I am taking a writing class. This weeks' homework is to cast my main characters using actors from books, movies, TV shows etc. I have an idea for most of them but I am stuck on one of my characters. Gabriella (Gabby) is of Colombian decent, small, petite, and spunky. I can't think of anyone to 'play' her. I can see her in my mind but I can't find anyone to cast as her. Any suggestions?
BTW, if you cast characters for your novels/stories, share your ideas. Maybe that will spark some ideas for me too.
BTW, if you cast characters for your novels/stories, share your ideas. Maybe that will spark some ideas for me too.
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Re: Casting a character
Wed, March 26, 2008 - 6:50 PMLinda Hamilton in :"The year of living dangerously"? -
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Thu, March 27, 2008 - 8:01 AMI am thinking someone with darker hair and skin tones. Linda may actually work better for another one of my characters though! -
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Thu, March 27, 2008 - 2:20 PMHow about Eva Longoria? She plays Gabrielle on "Desperate Housewives", a petite, spunky Hispanic woman. I think she'd fit all the qualities you mention.
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Thu, March 27, 2008 - 10:41 PMSalma Hayek, Penelope Cruz.. Or, heck, J-Lo.
I always have casting choices drift up while I'm writing. Sometimes the actor is completely wrong physically for the character, but has that certain something that the character needs.
In my novel, I imagine Jamie Foxx and John C. Reilly fighting over Meryl Streep.
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Fri, March 28, 2008 - 7:25 AMThanks for all your suggestions! I have had a lot of fun with this assignment. I have found some actors/actresses to cast but I am still searching for some perfect ones. Keep the names coming!
As one of main male characters I have 'cast' Matthew McConaughey. He is perfect physically but my character is an evil shape shifter. The thought of sweet Matthew playing a monster on the big screen had me in stitches yesterday. Just thought I would share. -
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Fri, March 28, 2008 - 8:21 AMI have a twisted character based on Justin Theroux . He is sensitive enough to play tortured paranormal role while being ripped!
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Fri, March 28, 2008 - 4:37 PMI could see Matthew McConaughey playing a bad guy. That would be hot!
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