Ever imagine the stars that would be cast to play the characters of your book if it ever hit the big screen? (Oh, let's dream a little. It's fun to pretend--we're fiction writers, it's what we do best). If you want to participate in the NOW STARRING Blogfest you can do so here or here. This is a blogfest right up my alley *rubs hands together.* I know exactly who I'd pick.
Now starring in WANTED:DEAD OR UNDEAD....in order of introduction....
Now starring in WANTED:DEAD OR UNDEAD....in order of introduction....
Matt Bomer as Trace Monroe. Aren't his eyes just dreamy? And that dark wavy hair--yummy. His bit of facial stubble put me over the edge. That's my Trace. I knew it when I saw the picture. He can pull of the super sexy, super sweet, gambling man of my main character.
Isla Fisher as "Red". I love this picture, the tilt of the head and the look in the eyes. "Red" is tough and feisty, can slaughter a zombie better than most men, but she's got soft side too--if only she'll let down the barriers she's placed around her heart, barriers set in place to hide the secret she's keeping. Can Isla pull of acting like an 18 yr old girl? Not sure.
Harry Shum Jr. ( from Glee) as Wen. As soon as I created Wen's character, I knew Harry was the man. Young, sleek, friendly with the ladies, and nice on the eyes to boot. I think Harry can ham it up a bit and make a perfect Wen. Slap a cowboy hat on Harry and off we go.
Elle Fanning (Dakota Fanning's little sis) as Rivers. My hope is that she's as good as Dakota (love Dakota, but she's too old for this part). Not sure how old Elle is now, but this picture of her at this time is perfect. A little girl with a very big secret.
Preston Bailey (better known as his role in Dexter) as Fisher. I think Preston is a bit too old now for this part as well, but this picture and especially his eyes are PERFECT--just the look I was going for to play the haunted six-yr-old boy who has seen more than his fair share of zombie mayhem and refuses to speak. Silent, scared and afraid.
Ashley Greene as Caroline. This picture is perfect as well-- to portray the long dark-haired beauty (Wen's love interest).
Hal Holbrook as Ira. This picture is also a perfect match. I saw this particular movie and I do think Hal would do a great job playing the part of the infirm old man (no offense to Hal).
Gin (from Britain's Got Talent) playing Lasso. Every western has to have a dog--so I got me one. And not just any old dog would do either. As a once owner of a Border Collie named Lasso (I'd cast my own dog--the smartest dog ever--except he passed away a few years back), I knew no other breed of dog would do. Lasso in the book is a tribute to my dearly departed (sappy, I know, but it's my book and I'll do what I wanna).
Robert Knepper (known for such roles in Prison Break and Hero's) as John Gatherum. Doesn't he just look evil? I like particular picture of Robert simply for the eyes. Now imagine Robert clean-cut, in a nice riding suit, a western moustache (nothing crazy) and now you've got a good idea of what my madman, the guy hunting Red, looks like. Unfortunately, you only get to see a glimpse of this guy in Wanted: Dead or Undead. But he will play predominately in book number two: Survivor Roundup. He gives me the creeps.
