankly Id be most happy with an unknown of the right build, simply because I want to have fresh impressions.  At least for Harry and Murphy

[fantazero]

[Quantus]

huh?

[ShadowX81]

Agreed.  Honestly that's why Im against people like Sarah Michell Geller and several others from shows that are just too similar, there will inevitably be bleed-though in the minds of we fans. 

Frankly Id be most happy with an unknown of the right build, simply because I want to have fresh impressions.  At least for Harry and Murphy

True, but good unknowns are hard to find.

Atleast for example if you were to cast SMG as Murphy, the characters are dissimilar enough for viewers to separate the two. Especially given that its been more than 10 years since Buffy. But in Jim Beaver's case, Ebenezer McCoy and Bobby Singer would be more or less the same person. 

Its an absolutely perfect casting choice; but thats the problem. Its so perfect that someone has already done it.

[adreamydragon]

I think Billy Burke would be a great Dresden, I see it every time I watch Revolution... (sorry if that's a repeat, not sure that someone hasn't already mentioned him...)

[Quantus]

I could see that.  Not really how I picture him in my head, but he's got the look.