chipperA few things to keep in mind:
There is absolutely no reason, by the text, that the actors cast for Georgia and Shaun need to be white. George is described as "pale" after she's been inside for a long period of time, but that's it. The only characters that really need to be cast Caucasian are Buffy and the older Masons (Stacy and Michael). Buffy because she's blonde, the Masons because they're a very specific sort of suburban archetype gone horribly wrong.
Your Shaun and Georgia should be similar in age, because they're going to be playing off each other a lot.
Explaining your casting/supplying pictures is a big, big plus.
At the end of the week—well, Thursday; I'm on a plane all day Friday—I'll pick the dream cast I like best and send them a signed copy of Blackout. Because I hate the post office but hate thinking about addresses more, this is open to everyone.
Have fun!
June 27 2012, 00:00:18 UTC 5 years ago Edited: June 27 2012, 00:01:19 UTC
I love these casting posts!
First, the Masons:
- I love Noomi Rapace for George. She throws herself into rolls and can be very remote, with subtle emotion, which is a must for the character.
- This might seem like an odd fit, but I like Aaron Johnson (from Kick Ass) for Sean. He has that steely determination with the smirk I think of as Sean runs around in death-defying situations. I think Aaron is a tad young for the part (at least in terms of his face), but I like that he is fairly slight. I picture Sean as wide-shouldered and lanky, and never standing up straight.
- For Stacy, Felicity Huffman. She can look fragile but anyone who looks closer sees the steel underneath. I also think she'd enjoy the role and bring a lot of Stacy's bitterness out.
- For Michael, I could totally buy Stanley Tucci. He could appear warm and supportive while showing how he allows his wife to manipulate the situation. He also has the hardened professor-look.
Next, the Crew:
- Rick can be no other than Joshua Malina. He's a bit older, but he also has that understated air about him that make people take him for granted. I think this meshes well with Rick's character.
- Buffy should be played by Brittany Snow. I love her acting and she would rock a pop-pseudo-Barbie-tech-princess.
- Mahir is a little more difficult for me to picture, but I'll suggest Raza Jaffrey. I like his acting in Smash (though his character is unevenly written), but I'd probably want him to gain 20-30 pounds (I always picture Mahir as very solid in my head).
- Becks... strangely enough, I picture Emma Caulfield. She has a strong face, and I think she could be convincing as a no-nonsense kind of character.
And finally, the Rymans.
- Senator Ryman should be played by Benjamin Bratt. He has the charisma and firmness needed for the character.
-And finally, Emily should be played by Embeth Davidtz. She's a great character actress and would be wonderful in the scenes required for Emily's character.
July 6 2012, 23:22:33 UTC 5 years ago