What Hollywood star would you like to see star in an adaption of your book?
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I would prefer to have actors over stars. Not that I don't respect the career and talents of people that Hollywood has brought to stardom, but being a star is really only about how many tickets people will buy to see that particular actor on the screen. William Fichtner for example, is not a star, but a really good actor who is hired more for his skills than his fan base.
There is an actor I have in mind, should I take the step of turning my book into a movie, and without me even asking him, he already told me to keep him in mind. That actor is from my neck of the woods. I've met him, respect his talent, and he is one of the men who inspired the main character of my work, so I will gladly give him the lead if the option is ever available to me.
There is an actor I have in mind, should I take the step of turning my book into a movie, and without me even asking him, he already told me to keep him in mind. That actor is from my neck of the woods. I've met him, respect his talent, and he is one of the men who inspired the main character of my work, so I will gladly give him the lead if the option is ever available to me.
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For me, I had a lot more fun casting the adult characters than the kids, just because I don't know any actual kids acting today.
Allison Janney, as the love interest's (adoptive) mother, a Federal Judge.
Lily Tomlin, as Allison Janney's mother.
Lorraine Toussaint, as an English teacher / theatre director who mentors my MC.
Diana Agron as the love interest's cousin, a Secret Service agent
and Paul "Triple H" Levesque as my MC's father, a Southern Baptist preacher.
Allison Janney, as the love interest's (adoptive) mother, a Federal Judge.
Lily Tomlin, as Allison Janney's mother.
Lorraine Toussaint, as an English teacher / theatre director who mentors my MC.
Diana Agron as the love interest's cousin, a Secret Service agent
and Paul "Triple H" Levesque as my MC's father, a Southern Baptist preacher.
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Oh, dude. That is your actual cover! I thought you'd mocked it up with a picture of Deborah Ann Woll. You're right. She would be perfect.
I usually never compare my characters to actors who might play them, probably because I am still working on getting the damn things published. One exception, though, was a female MC in an MG adventure I wrote a while back, who I imagine could only be played by Amanda Plummer, circa 1981. So apparently I first need to get published, and then figure out time travel. I am not quite sure which one will end up giving me the most trouble.
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I haven't even finished my first book yet but I admit that when I picture one of my main characters, she looks an awful lot like Sigourney Weaver. She just has the intense, focused facial expressions that Alara has and I'm certain that she can pull off red hair.
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Where can I find a list of young-ish Middle Eastern male stars? Because the dude from Lost is a tad old for the task.
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I have trouble with this. Not only do I think most actors are too pretty to properly represent my characters, but there's a clear lack of minorities to choose from. Why would I want those from an over-privileged class playing my dear ones? Not to mention I have very little faith in Hollywood when it comes to making movies that properly represent their books.
That being said, if a book of mine ever was optioned, I'd ask to be part of every step of the process. I'd probably even cut the whole deal if I ever thought things were headed in the wrong direction.
That being said, if a book of mine ever was optioned, I'd ask to be part of every step of the process. I'd probably even cut the whole deal if I ever thought things were headed in the wrong direction.
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But that kills authenticity.. Italians are definitely out because their jawline seems to be generally more prominent than that of an Arab. And I just want those crazy lashes. Innegotiable.
Ooooooooooooh I found the MC's psychopath best friend! MC is envious of his looks, well, nailed it.
https://www.google.co.il/search?q=l...NhQi9&biw=1164&bih=585#tbm=isch&q=imram+abbas
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hahahaha, I've got those crazy lashes you're talking about, but they come not from my Lebanese side but from my Italian side. The funny thing is, there is a strong arab strain in Southern Italy, where most Italian Americans come from.
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Interesting. Is this why I imagine Italians as darker than other Europeans?
Actually, the guy whose appearance I've originally modelled the albeit Arab MC on, was also Arab, but his last name and face are what I would usually think Pakistani. I mean, I've moved away from a 100% copy of that real life guy in the meantime, but it's interesting how someone looks a completely different nationality. People often mistake me for Russian when I'm half Iraqi from a dark-skinned line, and half German, and look like neither. My nose and chin are too large for typical Russian faces though.
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I once read about the ethnicity of Italians, but it's been a long time and I don't remember much more than how heterogeneous the boot is. Greek, Arab, German, French, a lot of invasions and apparently a lot of invasions, hahaha. Up north you get a lot of blue eyes and light skin and hair. I'd always thought that our Italian roots were from Potenza and Napoli, until I met a guy from Milan and he told me that the ending, "acci" is strictly of Roman derivation. I don't know this stuff is interesting to me. I'd love to have one of those genetic dna tests done. I have a feeling that it would surprise most all of us to see what our bloodlines actually are.
Yeah, I mean, it would be interesting to play a game of "guess the ethnicity" or at least the believed ethnicity of us all. You see people and you think you know where they come from, but so often you are just going to be wrong. I've seen a photo of you, and of course you are a stone killer. I notice that a lot of people of mixed ethnicity are really beautiful. I think Americans get better looking every generation, and maybe this is why.
Yeah, I mean, it would be interesting to play a game of "guess the ethnicity" or at least the believed ethnicity of us all. You see people and you think you know where they come from, but so often you are just going to be wrong. I've seen a photo of you, and of course you are a stone killer. I notice that a lot of people of mixed ethnicity are really beautiful. I think Americans get better looking every generation, and maybe this is why.
Holy dreamboat alert.
I've always had an issue deciding who I'd want for my multi-colour haired MC's and could never really see them in any stars.. But I know for the scientists who act as surrogate parents, I'd want Eric McCormick and Rob Lowe as the two leading scientists.
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Why tank you
Well, for some reason black women with flashy-colored hair from purple to red to green, look less outrageous than when white people do it. Something worth considering? Unless you want outrageous. Here in Israel, you find middle-aged to old ladies sporting purple or orange or redHoly dreamboat alert.
I've always had an issue deciding who I'd want for my multi-colour haired MC's and could never really see them in any stars.. But I know for the scientists who act as surrogate parents, I'd want Eric McCormick and Rob Lowe as the two leading scientists.
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Book's outta print but:
Patrick Stewart as the voice of griffin/fantasy ghost author Errington Felzworth "Griff" Griffin
John Goodman as the voice of his cable-splicing vintage Chevy Suburban-driving grizzly bear roommate Bear
Tim Allen as the voice of mural-painting dragon Dorian di Drago.
Patrick Stewart as the voice of griffin/fantasy ghost author Errington Felzworth "Griff" Griffin
John Goodman as the voice of his cable-splicing vintage Chevy Suburban-driving grizzly bear roommate Bear
Tim Allen as the voice of mural-painting dragon Dorian di Drago.
