This is a page for you guys! Every so often, the question of who I might cast for the relax-they-aren’t-going-to-make-it Hollows movie. I have a few picks, but I’d rather here who you would like to see! I won’t be answering the post here, but I will be reading them! –Kim
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Michael Fassbender would be an awesome Al. He’s so schmexy!
I find it extraordinarily difficult to find the perfect actors for the Hollows cast. Uh! So hard. I have to say that I did see a few actors from other people’s lists that I agree with. This is what I have come up with: Hugh Jackman for David, Tilda Swinton for Newt, Morgan Freeman for Keasley and Johnny Depp for Al. The rest of the characters would have to cast with new, unknown actors, since the Hollows would be a fresh new series of movies. It would work the best I think.
Hi Ms. Kim-its Jim from Warren. Why has no-one mentioned Taryn Manning from Hawaii 5-0 for Rachel?. She’s got the slender build. And another vote for Ariany Celeste for Ivy,she has the talents(Can’t get the image of Ivy in Blood Work out of my mind sorry) and talent sells! I think Johnny Depp is perfect for Al.
Hi Ms. Kim-as long as we are putting out the best people for a part,the best Newt would be Jaye Davidson.You know played Dil in the Crying Game, and Ra in Stargate.He has gone back to his job at the day spa as he hates drag, but he might come out of retirement for a good part.
Hi Ms. Kim-its Jim from Warren. How about Leryn Franco from Paraguy for Ivy? She is a world champion athlete going for the Olympic gold this summer(she already has World Games gold)in the javelin throw, and is widely known for her incredible beauty as well as her ability to spear things. you know,Ivy brings down a fleeing villan with a perfectly thrown pool cue or something.
I’m not sure about the other characters yet, but I picture Lindsay Price as Ivy
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697010/
Hello
Back again… I had to come back after watching Howling Reborn to say…
What about Landon Liboiron for Jenks? Sorry if anyone has suggested him already! He’s rather tasty, looks young enough to pull it off, has rather nice legs
(unless that was a stunt double) and the guy has the most beautiful eyes that I have seen in a while!
http://img.poptower.com/pic-36661/landon-liboiron.jpg?d=600
(forgive the link but I couldn’t decide from the google images which one to put on here!)
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I love reading all the comments and suggestions for whom should play who (or who should play whom or whatever
)…but I really want to know, are they moving forward on this? I would LOVE an update.
Hi Katie-its Jim from Warren-on her last post on the subject.I believe Ms. Kim said that she will hear in July if CW has picked it up. She said CW is notoriously slow about notifications.
A friend pointed out someone that would make a perfect Kisten….William Levy. Done and done!
Hi,
What about Benedict Cumberbatch for Al?
I think he could be a good Al
Yeeeees. You’re right, he would be an excellent Al.
Nah, I look at that man and see Tom Bansen.
Depp would be a *hoot* as Al, but what about Ian McShane?
Nick- Grant Gustin
Ivy- Dichen Lachman or Grace Park
Rachel- Emma Stone or Allison Scagliotti
Kisten- Ryan Kwanten
Jenks- Thomas Dekker
Matalina- Amy Acker
Quen- Harry Lennix or The Rock
Trent- Jamie Bamber
Al- James Callis
I’m for Johnny Depp as Al. While I think there are some very good choices here, I can’t help but wonder why most people think of an older actor for Al. Anyway, it’s fun to think about and I can’t wait to hear more about the upcoming tv show.
Al – Jonathan Rhys Meyers or James Marsters
Rachel – Jane Levy or Allison Scagliotti
Kisten – Taylor Kitsch, maybe. I’m still undecided
Ivy – Kate Beckinsale
i love the idea of jonathan rhys meyers as al.. he’s so hot! *-* but i think kate beckinsale is too old for ivy. she’s almost 40..
Hi Talula its Jim from warren Unfortunately you are right. That is why us males are cheering for Arrany Celeste or Gina Carrano. Both are models,both are MMA,(Gina held a belt at one point and has a wicked right, and Arrany has modeled for Playboy and is a playmate.) Arrany is a good all-in fighter.punches,kicks knees etc,and can do arm curls with 50 lb in each hand. Also both have acting experience.
http://www.stealingsummers.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Wilson-bw-e1314640518519.jpg
Why, hello there, Trent (Wilson Bethel).
as for Ivy—lucy liu cristoper walken as al betty white as rachels mom when i have coffe ill post more
oooook…I’ve read through everything and here are my thoughts:
Maggie Q – IVY
Alexander Skarsgaard – KISTIN
Jackson Rathbone – JENKS
Ginnifer Goodwin – MATALINA
Christopher B Duncan – GLENN
William Forsyth – EDDEN
Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson – DENON
Morgan Freeman – KEASLEY (c’mon, aren’t we all picturing him
Miranda Otto – CERI (after seeing her in LOTR I can’t picture anyone else)
Julian McMahan – TRENT (yes, he’s too old, and too un-blonde. I can’t help it- that’s who I picture. I know it’s wrong, lol!)
Jared Padalecki – NICK (someone mentioned Tom Welling, which would work too)
Kenneth Branaugh – AL (this is who I pictured when Kim describes the British gentleman get-up) <–though I also like the idea of Gary Oldman bc he's so insanely versatile!
Tilda Swinton – NEWT
aaaaaaand RACHEL…. when I first started reading these books, I was picturing someone resembling Alyssa Milano (w/red hair of course), but after getting through them all, well… I want to play Rachel Morgan, LOL!!!!! I even just did a photo shoot in honor of the series. BUT if the case cannot be made for a relatively unknown actress (me, lol), then I would be happy with Rachele Lafevre or Alicia Witt.
Hi Camille-its Jim from Warren.Have you ever thought of Lindsey Lohan for Rachel. She is a natural redhead when sober-we’d have to keep her away from adult beverages and those funny pills, and any cute girls(she is out of the closet,unfortunately her girlfriend beats her like her dad did) but she is a good actress and very good at sarcasm (see Mean Girls). Since she fits the bill except for the chest department(But she can use gaffer tape like Carrie Fisher did in Star Wars) I think it might work.
Jim – no. absolutely not. that makes me die inside just thinking about it. She would ruin Rachel. No offense meant to you, as you are entitled to your opinion…if that is how you envision Rachel, far be it from me to tear down you interpretation. But for me? NO. No. A thousand times, NO.
I did, however, like your previous suggestion of Arianny Celeste for Ivy…she would work just as well as Maggie Q
Just a few people I thought of after going through the suggestions above:
Ivy: Liv Taylor (not that I am a fan of her, but she’s got the oval face …)
Trent: Alex Pettyfer (don’t know Trents a hard one to choose o.O)
Kisten: Ian Sommerhalder (with blond hair^^)
wasn’t able to find ‘my’ Rachel yet … still looking for her =)
Rachel – Alicia Witt (she’s already in a series but her looks are perfect) OR
Lyndsy Fonseca
Ivy – Mylene Jampanoi
Jenks – Alex Pettyfer
OMG…you are so on point. I googled all 4 you have listed and you are spot on about Ivy & Jenks and Lyndsy as Rachel. Totally what I had in my head!!!
Since it is going to tv, i’m totally thinking that i love the idea of these guys:
Rachel: Amanda Righetti
Ivy: Maggie Q
Jenks: Alex Pettyfer
Trent: Simon Baker
AL: Kim Coates
Ceri: Dianna Agron
Nick: Jared Padalecki
Almost forgot poor Kisten i believe Taylor Kitsch would be just the right hottie for the job.
Ok, so have been–obviously–out of the loop for awhile! They’re doing your book as a TV show?!! Who has it? I liked True Blood for awhile, but I’m now starting to dislike it with capitals–don’t like how they’ve really got her as someone weak. They better not do that to Rachel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simon Baker as Trent?!?!? no way. not at all as gorgeous as I picture that man. I always think of Gabriel Aubry when I read about Trent. mmm mm. Now he is the elf of my dreams.
My perfect Rachel is Rachel Nichols (look up the pics of her as a redhead). She seems to have the perfect amount of spunk!
And Tom Hiddleston would make a perfect Al.
Kim, I know you thought up these people in your mind but you’re just casting them all wrong!!
I will take your Trent but thats just because i found it soooo hard to cast him and Gabriel (YUMMY) yeah he could be Trent
I do hope they pick the right girl for Rachel as your right she will need the right amount of spunk but without totally annoying us.
I love that were both going for that weird, strange (but kinda sexy) looking guys for Al
How about Marián Aguilera for Rachel?
I know this has nothing to do with casting actors, but I REALLY think Celebrity Skin by Hole should somehow be included in the series. Just saying.
I know outta everyone I’ve thought of for Al, Johnny Depp ONLY person that could pull off that kind of character and crazy for the role.
i totally agree with you Staci! Johnny Depp would make a great Al
After watching several episodes of Lost girl on SyFy I could see the guy who plays Dyson(Kris Holden-Ried) as either Kisten or David and then the girl who plays Kenzi (Kseni Solo) as Ceri. I am still not sure of who would play some of the others but still thinking on it.
Don’t know her name. but I believe the woman that plays Abby on NCIS , with red hair, would be perfect for Rachel Morgan. My favorite fictional character…
Marcus,
Pauley Perrette
And do you know what? I could really see that!!!
She would be fab
It may seem strange, but my friends and I agree that Al would be masterfully played by Marilyn Manson.
Sorry to disagree while I like his music cant picture him as Al, the only person I could see playing Al is Johnny Depp.
Mylène Jampanoï is the perfect Ivy. I can’t imagine anyone could be better.
As an added bonus, she’s in TV.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x31/misscontest/mylene_jampanoi/mylene_jampanoi_18.jpg
I have two for Ivy Gina Carrano, who is a model,aMMA women’s fighter, and has a Movie”Hardwired” coming out this spring I think it is. I also nominate Arianny Celeste, who is in MMA,looks vaguely Asian,is a model,has her own t.v. show, and did a spread in the Nov 2010 Playboy so you can check out her talents(BOTH of them). She can do arm curls with 50 lb in each hand,slender as she is
I have MY perfect Rachel and have thought so since I first saw her: Allison Scagliotti. Look her up!
Hi Ms Kim-Definitely Jessie Gomez Maxim Mag’s bikini champ of the year. She’s tall,vaguely asian(chinese mom) and wins full shirt contests like Ivy.and she doesnt even wear a shirt(Or bikini)
Don’t know her name but the woman off Hawaii 5-0 would be a good Ivy
Jane Levy (red read from the new show Suburgatory) is definitely Rachel I think…and if not her then an older version of her.
BTW, am I the only one who visualizes Anderson Cooper as Trent?
I’ve been thinking on Al for a really long time (bouncing back and forth between a young Gary Oldman and Johnny Depp) but I think I found the perfect match:
Al = Jonathan Rhys Meyers (aka Henry VIII from the Tudors; has the english accent and everything! And can be plenty scary when need be)
Raffaela Wais for Ivy. No asian influence there, she’s not even an actress, just a competitor in a German version of American Idol, but she kind of fits my own personal image of Ivy.
Hi Yelsha-its Jim from Warren. You are so right! I never thought of her.
You guys, there is no perfect Ivy. However, there is a kick ass, dark haired, tough as they come beauty who is out there. I’m talking about the face of women’s MMA! Crush from American Gladiators, you can’t forget that booty shake! Not to mention she was placed at #16 in Maxim’s Hot 100 list! Her latest achievement being the lead role as female, bad ass, whip everyone’s butts in Haywire to come out in theaters January 20th. I’m talking about none other than Gina Carano.
I know her personality isn’t the same. I know she doesn’t look even a little asian, but you’ve got to give that girl some credit. She knows how to kick ass, and look good doing it! She’s getting some acting under her belt, and if The Hollows were to be made into a movie, she could pull it off!
Besides, look in her purse. She may have a bag full of makeup in there, but she only uses about three things. Can’t come much closer to natural beauty with celebrities these days!
Was watching TV the other night and saw Shannen Doherty… shes how i picture Ivy….
I agree with the Gina Carano vote
Fiona Xie Wan Yu for Ivy. I just think her looks suit who Ivy is
and she doesn’t look too pretty to kick ass 
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I think Candice Accola with red hair would be a great Rachel.
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Jamie Chung for Ivy.
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Jeremy Sumpter for Jenks, since Jenks is supposed to look young.
In my mind:
Rachel – Emma Stone or Deborah Ann Woll its hard i like both but to stay realistic, i dont think emma stone would do a tv show so i prefer Deborah Ann Woll
Ivy – Michaela Conlin the first time i was reading of Ivy she was my Ivy … ( and she did a great job by the way ;D)
Jenks – Jackson Rathbone
Al – Johnny Depp ( im not sure why so much people use Johnny Depp for all ^^ )
Jackson Rathbone would be a fabulous Jenks…He could pull off the smirky humor while still looking fierce and dangerous.
Rachel- Deborah Ann Moll
Nick- Zachary Quinto
Al- Christopher Meloni
Trent- Jared Padalecki
Jenks- Chad Michael Murray
Matalina- Hayden Panetierre
Ceri – Evan Rachel Wood
Ivy- Davon Akoi
These are a few of my picks. It’s kinda what I see in my head when reading, I just change hair and eye color, and sometime height mentally of course. =)
Sorry, correction:
Rachel: Deborah Ann Woll.
Davon Akoi for Ivy =)
Olivia Wilde for Ivy!!!!!
Hi Ms. Kim-That sounds good.I don,t Follow T.V. all that much,,but if you don’t want has-been movie guys,we might look at the soaps,they always have people looking to move to bigger parts.
Time to revive this page, or what?
Looking back through past posts it seems that a good many suggestions are for movie actors/actresses. I don’t see any of them taking on tv parts at this time, especially not the bigger name folks. So, with a look to actors/actresses who mostly work in tv already (or have in the past), what are some good candidates for our fave Hollows residents?
I think Bridget Regan (formerly of Legend of the Seeker) would make a good Rachel. She was a brunette with chemically straightened hair for LOTS but she’s a naturally curly haired redhead from what I understand.
Danneel Harris as Rachel
Kevin Zegers as Trent
Kyle Schmid as Kisten
That’s all I got.
I saw this picture and just had to share it with you. Tilda Swinton makes perfect Newt!
http://regent.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341ca4b653ef015433a7177f970c-320wi
I thought the same thing!! I always see her in my mind when I’m reading. Good call.
Correction:
David: Hugh Jackman
First: People you have to consider AGE. I love Jennifer Connely as Ivy…in 1992. Jennifer is 40 years old!! Michelle Pfeifer as Rachel….Really? Michelle’s gonna be collecting Social Security in a few years!! Come on. These are 20 or early 30 something year olds with a some exceptions…
Rachel – First name that came to mind was Isla Fisher. But she just wouldn’t stick. The I saw ‘Zombieland’ with Emma Stone and she did. (no doubt about it. you don’t get her, you don’t have a movie)
Ivy – Megan Fox (I know she’s supposed to have asian features but everything else screams Megan!!) I thought about Kristen Kreuk. She definitely has the look but not the physical or sexual presence that Megan brings to the table.
Jenks – Gerard Butler (The only guy the comes to mind that can be intimidating at 4″ tall)
Matalina – Nichole Kidman
Kisten – Chris Pine or Alex Pettyfer
David – Zack Galifianakas
Piscary – James Gandolfini
Skimmer – Kristen Bell
Keasley – Morgan Freeman. Came to mind first moment.
Trent – Very hard call. At first I saw Mathew Mcconaughey. Then I saw Tom Cruise. Then I saw Orlando Bloom (but then isn’t he just Legolas in a different movie?) Then I saw Hugo Weaving (too old and same as Orlando) I say go with Mathew.
Quinn – Jimmy Jean-Louis (The Haitian from ‘Heroes’)
Al – I’ve never seen anyone but Paul Bettany as AL. Same as Emma, perfect.
Newt – Had no idea at all. Then I saw someone mention Tilda Swinton. Golden.
Minias – It’s a bit role and doesn’t really matter. Though Johnny Depp would be cinema gold it would be a waste of 10 minutes of screen time and he would absolutely steal the whole movie. Use the director or Kim.
Ceri – Melissa Rauch “Big Bang Theory”
Nick – Jessie Eisenberg (nothing wrong with a little “Zombieland” subtext)
Glen – Morris Chestnut
Edden – Stephen Lang “Avatar”
For some odd reason, when I first read about Trent, I pictured a much younger version of Anderson Cooper. The blue eyes, pale hair…AC’s ears even look a little elf-like.
Alicia Witt sort of resembles the Rachel I picture.
okay people! i have a LOT of free time! i made a video on youtube of a cast list that i think fits the characters descriptions! some people i skipped because i couldnbt think of anybody for them and other stuffs like that! if u wanna check it out my username is ThatsWhatHeSays and if u search that in the searchbar it should come up! please leave a commment on it too please
Someone upthread mentioned Paul Bettany for Trent. I like the idea of him better as Al. I think he could really pull that off. Agreed with Emma Stone as Rachel-she’d be fantastic. And I like the Ivy Aaron picked Mylene something? Fantastic from the photographs anyway.
I say that if you want live actors for the cgi,go with:
Gong Li -Ivy’s mom
Megan Fox-Ivy (We want a hottie here)
Milla Jovovitch – Rachel (She can really get her demon on)
Brad Pitt – Jenks (we Know he’s a lover)
Maybe I’m gettin’ older but when I read a Hallows book I see Billy Zane as Trent Kalamack – beautiful, aloof and superior but damaged. The ghost boyfriend (sorry I have a mental block right now-3rd 12hour midnight!!) I always pictured him as Ryan Cartwright from Alphas/Bones. Al, I always thought of someone very big and overweight. And, next definitely Jensen Ackles for Nick. No matter how old you are, you can always recognize the bad boy. Rachael should be someone new, young, beautiful and tough.
Hi Ms Kim-Its Jim from Warren-I say AGAIN-make the Hollows Series a set of video games. Better yet,have James Cameron do it like he did Avatar.In either case, have your pencilists supervise the cels. Since they do your GN’s they know what you want, and they have a body if work published here in the States to give them chops.They will do you proud,and you can sit back and let Alex and Zander count the cash.
okay I’m pretty good at coming up with cast ideas haha
Rachel: mila kunis
ivy:jamie chung
trent:jensen ackles
jenks:jackson rathbone
al:mark sheppard
these were the only characters i thought of……..
I’ve noticed a couple of mine match some others but this would be my line up… I wanted to post picture links as to how I would see them looking in their roll but couldn’t figure out how >_<. Anyway enjoy and let me know what you think ^_^ ~~Lynda
Rachel – Rachelle Lefevre
Ivy – Shu Qi
Jenks – Alex Pettyfer
Kisten – Kellan Lutz
Trent -Jared Padalecki
Al – Dustin Clare
Newt – Tilda Swinton
Big Al = Michael Fassbender
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1055413/
Just played as Magneto in the recent Xmen: First Class movie
I haven’t got everyone, as my visions for these characters are really specific, but I do have some that I would like to share, haha!
Rachel – Rachel Lefevre
Ivy – Jeon Ji-Hyun
Jenks – Dane Cook
Newt – Tilda Swinton
Trent – Chris Pine
Al – Luke Goss
Nice pick, especially for Rachel, Newt and Al.
I can’t help it, every time I think of Kisten I see Kiefer Sutherland from his “Lost Boys” and “Stand By Me” days.
I would have to remind everyone that jenks could just be CGI or costume effected and voiced who i would pick Damon Wayans he has that
small stature yet deaming voice.
As for big Al remember they would most likely do the first two books together and he just transforms himself into different people so it be hard to pick an actor for him.
Rachel-Emma Stone or Ashley Greene
Ivy-Megan Fox or Famke Janessen
Nick-Hands down Jared Leto
Trent-I imagine him being Shane McMahon (WWE)
Kisten-Cody Rhodes (WWE)
Piscary-Giles Marini
Eden- The Guy played the Captain on Monk
Glenn-Chace Crawford
Back in September, I put together a casting of 25 characters with 2 pictures each, and a short video of the top 5 characters and put it on one of my blog pages…WOW! I’ve had over 2,500 views since then. I cleaned it up a bit and added two more characters:
Ku’Sox
Vivian
http://antoniomyblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/rachel-morgan-book-seriescharacters/
Bridget Regan – Rachel
Oliva Munn- Ivy
Cristina Cox- Vivian
Hayden Christensen- Jenks
Gerard Butler- David
Ryan Phillipe- Kisten
Johnny Depp- Al
Jude Law- Trent
I’m sure some of these people have already been mentioned, but -
Rachel – Annalynne McCord or Lyndsy Fonseca (obviously you would have to imagine them with red hair…at one point i was thinking Bridget Regan for Rachel…But Annalynne has the hair that can be wild at one point and sleek the next)
Ivy – Sandrine Holt
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2423548749_f937be55bf.jpg
Trent – Trevor Donovan
(find a picture with him in a suit and that’s close to how I picture Trent. Ha! Did it for you. lol.)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5479585699_afb13b5a25.jpg
Jenks – Kellan Lutz
http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/h/hollywood_life_party_090608/01_kellan_lutz.jpg
Ceri – Adrianne Policki
Nick – Justin Bartha or Chase Crawford
Kisten – Cam Gigandet? (I don’t know…what do you think?)
Al – Jason Isaacs or Julian McMahon (was the way i was leaning, but someone mentioned Alan Tudyk and I can see him as Al also…)
If I come up with more, I guess I’ll post them up…for now *shrug* … it is what it is.
Rachael- Amanda Righetti or Paget Brewster
Ivy- Cote De Pablo
Jenks- Jensen Ackles
Matalina- Alona Tal
Ceri- AJ Cook
Algaliarept- Mark Sheppard
Newt- Beth Riesgraf
Minias- Richard Speight Jr
Piscary- Julian Richings
Glenn- Mark Harmon (maybe)
Thats what I could think of off the top of my head. I think it wouldd make for an interesting cast. Ill add more when I think of them.
Jethro,
Nice job on the list! It’s the best one oustide my own that I’ve seen yet. I even liked your choice for Al better than mine. Nice job!
paget and aj tooooo toooo old
Maggie Q as Ivy, Lyndsey Fonseca as Rachel, Evana Lynch as Ceri, and Kristen Stewart as Skimmer.
Emma Stone for Rachel
Kristen Kreuk for Ivy
Jeremy Sumpter for Jenks
Tom Welling for Nick
Johnny Depp for Al
Hilary Duff for Skimmer
Chad Michael Murry for Kisten
Mark Harmon for Captain Edden
Penn Badgley for Glenn
Morgan Freeman for Keasley
Hugh Jackman as David
Kim Harrison is a genious I love her books. If The Hollows was ever made for TV or the big screen then you would need a pretty young cast. I bet Kim Harrison has a lot more tales to tell in the series.
This is who I would like to cast in the roles:
IVY -I quite like megan fox for Ivy she is so sultry and sexy.
RACHEL – Lindsey Lohan. If she cleaned herself and her behavior up she
would make a pretty good Rachel. She would probably give Ivy
exactly what she wants too LOL. Leighton Meester could probably
pull it off but she is a bit on the short side or Evan Rachel Wood.
Nick – Shia LaBeouf
Trent – Ed Westwick. His Chuck Bass character on Gossip Girl has all the
arrogance of trent. I think he would look weird though with blonde
hair.
AL – Ed Westwick. Could excel in the smug department. (I need
another Trent)
CERI – Kristen Bell (quite sassy). Or Dianna Agron from Glee.
TRISTEN – Chace Crawford.
JENKS – Chris Lowell/ No im stuck i have no idea
NEWT – Joan Cusack. (easy)
DAVID – Hugh Jackman or Mark Salling (Puck Off Glee)
GOOD GOD! Its so hard …….I give Up LOL
Maggie Q = The perfect Ivy. I’ve thought so ever since I started watching Nikita.
I totally agree, Ivy has to be exotic and kinda asian looking
I always think of Ivy as Michaela Conlin bc I had trouble creating an image of her in my mind I think my subconscious just picked her bc her fictional character Angela on Bones is bisexual, half asian/white, somewhat similar features and frame to Ivy (hopefully my html skills don’t suck to much and the pics post here)
didn’t work…
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/4700000/Michaela-michaela-conlin-4788720-313-348.jpg
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I’m not sure if I missed it but Emma Stone as Rachel is hands down the best person. Everyone keeps trying to cast people that are way too old for her role. and too sultry/sexy. Emma Stone is the perfect mix of kick ass/clumsy and cute that Rachel’s character requires.. Plus we already know she can do redhair… I don’t know, she might be a lil too tall though… You need to be able to picture the character smiling and simultaneously calling some one a “freaking bastard” (like Jonathan in book three) not a lot of actresses can pull of Rachel’s quirks but I think Emma stone could.
I believe Neil Patrick Harris would make a perfect Trent.
Shantel Van Santen as Rachel.
Myléne Jampanoï as Ivy.
Tom Felton for Jenks, maybe.
Dominic Purcell as Al, definitely.
Emily de Ravin for Ceri
Neil Jackson as Trent
Ben Barnes as Minias
Tyrese Gibson for Glenn
Kevin Zegers as Pierce
Dakota Fanning for Mattie
Viggo Morgensen as David?
I’m sure all of these have been said before, but just puttin’ my two cents in. ::)
I would love to see Helena Bonham Carter as Alice
I know if the Hollows were ever made into a movie it would never match up but, I would love to see the characters on screen. These are the people I can picture playing some of the roles.
Rachel- Emma Stone or Bonnie Wright(Ginny Weasely. As long as she gets some acting lessons! lol)
Kisten-Chord Overstreet ( Sam from Glee. Give him a few years and a haircut. lol)
Ivy- Megan Fox (cliche maybe but I think she could pull off the attitude)
Trent- Neil Jackson ( think someone else put this but I completely agree)
Jenks- Toby Hemingway (from Covenant)
Nick- Tom Welling could pull off that jackass
Ceri – Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood HP)
I agree with you about Tom Welling as Nick and Emma Stone as Rachel, but I think Kristen Kreuk for Ivy. I don’t know who the people you choose are.
Hi guys
I had kind of pictured Jenks as Owen Wilson, and hes played small before in Night at the Museum
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1553891840/nm0005562
What about Neil Jackson as Al? He’s good actor, young enough, with beautiful voice and british accent. He played evil characters (as Marcus Van Sciver in Blade: The Series) and he’s good at it. If not Al, maybe Trent then. His hair colour would match and he looks good in suit.
I don’t like this idea about the movie. These books are soo great and I love them to death. I have a feeling that film would spoil everything I had imagined. Anyway it’s impossible to find actors that would match them wholly.
But that’s irrelevant, there’s some pics of this actor:
http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs456.snc4/50516_21539782965_1031495_n.jpg
http://www.comicus.it/images/rubriche/mc/vansciver2.jpg
http://a.giscos.free.fr/cinema/Acteur/N/NeilJackson/NeilJackson.jpg
http://justjillsblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/pendergast-neil-jackson.jpg
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2006_Blade:_The_Series_%28TV_Series%29/2006_blade_the_series_004.jpg (second one from left)
*And sorry for my english, I still practice. Alas in my country there are only three books from Hollows series translated and I’m not a patient person, so I read them in original version. But at least it’s a very strong motivation to learn english
and to be honest I found reading them in english more entertaining than reading them in my native tongue. Love you Kim
Mmmm, I think he could pull it off :3 Nice pick!
And Marshall Allman would make a good Nick.
I think that Al should be played by MarK Sheppard. He does sexy demon so well.
Hey, I watched a Terrible movie last night on HBO- “The Final Destination.” It was god awful…but there is an actress in it that could TOTALLY be Rachel. Her name is Shantel VanSanten. This is completely how Rachel looks in my mind’s eye.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1416900/
http://www.youtube.com/v/wSolLfB76Ak?version=3
im not sure she could pull it off but debra messing has the perfect look for rachel in my opinion
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2659948544/nm0005226
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm325688064/nm0005226
I LOVE Debra Messing…but she’s 42 years old, remember Rachel is only 23 when we first meet her.
Wow guys, the biggest thing that bugs me about this list is that Al is NOT supposed to appear old. Johny Depp is 47. While Al does change shape, he is supposed to appear YOUNG most of the time. NOT 47. Dx
Hey! 47 is not old! -grin-
My dad agrees -grins-
“47 is young!”
I guess there is ‘old 47′ and ‘young 47′…which one am i depends on what day you ask.
47 is old? HA
I always pictured Victor Raider-Wexler as piscary and if anyone was into the Angel series and remembers when Angel took over Wolfram and Hart. Episode 2 of Season 5 Victor Raider-Wexler is the necromancer spike and Angel fight Hansley. After reading the hollows series I couldn’t get him as Piscary out of my head.
Well, A TV show would be a great idea, honestly, I think Kim should just throw out a few auditions and hire new talent, people who fit the characters. Even though Johnny Depp is prolly the only person I can think of for playing Al. Just because Depp is a GREAT actor, no matter what people say about him being only Jack Sparrow. He is a genius and plays all his roles to the full extent. Algaliarept played by Depp would be wondrous. I think I could only trust him t play favorite fictional character ever… but that’s just me o.o;
I totally agree, a show sounds better than a movie. That way you don’t run into the issue of “I loved the book, but the movie changed/cut out too much of the story”. With a show, there’s more opportunity to show more of the little details that movies cut. Johnny Depp would make the BEST Al! He can definitely pull off the many sides of all (angry, passionate, sarcastic, haunted, moody, sexy, ect)
I was completely unconvinced by the choices for Ivy until I saw Mylène Jampanoï — she is PERFECT!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1227864/
Dude…. she’s perfect. completely perfect for Ivy. way to go!
wow she really is perfect (looks wise) and the faces she makes of how i imagined Ivy. Shall we start casting her now lol
The biggest problem with getting the right actors is the height issue, no pun intended. Most actors are actually on the short side so that narrows the choices when you’re going for vertical accuracy. Milla Jovovich is tall enough to be Rachel (5’8″) and could certainly pull of that roll. Jenks when he was big was 6’4″ – the only actor that big is Goran Visnjic and he’s already got the role of Al (after all, remember the amazing job he did in Practical Magic). Jude Law, at 5’11″ is almost tall enough to play 6′ Kisten. As a tall person, it always bugs me when they have short actors play characters who are supposed to be tall.
I think Wes Ramsey would make a great Kisten.
Drew Fuller would make a great Al or a full size Jenks
Oops! That should be Daniel Dae Kim instead of Casey Affleck in Saladan’s role.
This was my weekend project. I really had fun with the name and character associations. Yes, I did pick Tilly for Ivy’s mom. After a bit of research, I found that she is of Asian descent. Quite interesting!
Rachel – Laura Prepon
Ivy – Moon Bloodgood
Jenks – Mitch Hewer
Matalina – Rachael Taylor
Keasley – James Earl Jones
Ceri – Abbie Cornish
Alice Morgan – Gates McFadden
Robbie Morgan – Matthew Jaeger
Takata – David Wenham
Nick Sparagmos – Jesse Eisenberg
Skimmer – Kelly Carlson
Erica Randal – Kim Hidalgo
Ivy’s dad – Ken Watanabe
Ivy’s mom – Jennifer Tilly
Al – Rodrigo Santoro
Newt – Tilda Swinton
Minias – Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Trent – Chad Michael Murray
Quen – Joseph Fiennes
Jonathan – Sam Rockwell
Sara Jane – Reese Witherspoon
Ellasbeth Withon – Katherine Heigl
Denon – Idris Elba
Francis – Michael Emerson
Piscary – Jackie Earle Haley
Kisten Felps – Chris Carmack
Rynn Cormel – Brendan Fraser
Peter – Keanu Reeves
Captain Edden – Viggo Mortensen -OR- Richard Gere
Glenn Edden – Columbus Short
Ford – Adrien Brody
Tom Bansen – Jamie Bell
David Hue – James McAvoy
Marshal – Jason Statham
Walter Vincent – Benicio Del Toro
Brett – Josh Holloway
Dr. Anders – Emma Caulfield
Pierce – Vincent Kartheiser
Saladan – Casey Affleck
Mia Harbor – Thora Birch
Remus – Tom Hollander
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I could really see them in supporting roles, too.
Willem Dafoe; Pierce Brosnan; Hugh Laurie; Olivier Martinez; Kristen Bell; Robert Prescott; Richard Griffiths; James Franco; Hayden Christensen; Enrico Colantoni; Audrey Marnay
Since the Twilight movies came out I have been seeing a lot of Kristen stewart. I think she would make a great Rachel. Red hair, skinny, and tough. Oh, hell yeah!!
She seems weak, clumsy, and insecure. Rachel is more confident than Kristen Stewart. Rachel has clutsy moments, but is over-all well-handled.
That’s a good pick, Rose.
She meets my personal criteria: 1)matches physical description;2)good actor;3)age appropriate;4)and most importantly, is hot in Hollywood NOW–an up-and-comer or a bankable star. Personally, i tried to avoid those actors who were already famous for a “supernatural” role(Twilight,Supernatural,TrueBlood,Harry Potter,Underworld,etc), but still–I like Kristen Stewart. She’s very hot right now! 
I still think Jude Law would make a great Al.
He lacks a toughness required for the role. He didn’t even have me convinced after Repo Men.
Okay, I see your point, but… he could totally pull off the supercilious British lord whose mood changes instantaneously. I’m just sayin…
I LIKE Jude Law, Maryellen! Nice pick. He DID play a bad guy in ‘Road To Perdition’ and was excellent in the role. He might make a good Rynn Cormel as well.
Saw “A Knight’s Tale” yesterday. Pretty old, this one, and I totally forgot about this incredibly sexy actress playing the role of Jocelyn. Shannyn Sossamon. She might become my pick for Ivy. Maybe. Still have to think about it…
She is sexy! But as you said yourself, it’s(the movie) a “pretty old one.” Finding a chinese actress who is a “name” actress NOW isn’t easy…If you get a chance to check out the new NIKITA TV series, there’s a terrifc actress named Maggie Q. It’s eery how perfect she would be for IVY. She’s THAT good.
I always wanted to cast the “relax-someday” Hollow’s movie, but I always had a hard time finding just the right actor/actresses, ESPECIALLY ones to play Rachel and Ivy. I cast 25 parts and tried to include 2 pictures of each and a short sample video for the main characters/actors. I put it all on one of my blog pages so i wouldn’t “clog” up this page.
http://antoniomyblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/rachel-morgan-book-seriescharacters/
I think Katherine Moennig could be Ivy or Skimmer…
Deborah Ann Woll is SO Rachel! frizz the hair and its totally her. Fantastic actress, can kick ass yet still show her feelings, funny, energetic….its a shoe in!
Love LOVE LOVE Deborah Ann Wohl.
I would rather see The Rachel Morgan Series as a Television show, maybe Showtime, but not as a movie series. A television show could delve more into the story, but a movie would chop it to pieces. Anyway, here’s my list.
Rachel- Lake Bell
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1128572/
Ivy- Devon Aoki
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1226817/
Jenks- Hunter Parrish
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1446060/
Kisten- Ryan Goslin
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/
Nick- Ben Whishaw
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924210/
Trent- Chris Pine
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1517976/
Al- Johnny Depp
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/
Newt- Eva Green
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1200692/
Piscary- Ben Kingsley
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005188/
Skimmer- Abbie Cornish
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0180411/
David- James Marsden
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005188/
Ceri- Emily Blunt
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1289434/
Keasly- Morgan Freeman
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000151/
I totally agree with it being a TV series vice a bunch of movies. I am sooo with you on Ivy’s character. She has attitude and appearance. She’s not that tall, but everything elses matches. I’d stick with the rest of my original picks for the rest though, and add John Beasley http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0064040/ as Keasley. He seems like a sweet old man that will do good and may have a shadowed past. I’d think there could be someone elses better for Ceri too, like Cate Blanchett http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000949/. I’m not sure, she’s not exactly who I imageined in the role either, but a little closer.
I like your choice for Keasley. Some of the other roles like Ceri, I think I would prefer to see new actors and actresses fill the roles, or at least less known ones.
Love Lake Bell for Rachel! I saw her in over her dead body and thought she would be perfect for Rachel! I too think the TV series would be great
I am super suprised about the suggestions on this list. Is it just me, or are ALOT of people forgetting that Jenks is supossed to look like an 18 year old? That Ivy, Rachel, and Trent are ALL in their 20′s. They look like they’re in their 20′s. I don’t want to call some of these actors and actresses ‘old’ ….but…. some os these suggestions are WAAAY off the mark. Just saying.
Okay, I’ve gone through this entire list checking out the possible Ivy Tamwood suggestions… and honestly, people? I love Olivia Wilde, Milla Jovovich, Angelina Jolie and Kate Beckinsale as much as the next lesbian but, Ivy? I think I am going to have to say my number one non-asian mix suggestion is Catherine Zeta Jones. Mostly because she has the charisma for the part if not the exact look. It’s a tough look to articulate since Ivy doesn’t necessarily have Asian features predominantly, but she does have some Asian characteristics. This would be a hard role to cast right. I picture her beauty to be so naturally captivating, that it is actually rather simplistically winsome.
She’s gorgeous, but not angry enough. Her personality is not quite as strong as necessary. A prime example is the movie Entrapment. She does the whole damaged goods thing well, but makes her way too vulnerable for the role of Ivy I think.
Yes, I can see what you say Jim. I’m afraid I am just grasping at straws there. I’m not sure an appropriate Ivy has emerged among us yet… Well, not a real life person representation anyway. *smile* I rather like Kim’s version.
Update: This woman, a fan of The Hollows, is now my official “Relax-they-aren’t-going-to-make-it Hollow’s movie” pick for Ivy Tamwood.
Carolyn Veronica Busby is quite a dead ringer for the living vamp, in my opinion.
I think Mylène Jampanoï would be the perfect Ivy. I especially like that she has this intense look in her eyes…she’s also a good of asian and french so she doesn’t look too Asian but still enough that you can tell…http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1227864/
Weeeeell, I don’t know about that. She doesn’t strike me as Ivy. Ivy is willowy….and in her 20′s.
By the way, I’m talking about Catherine Zeta Jones right there. Not Carolyn Busby. Catherine is the one that is not a good fit.
Yes, as previously conceded, she (Catherine Zeta Jones)is not actually the best choice… my point here is that at the moment, I really just don’t see any established actor as Ivy. Hence, my vote now lies with fan, Carolyn Busby.
Check out Maggie Q from the new Nikita TV series. She’s very kick butt! I think you might like her. She was also in the new die hard movie. Shes my official pick for Ivy.
I keep thinking of Shannen Doherty as Ivy…..
Felicia Day without a doubt should be Rachel. The only other one I could imagine is Sam Rockwell as Jenks.
I always pictured a young and more understandable Ozzy Osbourne as Al. Must have been the glasses.
Definitely has the proper appearance! Same as Russell Brand, but he doesn’t have the proper anger issues that Al does.
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Why does everyone keep saying actors who look like drug addicts should be Al?? He’s a handsome demon, not a crack head!
Oh, if only, if only Alan Rickman were younger, he would be the perfect actor for Al.
And likewise, is Debra Messing (from Will & Grace) were younger, she’d be perfect for Rachel.
I also think Sienna Guillory would be awesome as Ivy (similar to her Resident Evil: Apocalypse role).
I am having fun looking at all the suggested actors for the Hollows characters!! I wasn’t totally convinced of an actress for Rachel until I checked out the recommended German actress Franka Potente about a third of the way through.Her eyes have the look of having seen some very crazy scary shit and she looks like she could kick some serious ass!
Alexander Skarsgard for Kisten! I think he would fit that role perfectly!
Nah, he’s hot but he’s just too Eric.
I have to agree! I can totally see Alexander as Kisten… which just makes me now miss Kisten that much more lol
Rachel – Brigid Brannagh http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0909578/ She looked perfect for the role in the part she had in the tv series Angel.
Piscary – Bob Hoskins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001364/ I think he has the proper look and has shown hisself to be viscious and nice enough in some of his parts that he would fit.
Kisten – Alan Ritchson http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2024927/ He hass the right look; he might serve better as Jenks. Philip Winchester also has the right looks, and demonstrated the right attitude in “Alice” http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0934618/
Ivy – Kristin Kreuk http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0471036/ has the right appearance, minus the height, but not exactly the right attitude. Kate Beckinsale http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000295/ has the obvious going for her. I really don’t know on this one.
Newt – Tilda Swinton http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842770/ Has the right look, voice, etc.
im always disappointed by books made into movies. theres a good chance I won’t go. Love the hollows books and don’t want to ruin my perception of the characters. Jenks and Bis are awesome and its great how Al’s character has been developing. Can’t even think who would play Rachel, Ivy or Ceri well. Not to mention Trent. I love all the characters! Please keep on writing more books, this series is awesome! It’s hands down my favorite!
I finally decided to put in my 2 cents about this
. I agree with many of you (thanks for such great ideas!).
Some aren’t actors/actresses but how I envision the characters when I’m reading the books:
Rachel – Mini Anden or Bryce Dallas Howard
Ivy – Mylene Jampanoi or Moon Bloodgood or Lynn collins
Al – Gary Oldman (As in Dracula) or Alan Tudyk, but I can agree with many and say Johnny Depp would work (I’d watch just about anything with him in it!)
Pierce – Orlando Bloom or Milo Ventimiglia
Trent – Paul Bettany
Nick – Eric Balfour (first guy that popped into my head for him and he just stuck)
Kisten – Taylor Kitsch or Jude Law
Ceri – Kirsten Dunst
Newt – Tilda Swinton (This is how I always thought of Newt)
David – Liev Schreiber
Piscary – Ben Kingsley
If he wasnt so old hed be the perfect trent, the blonde the tan and if anyone ever saw him on Desperate Housewives he can portray messed up and evil well but can also play the nice guy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Neal_McDonough_2009.jpg
sorry this is the link i forgot to send in the comment above.
Also as for Rachel isnt she supposed to be very slim, small chested and boyish figured, so a lot of the hot hollywood stars suggested by people are too curvy , need someone tall slim and athletic to be rachel.
dude.
Trent- Cillian Murphy ( this I am firm on)
Keasley- Morgan Freeman
Ivy- Kristin Kreuk
Rachel- Laura Prepon ( this was not my first thought, I stole it from someone else here- GREAT suggestion)
Big Al- Gary Oldman
Nick- Ashton Kutcher
Jenks- Sean William Scott
Kisten- Taylor Kitsch
The only actor in my mind when I read this series is Mark Sheppard as Al – I always picture him in a crushed velvet suit the smoke colored glasses and hear his voice. He has always had the right balance of disarming charm with an edge of true danger under it all. I would personaly love to see a movie or TV series of these books – for know I am completely content to build the world in my head. Thank You for writing these books -
I will now here Sigourney Weaver in my mind whenever I read Newt
Michelle, I was thinking Gavin Rosdale as Al probably only because he was a demon in “Constantine”, and it stuck in my mind! BUT….YES I can totally see Mark Sheppard! Good idea. And yes, Sigourney Weaver was my vision when reading about Newt, because she is gracefully aged, with an air of brilliance behind those eyes. She would also be capable of going from innocently curious to scary and all powerful in a New York minute! She would be perfect for that role!
Once I read your suggestion of Sigourney – it was perfect! Brilliant – she has that androgynous look to her face – especially with no hair (Aliens 3 I think it was) And her curious to scary in the blink of an eye genius!
Rachel- Alicia Witt
Ivy – Olivia Wilde
Jenks – Seann Thomas Scott
Matilda – Kate Bosworth
Jax – Tom Felton
Kistin – Jensen Ackles
Nick – Matthew Goode
Pierce – Robert Pattinson
Marshall – Bradley Cooper
Al – Gavin Rosdale
Newt – Sigourney Weaver
Ceri – Heather Graham
Trent – Jude Law
Johnathan – David Morse
Quen – Tommy Lee Jones
David – Breckin Meyer
Glenn – Shemar Moore
Edden – Joe Pantoliano
Piscary – Al Pacino
Rynn – Kevin Spacey
Keasly – Robert Guillaume
Lee Saladan – Lambert Wilson
Francis – Doug Hutchinson
Skimmer – Ali Larter
Takata – John Corbett
I meant Seann WILLIAM Scott for Jenks. Sorry.
Al- Antonio Banderas
Kisten- Alexander Skarsgard (eric of trueblood)
Jinks- Seth Green!!! Hes so cute and short already
Matalina – Drew Barrymore
Nick- ugh. someone evil looking…
Trent- the guy who plays malfoy in harry potter…Tom Felton
Ivy- Jeon Ji-Hyun or Megan Fox
Piscary- Johnny Depp
Rachel- Laura Prepon (off of that seventy’s show)
Ceri- Scarlett johansson
Newt- Bette Midler
Glenn- Will Smith (yum)
David- Brendan Fraser
Pierce- Gerard Butler (yummmmm)
Edden- Robin Williams
oh and morgan freeman as keasley
I could so see alex as kisten
I love me some eric and kisten xo
Am I the only one who sees Rose McGowan? She could so rock Rachel!
I thought of her…but then i remembered how curvey she is and how and how stick figure Rachel is…
Jason Isaacs as Al! Did anyone see him as “Captain Hook” in Peter Pan? Yeah, Al all the way…only without the hook of course.
http://allaroundmeblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/captain.html
Plus, Jason is superb at playing villains. Colonel Tavington in “The Patriot”, Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter, Captain Hook in Peter Pan….Yeah, definitely think he could pull off big Al! Plus the man is supremely sexy, so that’s a huge plus.
And for Rachel, Scarlett Johansson is definitely at the top of my list! When I was “Ironman 2″ and saw her as Black Widow, I immediately thought, “Wow…Rachel Morgan!” Haha!
Those are really the only two that i have strong opinions about.
Every single time I “see” Big Al I think of Jason Issacs; scary evil but supremely sexy. You want to, but you know he’s naughty. (Perhaps that’s the whole problem right there…)
Karen Gillian would be perfect for Rachel, I think, if she could do an American accent. She’s a redhead, just under six feet tall, and completely mad. She’s been brilliant in the new season of doctor who as the companion.
http://www.seriesadictos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/docto.jpg
http://www.beyondhollywood.com/gallery/uploads/2010/04/Karen-Gillian-who-3.jpg
Rachel Lefevre as Rachel Morgan. Seriously.
I think of Newt and I think of Annie Lennox. She’s just got…kind of a demonic thing going, and a powerful voice. I think she could really pull it off. Or maybe she could have at one point.
Ok, so I totally envision Derek Hough from Dancing with the Stars as Jenks. He can dance really good which would be good for the athleticism needed to play that part. Plus, he already looks like a pixie!
Found my Piscary. Don’t know if this one has been already mentioned by someone, but Mark Strong really works for me. Saw him in “Robin Hood” as Godfrey. Really liked his big bad ugly attitude
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Rachel: Rachelle Lefevre
http://glambamm.com/images/rachel-lefevre.jpg
Ivy: Kristin Kreuk
http://www.kryptonsite.com/wrath1.jpg
Kisten: Jason Lewis
http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/jason-lewis/jason-lewis-20071017-325778.jpg
Jenks: Jamie Johnston
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UeUOG7UIPug/SxK3-E2FJxI/AAAAAAAABzI/pA1eJdA9_wI/s1600/JamieJohnston_.jpg
I have vision of Trent with his white-blonde hair and business suit but I can’t quite match him up with a real person. I’ll keep working on it.
Wow, good picks, I agree with all of them!
Ok a lot of these are great picks, but the one character (Al) where I kind of imagine in my head as reading, the craziest thing–is a cartoon character. The warden in Superjail.
From wiki about the warden: “The Warden (David Wain) is the proprietor of Superjail. Clad in a purple tailcoat, gloves, a purple top hat, red cummerbund, and yellow-tinted glasses, the Warden has been described as a “sadistic Willy Wonka”. Despite his seemingly happy and carefree demeanor, he is unmistakably an evil and selfish man, as one possible future depicts him ruthlessly subjugating the entire human race and turning the whole world into a single prison state..”
pic: http://fantazmigoriuh.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/29.jpg
So I guess this isn’t really an actor pick afterall…lol. But yeah…XD
I think
Ivy- Kristen Kruek or Olivia Wilde
Rachel- Angie Everhart or Alicia Witt
Jenks- Should definitely be Casey James from American Idol!
Nick- Tom Welling from smallville
Kisten- Paul Wesley (vampire diaries on the cw)
David- It would be easy to say hugh Jackman but NAH! Peter Stebbings
Piscary- Martin Short
Ceri- Gwen Paltrow
Keasley- Morgan Freeman
Big Al- Ian Somerhalder
Newt- Kiera Knightley
Trent- Jackson Rathbone
Off the Top of my head.
Ivy – Selma Blair — she has the hair and the body.
Nick – Joel Moore from Avatar, Bones and Medium
Kisten _ SImon Baker, although, in my head he has the face of a young Robert CUlp.
Edden — Glenn Morshower the good Secret Service Agent on 24.
Ceri an actress who can manage great vulnerability and strength at the same time — Keira Knightly, Kate Bekinsale, Kate HUdson (Physical Type)
Piscary – Bill Nighe
Marshall __ Matthew McConaughey
Rachel – Scarlett Johanssen.
Jason Behr would be a good Minias. He’s very hot.
What do you think about this list of actors for the Hollows:
Al – Hugh Laurie (He is English and has the accent for Al ) but Johnny Depp would make and interesting Al as well or even Robert Downey Jr.
Kisten: Clive Owen
Jinks : Zac Efron? really couldn’t come up with anyone
Keasley: Morgan Freeman
Nick: Edward Norton
Trent: Leonardo DiCaprio
Ivy: JAMIE CHUNG, I think Olivia Wilde who play’s 13 on House has a good look for Ivy
Piscary: Ben Kinglsey works for me
Rachael: Kate Winslet, Jennifer Garner, Laura Prepon (that 70′s show)
Ceri: Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett
Newt: Helen Bonham Carter, Kathy Bates
Glenn: Terrance Howard (maybe) or Taye Diggs
David; Hugh Jackman
Pierce; Jude Law, Orlando Bloom
Lee: Hugo Weaving
Ryan: Robert DeNiro
I do love these picks! Jenks is the hardest, it would probably have to be an unknown actor:) But Hugh Jackman, perfect!
I could totally see 13 as Ivy, and Laura Prepon as Rachel
I don’t know if you guys know “snooker” (its something like pool and very popular in Europe) but there’s a player from australia and he is everything I ever thougt of TRENT (well he’s not an actor but hey, he’s hot!)
It’s Neil Robertson
and he doesn’t even have to change his hair
OK… I’m going to hate myself for actually assigning people to the fantasy world in my mind….but here we go.
Al- Hugh Laurie (Dr. House)
Kisten- Taylor Kitsch (Gambit in Wolverine)
Jinks- Orlando Bloom
Nick- Jude Law
Trent- Alexander Skarsgard (don’t wanna see him as another vamp!)
Ivy- Kate Beckinsale
Piscary- Ben Kingsley
Rachel- Anne Hathaway
Ceri- Kate Blanchett definitely
Newt- Meryl Streep
Glenn- Benicio Del Toro
David- Christian Bale (minus the weird Batman voice)
Pierce-Viggo Mortensen
I agree with you in hating to assign people to certain roles as I always picture them in my head differently, that said I agree with many of your choices,
Al – Hugh Laurie (He is English as the accent for All) but Johnny Depp would make and interesting Al as well or even Robert Downey Jr.
Kisten: Clive Owen
Jinks : Zac Efron?
Keasley: Morgan Freeman
Nick: Edward Norton
Trent: Leonardo DiCaprio
Ivy: JAMIE CHUNG, Angelina Jolie? (cant see Kate Beckinsale in this as she is described in the books as having an oriental cast) I did think the girl who play’s 13 on House has a good look for Ivy not sure she fits though) and definitely not Milla Jovovich.
Piscary: Ben Kinglsey works for me
Rachael: Kate Winslet, Jennifer Garner,
Ceri: Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett
Newt: Helen Bonham Carter, Kathy Bates
Glenn: Terrance Howard (maybe) or Taye Diggs
David; Hugh Jackman
Pierce; Jude Law, Orlando Bloom
What about Hugo Weaving as Lee
Hi I´m from germany so i would prefer some german actors i.e
Jenks – Til Schweiger
Denon – Jürgen Vogel
Kisten – David Winter
Ivy – Franka Potente or Caroline Herford
Skimmer – Cosma Shiva Hagen
But ther are some characters who can´t be played by german actors like
Piscary Danny DeVito
Nick – Matthey McConaughey
and there ist a mus for Hugh Jackman as David
ivy -> Grace park (Boomer from New BSG on SciFi) or yes I love Underworld so Kate Beckinsale (Oh the skin tight black leather outfits)
Rachel -> Scarlett Johansson (Think redheaded Black Widow / Natasha Romanoff in iron man 2)
Trent -> Julian McMahon
Big Al -> Cary Elwes (Princess bride is a classic) or Bill Nighy (Underworld)
Jenks -> Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness is all time fave cult classic)
Ceri -> Monica Bellucci (Persephone in Matrix reloaded) or Cate Blanchett as many others said before
Kisten -> Alexander Skarsgård (From True Blood on HBO)
Det. Glenn -> Kevin Grevioux (Werewolf in underworld) or Richard T. Jones (From Terminator TV series)
Edden -> Has to be R. Lee Ermey. He is the only one I can picture (Just like in Seven with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman)
Piscary -> Arnold Vosloo ( High Priest Imhotep in the Mummy)
Denin -> Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister (President Lindberg from the fifth element)
Jenks: Sean Patrick Flannery or Craig Horner
Rachel: Rachel Lefevre or Scarlett Pomers
Ivy: Olivia Wilde or Summer Glau. Milla Jovavich? (Think Ultraviolet)
Ceri: Charlize Theron or Dakota Fanning
Kisten: Taylor Kitsch or Charlie Hunnam
Trent: Johnny Depp, possibily (maybe) Cillian Murphy?
Glenn: Bryton McClure
Piscary: Julian McMahon
David: Hugh Jackman
Nick: Kyle Schmid, Hugh Grant
Matalina: Mila Kunis
Found my Jenks while watching the TV series “Wire in the Blood”: Mark Letheren. Think he’s a pretty good fit.
srry about the one in ur drama box didnt see this page yet.
edden-clint eastwood
keasley- morgan freeman
those 2 for sure id pick the other ones i dont know yet
My pics are here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfVgtsaoK4s I made this (Fake) Trailer for the Hollows. Hope you all like it!!!!! Jen
Ok…as of today…right now:
Rachael-Bridget Regan(Legend of the Seeker)
Ivy-Zoe Saldana(Star Trek/Avatar)
Piscary-Ben Kingsley
AL-Gary Oldman
Glenn-Shemar Moore(Criminal Minds)
Keasley-Bill Cobb
Trent-stretching here but the guy who plays the thief on White Collar
Ceri-I just love Kate Blanchett for this
Jenks-stumped right now
Kisten-blond guy from supernatural
I agree with Andrew that Meagen Fox would make a smokin’ Skimmer but Jenks needs to be heroic and snarky and try as I may I really think James Marsters that keeps coming to mind.
The way I picture them in my head:
Rachel – Keira Knightley
Ivy – Olivia Wilde
Ceri – Mila Kunis
Jenks – Jesse Spencer
Trent – Johnny Depp
David – Hugh Jackman
Keasley – Samuel L Jackson
Al – Hugh Laurie
Skimmer – Megan Fox
Piscary – Brad Pitt
Nick – Hugh Grant – don’t know why???
Rachel-Holly Hunter
Ivy-Kate Beckinsale
Nick-Ryan Reynolds
Kisten-Josh Holloway
Trent-Chris Pine
Ceri-Charlize Theron
Rynn-Robert Deniro
Al-Ralph Fiennes
Pierce-Jude Law
Glenn-Jamie Foxx
David–Hugh Jackman
Kisten–James Marsters (I mean, come on, people!)
Al–Hugo Weaving or Mark Strong
Ceri– Clare Danes
Ivy–Lynn Collins
Rachel–Alicia Witt
Or James Marsters as AL… That would be good.
rachel- bryce dallas howard.
ivy–> rachel evan woods….just dye her black. or Evangeline lilly (LOST)…maybe also check olivia wilde.
KISTIN—> jesse spencer (dr. chase on HOUSE)
NICK—> joshua jackson, kyle schmid, noah segan (brick)
PIERCE–> Joseph Gordon Levitt (500 days of summer, MANIC) or James McAvoy (wanted, attonement)
Marshall–> matthew fox (LOST)
JENKS–>hunter perrish (Silas on Weeds)
MATILDA—>Mia Wasikowska (alice in the new alice in wonderland)
AL–>billy cudrup, Michael C Hall (dexter), johnathan rhys meyers (tudors)
NEWT—> maggie gylenhall.
CERI–> claire danes. especially now that she is a blonde or zooey deschanel.
TRENT–>
Elizabeth(trents ex fiance)—> anna torv (fringe)
I love this list. Especially Michael C. Hall as Al. Brilliant!
It never occurred to me before, but I also agree that Michael C. Hall would be a brilliant Al. But it feels like typecasting since Dexter the character himself seems like a good Al (just that he has a higher moral and actually listens to harry) Al sometimes listens to Rachel. haha.
how about Rachel Lefevre as Rachel?
and sterling knight as jenks
Jason Carter – Marcus from Babylon 5 as AL
Jason Akles as Nick
Dakota Fanning as Ceri
India de Beaufort as Rachel
Ben Kingsly as Piscary
Clive Owen as David
Devon Akoi as Matty
Elijah Wood as Jenks
Jessica Alba as Ivy
Based on what I read above, and also knowing that no one will ever be able to look exactly like any of the characters the way I imagine them (they are all unique, and I do prefer the way I see them, but obviously, no one is going to picture them the same way!), here is what I think :
Rachel : Bryce Dallas Howard
Ivy : Megan Fox
Ceri : Anna Walton
Kisten : Chris Pine
Trent : Channing Tatum
Jenks : Jeremy Sumpter
Matalina : Saoirse Ronan
Keasley : Morgan Freeman
Skimmer : Evan Rachel Wood
Edden : Julian Sands
Nick : Ben Whishaw / Jake Gyllenhaal
Al : Stuart Townsend / Johnny Depp
Newt : Hilary Swank
David : Hugh Jackman
Piscary : Patrick Stewart / James Marsters
Rynn Cormel : Alan Rickman
Minias : Ryan Phillippe
Some of them may or may not really match their descriptions in the books but I like to let my own imagination go so I can actually put a face that I like and think would match their personality myself. I try not to go too far, though… !! I also think that depending on wether we think so and so is cute or not, that’s going to influence what we think the characters look like. So here are some of the people I think would do even though I prefer the ones in my head !
not sure about the megan fox or evan rachel wood thing but the rest of the list is killer….I so think that Johnny Depp could pull off Al. Channing Tatuam as Trent. Never thought of it but yeah it definately works.
A friend just got me started on this series and so I’ve just finished the first book. I’m not far enough into it to know all the characters but I’m excited.
Rachel: Jennifer Garner or Jessica Biel
Ivy: Angelina Jolie
Keasley: Morgan Freeman
Francis: Andy Dick
Not sure about the others though….thought about Simon Baker for Jenks but he’s not young enough.
ha! Andy Dick as Francis is the best suggestion on here! Kudos. that is hilarious!
I’ve only recently fallen in love with the Hollows having picked up White Witch, Black Curse and have had to read them in reverse order but having finished them all I have a few meager ideas so here goes…
Ivy : Kristin Kruek this choice is based almost entirely on the one episode of Smallville where Lana was turned into a vampire she looked good with fangs and even better in tight leather need I say more? lol
Ceri : Anna Walton who already played a shy semi naive elven princess in Hellboy II as Princess Nuala and from the moment I “met” Ceri Nuala is how I kinda envision ceri sans the freaky contacts and 6 inches of white makeup
David: I totally gotta agree with one of the previous poster Hugh Jackman would be an AWESOME David
Al: this was a another tough one but assuming he would be spending most of his time in his favorite british aristocrat I’d have to go with either Alan Cumming (nightcrawler in x-ment 2) or Malcom McDowell.
and with that I’m tapped out I really wanted to suggest a rachel but I can’t for the life of me think of any actress that would do her justice.
Jenks is another one I couldn’t decide on I just can’t think of any actors who could pull of a pixy.
and with that I’m done I might come back if I get any new idea but till then I’m done and in closing I’d like to say I can hardly wait for Black Magic Sanction to be release I even have it preordered
Demons:
Algaliarept- John Malkovich
Newt- Hilary Swank
Humans:
Nick Sparagmos- Ben Whishaw
Detective Edden- Harvey Keitel
Vamps:
Skimmer- Evan Rachel Wood
Elves:
Jon- Daniel Craig
Pixies:
Jenks- Jeremy Sumpter
Matalina- Saoirse Ronan
Witches:
Keasley- Morgan Freeman
Marshall- Andy Whitfield
Becka, Andy Whitfield is exactly who I picture when reading about Marshall!
I*’ve picked a couple of Rachel’s but I think they should do open casting calls and see if someone new could portray Rachel.
I just can’t really think of anyone from hollywood that would portray her so if they did make a movie that would be my choice
Cast ideas for first book ONLY:
Rachel: Bryce Dallas Howard
Ivy: Jamie Chung
Jenks: Zac Efron (Jenks IS only 18)
Denon: Dwayne Johnson
Kisten: Chris Pine
Trent: Ben Foster
Still thinking of other actors for the rest of the major roles.
For a while I thought it would be cool to see a Rachel Morgan movie made, but I talked it over with my friends and we decided that any attempt will never do the books justice. Too much would be cut out, and Hollywood might squash the sometimes off the wall humor that we love-mostly pertaining to Jenks. You guys know what I mean I hope. They’ll take the books and level it out to make it suitable for the majority. The only way I can see justice be done is if it’s turned into a short series, so that all the major points can be worked in, but even then we could lose alot. Sorry for the ramble, but I had to get that out. Horay for the upcoming graphic novels!
I so agree with you. Exept maybe for Lord Of The Rings I was alsways disappointed in the movies after reading the books. But it’s Kims choice anyways.
Piscary: Patrick Stewart
Rynn Cormel: Bill Clinton!
Maybe it’s just me, but whenever I read Jenk’s dialog, I hear it in a broad New Jersey accent! I am from Jersey, but still, the attitude Jenks has is perfectly from Jersey.
ok I love this series, and I know actors so heres my shot….. I liked a lot of the people previously mentioned… but here I go…
Rachel- Milla jovovich (that woman kicks ass!)
Kisten- I liked jensen Ackles, although kist would be hard to place, the face I see in my head…well i cant really think of an actor good enough, but Jenson is good at being a dick, but due to his time on days of our lives, I know he can do uber sensitive. James Marsters wouldnt be bad either, after his stint in buffy and angel as the vampire spike…with the dyed blonde hair and accent…. i dont imagine hed want another vamp gig though…. but hes got all the experiance. being good and bad.
Keesly- I liked Morgan freeman
David- I really liked hugh jackman and he did play van helsing, hes good in long hair.
Jenks- Ryan renolds is good at sarcastic so I think hes good for the part.
Ivy- i agree megan fox would be ok, she looks the part but shes not the most talented…but probably best for the part as she is pretty sexy.
minias- I agree antonio banderas…if he could get rid of his spanish accent.
denon- I dont know his name, but the guy that played biff in back to the future, I always see his face in my head when I read about denon.
al-Gavin rossdale would be good in the part, hed look good in the clothes and glasses, also hes already played a demon and has the accent!!!!
Minias- Tom cruise might be better as minias….or not. Jerry o connoll.
Nick-Jake gyllenhaal.
ashton kutcher could be good as jenks to, again hes good at sarcastic!
george clooney would make a good edden.
gary oldman as piscary
lucy liy as ivy could be good.
that was supposed to be lucy liu as ivy
guy who played Biff is Thomas F. Wilson
Zeljko Ivanek as Piscary
heres a pic of him in tru blood.
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/S_Z/Tq_Tz/TrueBlood/season1/true-blood15.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/zeljko-ivanek/photos/179844/6&usg=__sE1QV6yUFec7rl_HD5PfDmTBT8Q=&h=330&w=450&sz=40&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=gza2s0Ge-uCP-M:&tbnh=93&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3DZeljko%2BIvanek%2Btrue%2Bblood%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26um%3D1
So many choices as to who plays who.And many i agree with,so here’s my contribution.
Rachael Morgan-Jennifer Garner
Ivy Tamwood-Megan Fox
Jenks-Thomas Dekker
Keasley-Morgan Freeman
Ceri-Cameron Diaz
Trent-Aaron Eckhart
Piscary-Julian Sands
Kisten-Chris Jerhico
Al-Stuart Townsend
Rynn Cormel-Ben Cross
I really think the books would do better as a series on HBO or Showtime. Somehow, I can’t see any of the Hollows books as a 2-hour movie; there is too much in them.
Simone Simons would make an awesome Rachel although her hair would need to be curled for the part xD
Kisten – Channing Tatum or Cam Gigandet
D
Ivy – Angelina Jolie or Megan Fox
Rachel – Taylor Momsen
Trent – I would agree with Tom Felton, but I think he might be too young. Better Bradley Cooper or Daniel Craig.
Nick – Ashton Kutcher, maybe?
David – don’t really know who.. somehow I can’t imagine Hugh Jackman as David
Piscary – I always imagine someone who looks a bit like Mahatma Ghandi, don’t know why.
Matalina – Cameron Diaz or something..
Al – Johnny Depp, definitely! But maybe Alan Rickman would be a good choice, too. ^^
Jenks – Jared Padalecki
Ceri – Evan Rachel Wood
yeah.. just my ideas
I think Alan Rickman would be a superb Jon but they would have to make him look a lot taller
ivy= koyuki (blood-the last vampire,the last samuri)
david=hugh jackman
keesley=morgan freeman
denon=dwight johnson
alice morgan=margareet gavin (audio book voice)
al=sean connery
ceri-liv tyler
kist=Jensen Ackles
Minias=antonio banderas
Oh yes, like in Interview with the Vampire
madelina=Katherine Heigl
lol they come to me at weirdest times
Rachel-Amy Sloan
Ivy -Kristin Kreuk or Elisha Cuthbert
Jenks -Kyle Schmid
Trent – Hayden Christensen
Ceri-Elisha Cuthbert or Laura Vandervoort
Al- Antonio
Kisten-Brian Van Holt
David-Hugh Jackman
HEY! I resemble that remark! (Grin)
I think Hayden Christenson is a wonderful choice
I love Trents character and I think that Chris Pine would also make a good trent. I like your Hugh Jackman idea as well.
Rachel-Katee Sackhoff would play Rachel perfectly even if she isn’t a natural redhead..her acting skills are amazing
Ivy-Grace Park…not to dip into the battlestar pool too much but this girl can act predatory and she’s 5’9″ which I think is essential to Ivy’s character
Jenks-Hunter Parrish
Nick-Topher Grace or Jared Padalecki
Trent-Aaron Eckhart
Kiston-Jensen Ackles
Ceri-Jayne Wisener..Johanna from Sweeny Todd, she’s kind of ethereal like I imagine Ceri would be
Keasly-Morgan Freeman obviously
Skinner-Kristen Bell
David-Misha collins…his voice as castiel on supernatural sounds just like i think david would sound
Ok, so I haven’t found ANYONE to play most of the characters, but the ONE I have found is Trent.
I think in a few years Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter) would be perfect. He pulls off rich, amoral, and (in the 6th movie) morally torn; very well. Give him some prosthetic ears, a little bit of self tanner, and a few years and you have a Trent.
Rachel-Katee Sackhoff (Dye her hair obviously) (Battlestar Galactica)
Ivy-Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds)
Jenks-Justin Kirk (Weeds)
Trent-Jason Dohring (Veronica Mars)
Al-Gavin Rossdale
Nick-Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters)
Kist-Jason Lewis (someone else mentioned him, and I like it) (Sex and the City)
Here is who I see in my head when I read, not necessarily good casting for a movie:
Trent: Anderson Cooper
Rachel: Alicia Witt (looks a little like Kim)
Ivy: Cathrine Zeta Jones
Al: Gary Oldman (ala Dracula 1992)
Anderson Cooper! Oh god, I can see it! If it weren’t for the fact that he’s, you know, a CNN journalist. The man was doing Katrina coverage in a suit and tie.
This would be an awesome tv show…if it were to stay true to the books and film in Cinci. (I grew up there and would be pissed if it were set anywhere else).
Oh my god he even has pointy ears! I think he would be better as Kalamack Senior.
How about this?
Rachel – Isla Fisher
Ivey – Olivia Wilde
Kisten – Ryan Reynolds
Nick – Micheal Imperioli
Trent – Julian McMahon
Jenks – Woody Harrelson
Keasly – Danny Glover
Big Al – Mickey Rourke
Piscari – Al Pacino
You know, I see Julian McHahon as a really good Rynn Cormel. A bit too old for Trent…
I guess I always pictured him a bit older than Rachel. I think Eric Dane would be a great Rynn also
ya know what i totally agree…julian macmhan would be a good trent….he could also pull off minias.
I for real see Olivia Wilde playing Ivy shes sexy and thats how i imagine her =] and Isla Fisher tas Rachel there both very beautiful women so its perfect
Ivy = Milla Jovavich
The Ultraviolet edition
Rachel: Alicia Witt http://www.tejavideos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/1858301706_c6a9004a1d_o.jpg
Ivy: Mylene Jampanoi http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Myl%C3%A8ne_Jampano%C3%AF.PNG
Newt: Tilda Swinton http://www.marilynmansonimages.com/images/extras/2008/tilda_swinton.jpg
That’s all I can think of. But I love Mylene as Ivy!
I’ve alwyays like Alicia Witt…she is 34 though…Mylene – pretty woman…although i don’t know if she speaks english…Tilda Swinton – that IS a perfect casting!
Yeah, I’m not sure that Mylene speaks english, either. But to me, her look is perfect. Half French, half Chinese. She should learn English just to play Ivy!
rachel-rose mcgowan ivy-kate beckinsale eden-kieth david jenks-tom jane al-stewart townsend nick-topher grace kisten-david boreanaz david-michael sheen trent- cillian murphy dali-jonathon hyde newt-robin williams(some explanation needed i know)- at first it was unclear that she was female, if you remember, so she cant be beautiful… Or even pretty… Or feminine. I imagine a demonic doubtfire-esque robin.
You know, I’ve always had David Boreanez as Glenn. I know he’s white, but i think he’s great.
Newt-Robin Williams? wow, that IS bold. My leading Newt for now: Shirley Mansion (tv’s terminator:Sarah Connor/music:lead singer–Garbage)
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I think Gary Oldman is the perfect cast for Al ^_~: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?07b628bba3.png (original pic: http://n2.nabble.com/file/n2553678/039_9741.jpg)
I like that! Another name for Al: Robert Downey Jr?
*g* I found this pic of Gary Oldman: http://n2.nabble.com/file/n2553678/039_9741.jpg
I changed some details and now I’m sure he is the perfect cast for Al: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?07b628bba3.png
OK, the ultimate pick for Trent is Hugo Weaving from Matrix… Mmmrs, Mmmorrgann…. (mmmr. Annndersonnn… get it!??)
i think Robert Forster aka Arthur Petrelli from heroes would make a good Eden. plus Cristina Ricci would be a good choice for Ceri.
I watched Blade Trinity lately and thought that Jessica Biel kinda looked like I imagine Rachel to look…
I like E Lilly. Yes, i’m having a little trouble w/Rachel…right now i’ve got Amy Adams, Deborah Ann Woll, Anna Torv in that order. I like that Emile de Ravin…I was thinking Miranda Otto, Diane Kruger, Malin Akerman for Cerie right now. There are SO MANY characters! I’m going to tackle the Witches next week. Did you watch that Jamie Chung(Erica) video as she’s blabbering on and on…LOL it’s too perfect.
How about Evangiline Lilly (Kate aka “Freckles” from Lost) for Rachel. For example, this scene is so Rachel IMO
…and this one too – it totally makes me think of the scene where Rachel is in the everafter with Trent:
Now that I think about Lost…
…if you make him clean-shaven he is pretty much how Trent looks in my mind.
Emilie de Ravin (Claire) would be a good Ceri
Matthew Fox (Jack) might make a good Rynn Cormel
And Dominic Monaghan (Charlie) has that wispy blonde hair that lifts in a slight wind
Wow! There are SO many memorable characters to cast, especially when you don’t know how the movie script is going to look. I mean, will it concentrate on the “vampire storyline” that dominates much of the first 6 books? Or, will it start with Fistful of Charms(Kim’s favorite)? Or, will it be based on R&I First Year Graphic Novel? I researched everyone’s suggestions(they are REALLY good! But, try to include a picture/video) I decided to start with casting the Vampires. Here goes…
IVY__To be honest, I haven’t really found the perfect Ivy, but I tried.
1)Olivia Wilde(tv’s House)
2)Zoe Saldana(movie:Star Trek)
3)Grace Park(tv’s Battlestar Gallactica)
4)Summer Glau(tv’s Firefly/Sarah Conner Chronicles)
5)Crystal Liu Yifei(movie:Forbidden Kingdom)
KISTEN__I was stumped for the longest time, but i think i got the guy.
1)Matt Bomer(tv’s White Collar)
2)Chris Pine(movie:Star Trek)
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20008779_20172008_20172914,,00.html
3)Taylor Kitsch(tv’s Friday Night Lights/movie:Wolverine)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2018237/
PISCARRY__Ben Kingsley(movie:Sexy Beast/House of Sand and Fog)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Kingsley#Film_and_television_career
ART__Stephen Dorff(movie:Blade/Public Enemies)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001151/
DENON__Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje(tv’s Lost/Oz)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0015382/
DeLAVINE__
1)David Tennant(tv:Dr Who/movie:Harry Potter)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0855039/
2)Jason Isaacs(movie:Harry Potter)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005042/
PETER__Zachary Levi(tv’s Chuck)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1157048/
IVY’S MOM__Michelle Yeoh(movie:The Mummy-3/Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) She’s just freaking awesome.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/
IVY’S DAD__
1)Chris Cooper(movie:American Beauty/Adaptation)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0177933/
2)John Corbett(tv’s Sex&the City)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0179173/
ERICA__Jamie Chung(movie:Sorority Row)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kZolhVMVQ4&feature=related
SKIMMER__Kristen Bell
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068338/
RYNN CORMEL__
1)Mark Valley(tv’s Fringe/Boston Legal)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0885090/
2)Aaron Eckhart(movie:Thank You for Smoking)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001173/
Woo! You’re crazy!
For Ivy, I vote for Summer Glau now. She kicks ass. 
Chrisy. I LOVE Summer too, i just wonder if she’s a movie star, you know…? What did you think of the Matt Bomer video? He’s starring in a USA Ntwk show starting tomorrow(oct 23rd)…
Summer is absolutely amazing, and I really love her, but I can’t see her as Ivy. Olivia Wilde, though, I could see that.
Antonio: Again I didn’t see any of Summer’s acting – I even didn’t know her at all. But she seems very… refreshing? Same thing with Mr. Bomer. Has to dye his hair blonde though.
And since I am from Germany, I am not able to watch this show. Darn it.
Kylie Ru: Hm. But Olivia has no asian eyes, no olive-touch skin… and I think she looks too much like all the beautful fake chicks you can get anywhere. Her attitude is wrong. Maybe she could change that. But.. I dunno. I don’t like her
Hi Antonio! Great ideas! I love your choices for Kisten – this is how he looks in my mind too.
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OK Ivy…while I have to say I definitely became an Olivia Wilde fan after watching that video, I have to agree with Chrisie, she dosn’t have that “slightly Oriental cast” (which is also why in my mind at least, Ivy also doesn’t look entirely Asian either). But also, if this makes any sense, she seems too whole and fun-loving, more of the prey than the predator, so to speak. Maybe we could cast her as Rachel…I think there is a moment in that video where she is feeling her new caps on her teeth
I have to say I haven’t found the Ivy in my head either, but so far I still like Jaime Murray for Ivy. I can imagine her as having a “slightly Asian” look, plus I think she carries off both dangerous and sophisticated. Here is a video link:
I love that you put ideas out for so many characters. Ben Kingsley as Piscary … I like that. In my mind Piscary looks like Dio
I like your Skimmer also. And Zach Levi as Peter is perfect!
Ok – coincidentally I watched Olivia Wilde in Year One right after posting this, not even knowing she would be in it. An I take it back – she definitely has that predator vibe going on
. Just maybe not the self-tortured predator, though I think she could act it.
So are you having trouble picturing the right Rachel too?
It’s great to see these actors actually “act” before making decisions…I had only seen Jaime Murray in an interview before. I liked her although she may be a little too old for the part. You know who i thought of as i watched the clip? Ms Walker, the scary banshee from WWBC…
I think she would be a great Mia also – the character Lila she played is full of that deviousness Mia has, so no doubt she’d be great. But too old to play Ivy? Woot?? She’s pretty much exactly Ivy’s age.
I don’t know. I’d rather read than watch a movie. If a movie was created maybe it could depict when the characters were younger? It would be interesting to see how Jenks steals Matalina or how Rachel was in the make-a-wish camp before her memory is forgotten. Can’t wait till the next book after reading some clever cliff hangers…
I totally love Kim Harrison. SO These are my picks so far.
Rachel- Scarlett Pomers
Ivy- Olivia Wilde
Trent- Chris Pine
Kist- Taylor Kitsch
Nick- Nick D’ Agosto
Minias- Johnny Depp
Al- Stuart Townsend
Quen- Alexander Skarsgaurd
Keasley- Morgan Freeman
I agree for kisten…thats a really good one too! and minias….wow i think that would work.
I think maybe Claire Danes for Rachel. I have no clue why but I could just picture her as a good Rachel. Heres a photoshopped pic of her with red hair and green eyes.
http://blingee.com/blingee/view/105798242-Claire-Danes-as-Rachel-Morgan
I always picture Jenks as a miniature Alan Tudyk. I’ve loved him since he played Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball. He was great in Firefly, Death at Funeral, etc. He’s funny, cute, and a fantastic actor.
Anna Walton played Princess Nuala in Hell Boy 2. I picture Ceri like that character without the white skin and weird eyes.
thats a good one, i totally forgot about him….he would be good as jenks. jeesh im getting rusty.
And for Mineas Tim Omundson from Psych. (Lassiter)
Kim, I love your books. My dad was just browsing the web and found the first Hollows book on audio so he got it. We had to go to Nevada to visit his parents and listened to it the whole way there and back. Amazing books. My dad and I love them.
Rachel – I dont know… My dad says Claire from Heroes…
Ivy – Kate Beckinsale (KICK BUTT VAMP! Underworld says so)
David – Hugh Jackman (With the Van Helsing look)
Keasley – Hugh Laurie (I have no idea why… But I can just imagine him as Keasley)
Nick – Ryan Reynolds?
Trent – Matt Damon
Al – Johnny Depp
Ceri – I think that Miranda Otto would be a good Ceri (From LOTR)
Newt – Halle Berry? Like in X-Men 3 as Storm.
Hugh Laurie. I like that, thinking outside the box…He COULD be Al as well…
Ceri – Miranda Otto (she played Eowyn from LOTR2)
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3474167808/nm0001584
She’s who i always imagined as well.
Kim, my wife, Valerie, amd I listen to a lot of audio books and found you first with your, go figure, your last book, White Whitch Black Curse. We were hooked. We went back and ran the series. We are almost finished with The Outlaw Demon Wails and we want to make one request, loose the reader! Gigi may be great at other things, but after 6 editions by Marguerite, we can barely handle her bad vocial and mis-pronunciations. Now that I’ve vented, are you working Rachel’s next adventure? We are waiting with “brimstone” baited breath. Thanks for many a great laugh and time very well spent.
John
Being a movie buff & a writer, Every time I read (and re-read) the Hollows books, it would run as a movie in my head.
So my two cents ~
Characters:
IVY – First choice: Famke Jansen – though she would probably be too old to play it by the time it got to production. Jeanette Lee (pro pool player) would be a close second.
Rachel – Scarlett Pomers. I wish I could send a photo, because she is an actress and looks the part to a tee!
Okay I just surfed this while checking something else out, but if anyone has seen Sons of Anarchy, check out Charlie Hunnam & see if he would make a great Kisten! He’s totally got the look, but I haven’t seen the show to see how he acts, what his voice is like! This is my new pick for Kisten!
I was researching him myself last night for my own list(he was also on a show called Undeclared when he was younger), and i really like him, but if anything, i see him more as Lee…He CAN act by the way.
Scratch that. Definitely Luke Goss for Piscary.
I always imagined Ceri as Anna Walton’s character (Princess Nuala) in Hellboy II. I think that’s exactly how she’s described, but without the lines on her face and the yellow eyes
And for Piscary, I was thinking Tom Colicchio. I know he isn’t technically an actor, but he is sort of in the business.. and I know he looks happy when he smiles, but he can look pretty mean on the show Top Chef. That’s another plus! He’s already a chef! haha
I should have read your post before I posted. Totally agree on Princess Nuala.
Wow, lots of good choices & I have done way too much research for this fun! But I love casting books while I read ‘em! My choices:
Rachel – Rachel Lefevre or maybe Jena Malone
Ivy – Devon Aoki is totally my Ivy or maybe Kristin Kreuk
Jenks – Hunter Parrish, but the last episode of Bones had Reidar Larsen & he could be Jenks or even Jax
Kisten – Alexander Skarsgard or Jensen Ackles
Trent – I totally see Julian McMahon, but Jason Lewis could be good too
Glenn – Dorian Gregory has always been my idea of him
Ceri – Kristin Chenoweth or maybe Kirsten Dunst
Keasley – Morgan Freeman, good choice
Nick – I can’t quite find the right guy, but maybe Ryan Kwanten
Al – Gary Oldman or maybe Ewan MacGregor
Charlize Theron as Rachel or Ceri
Ryan Reynolds as Kistin, or Jenks
Got to go with Morgan freeman as Keasley
and Gary Oldman as Al
Chris Pine as Trent
Gerard Butler as Minias, well, he has to be here somewhere.
Natassia Malthe from Bloodrayne 2, would be a good choice for Ivy.
Stuart Townsend is Al!!!
Just had to add I reakon Jena Malone would make a brillent Rachel not sure about any one else though
I think the Jensen Ackles scruffed up would makw a great Kisten. He’s got that cheeky attitude and he’s sexy.
OMG! I totally agree with you Chelsea! Chris Pine would be just perfect for Trent. Well I can’t imagine him look anything but stunning with white-blond hair *wohoo*
As for Rachel – I think they should cast someone new or rather unknown, I don’t come up with someone suitable..
Johnny Depp for Big Al…
yes, again.
Yes, I completely agree. Mr. Depp is such an acting chameleon that I believe he would be amazing as Al.
Olivia Wilde for Ivy…
yep.
Dye her hair red and she would work for Rachel
i totally agree!
Olivia wilde with red hair, the BEST Rachel i’ve seen yet!!!!!!!!
I think Chris Pine would make a PERFECT Trent Kalamack. I mean, just look at him. He looks wealthy and smug, much like Trent. I think he would be great.
Could be Kisten too?
I reckon The Hollows would be pretty good as a TV series, more time for characters and story, someone could even get a spin off series…
‘Nick: life as a crap for brains’ I’d watch it – if he died in the end…
LOL….
and I agree with you…it´s obvious that tv shows are the new movies
Heh heh heh Nick is an ass. I still remember reading that whole ‘just up and leaving’ saga and then having to go to sleep and I actually ground my teeth in my sleep I was so mad at him! And yea, they would have to make it into like a mini series or a proper tv series because making nooks into movies never works! It’s all good for the people who haven’t read the books because they don’t know what they’re missing. But they always miss big chunks out of them and swap bits around (i.e Twilight, Harry Potter) and it annoys the hell out of book fans. Although with True Blood they pretty much rearranged half the books lol.
I was thinking, I really don’t like High school musical, but that guy whats his name? You know, the main singing guy… anyway, bleach his hair, spoon feed him some attitude and life experience, and he could make a good Jenks.
All these actors and actresses, but who is going to direct???
I vote for:
Baz Luhrmann…yay, applaus, applaus
Piscary-Robert Denero- Trent-Mat Damon-Ivy-Angelina Jolie-Al-Jonny Depp-Ceri-Michele Phiffer- Rachel- Kate Beckinsale -
I think Michele would be to old for Ceri but Robert I could see as Piscary and Kate looks more like an Ivy especially from underworld black hair looks fierce on her
I am soooo with you that Johnny Depp would be perfect for Al… I love the way he can play a character that is evil yet still lovable at the same time. I think that he would be able to pull off the complexities that make up Al’s persona in a way that no other could!!!
How about Lake Bell for Rachel?
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3545471232/nm1128572
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3327367424/nm1128572
Oh yeah, i forgot about her (Jaime Murray) she would be good, wouldnt she- i hope theyed let her keep the accent.
I cant think of anyone for Nick, i can never picture him well….maybe Jake Gyllenhaal (hope i spelt that right)
I was thinking of a character from Dexter for Ivy too – but I was thinking of Jaime Murray who played Lila in season 2 – she has those almond shaped eyes and exotic look. Mmmm. God save me from myself, as a favorite author might say
How about Minnie Driver with her hair dyed red for Rachel? Nice square jaw, strong and venerable at once…I like it.
Also, how about Hayden Christensen for Jenks?
I really like Minnie Driver, but by the time they make this film i think she might be better as Rachel’s mother…
LOL – I don’t know about Rachel’s *mom* (Rachel is 27-30, Minnie is 39), but you’re right. Damn…how long ago was Good Will Hunting anyway?!?
I think Jennifer Carpenter (From Dexter) could play Ivy.
I had an idea for Rachel, but i saw Sues comment up there and I changed my mind. Rachelle Lefevre would be pretty good.
IVY – Karen Cliche
What about Joanne Kelly for Ivy? She played the vampire Bianca on The Dresden Files, though mentioning that show makes me think that Paul Blackthorn would make a great David as well. I could see either Alyson Hannigan or Amy Adams as Rachel, and I could definitely see Topher Grace as Nick and Allyn Hyde as Jenks…
We have the perfect Rachel here in Germany…but she is an author (one of the best) and not an actress so….relax
http://www.fotoecken.biz/alexa/images/IM1Y4806.JPG
@sabrina: Eva is great, but I stay with Jennifer
Well, I could go for Jennifer, too… if there wasn’t Eva
What about Eva Green for Ivy? I think this woman is sexy as hell.
HELL YES!!!! That is all I have to say, she is sexy and gives off the perfect vibe just in her pictures alone and in Casino Royale she is confident and seems safe with just enough hint of danger lurking underneath to make you think twice about crossing her path. Yess yess yes and again yes she is absolutely PERFECT!!!
Glenn: Bryton McClure
Ivy: Jennifer Connelly
Rachel: Anna Torv
Trent: Patrick Wilson
Jenks: Hunter Parrish
Just like they look in my head
Totaly agree. Ivy can only be played for Jennifer Connelly. She fits Ivy perfectly. ‘-’
I love Bryan Greenberg… maybe he could be Glenn… or someone… anyone.
I found my perfect Kisten! Jensen Ackles! This video convinced me that he’s the perfect choice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Fz_egtEgc
He is a play-child (does this word exist in english? …) just like Kist. And he acts like he’s the man…. man.
OMG!!! YES!!! Jensen Ackles would be the perfect Kisten!!! I totally agree!!
mh another opportunity would be Jason Dohring … but he could be Al aswell
and … as Minias XD JOHNNY DEPP …
Chrisy. I like J Ackles too and have watched his tv show Supernatural…but, i gather you haven’t seen the show, because if you did you’d see that his acting & speaking mannerisms closely resemble Sylvester Stallone! I could see him starring in the next Martin Scorcese film before i could see him play the gentlemanly part of Kisten. I could see him as Art or maybe David maybe…
Hmm.. you’re right Antonio Rich, I didn’t see anything with him. I just liked his attitude in the video. ^^
After months of searching, we’ve finally found the perfect Jenks. Allan Hyde is almost unknown. He has the body build necessary and would look good as a blond with green eyes.
Gary Oldman would make the perfect Al. As seen in Bram Stoker’s Dracula,
Kisten- Alexander Skaarsgard (Eric from True Blood)
Trent- Chris Evans (Push, Fantastic Four)
Ivy- Kate Beckinsale (Underworld)
Nick- Nick D’Agosto (Fired Up)
Rachel- Deborah Ann Woll (Jessica from True Blood)
Jenks- Topher Grace (That 70′s Show, Spiderman 3)
I love the idea for Chris to play Trent I just couldn’t see anyone else in Trent’s shoes hes the only one that could fill em and that would be a perfect Ivy
What about Peter Stormare as Quinn?
What about Lucy Liu as Ivy and Kate Beckinsale as Rachel?
I have one suggestion to add, which is Cary Elwes for Jenks. I can totally see his style, a la Princess Bride, with that mix of humor from Hot Shots! He’s probably getting a little old (they all want the characters to be so young these days!) but I still think he’s got that roguish look that Jenks definitely should have!
I can only imagine Kim Harrison playing Rachel Morgan!
I’m still sticking to my pick for Kisten. He’s a canadian actor named David Paetkau. He’s currently on the show Flashpoint. If you look him up on IMDb.com, they even have a picture of him with the beard stubble. Since seeing that picture, no one else comes close!
My pick for Rachel would be Rachel Lefevre. I know she’s in Twilight, but she’s still the closest I’ve seen to my idea of Rachel.
My personal favorite choice for Trent would have to be Aaron Eckhart.
I think Lucy Liu would be my choice for Ivy.
Lucy Liu would make a smoldering Ivy… she can definitely do kick ass and attitude; toss up between her and Angelina Jolie?
Oh and Mika Boorem for Rachel
I think Kristin Kreuk from Smallville would do a good Ivy.
Yeah, I thought that too, but she’s so short
I saw an actress on NCIS, Scottie Thompson, I can see her as Ivy
Even though she is too young right now, I think Alia Shawkat would make an excellent Rachel Morgan. I’ve only seen this actress in Arrested Development, but the spunk, attitude, and looks are pretty good
Not sure about the other ones yet…
Hmmm…who to cast…
David…Hugh Jackman (After the Van Helsing ref, who else could he be really?)
Al……Ewan Mcgregor.
Jenks……Peter Sumpter (kid who played Peter Pan in the 2003 film…not such a little kid anymore)
Nick….Topher Grace
Ceri-Anne Hathaway but blonde like in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland
Keasly….Morgan Freeman
Glenn…..Dwayne Johnson
Trent….(Maybe Ryan Philippe still thinking about how to cast for Trent)
Still puzzling out Rachel and Ivy….I looked up Sabrina’s pick for Kisten, I could go for him.
I agree with all your picks! Trent I’m stumped. Rachel I first thought maybe someone like Milla Jovovich and Ivy would be played nicely by Angelina Jolie when she was in the tomb raider movies or Kristen Kreuk would work for Ivy as well. But Angelina holds more of the forbidden sexual energy that Ivy gives off I think.
Kate Beckinsale I can also see playing Ivy as well!
I always see the guy who played Smith on Sex in the City as Trent. His name is Jason Lewis, I think.
Opps, I forgot to say Topher Grace as Nick, PURE GENUIS!!!!
Haha Ewan McGregor would make such a good Al. I don’t think it’s possible to find someone good enough to play Trent, he is way too..hmm whats the word? Unique? Something like that. Not saying that the other characters aren’t, but that I dunno, I find Trent very out-of-this-world if you get me. It would be hard to find someone magnetic enough to play him.
OK, the ultimate pick for Trent is Hugo Weaving from Matrix… Mmmrs, Mmmorrgann…. (mmmr. Annndersonnn… get it!??)
In reference to what Sinn said, I can’t picture Hugo Weaving as Trent, mostly because he’s a little too old, but I could definitely see him as Al.
Jude Law for Trent. I had thought Kisten before but he’s probably too old.
Topher Grace is inspired! That’s the one that’s perfect.
Jenks……Peter Sumpter (kid who played Peter Pan in the 2003 film…not such a little kid anymore) <— Just yesterday a friend and I were talking about what a perfect Jenks he'd be!
I’ve never really thought about which actor I would like to see as someone from the Hollows but when I watched “Wolverine” at the cinema and Taylor Kitsch made his first appearance all I could think of was: He would be a fantastic Kisten! So, yes, he’s my Kist.
I totally agree!
Today I found a picture of a German actress – her name is Milena Karas and I think she’d do an acceptable Ivy…
@ Sabrina: I’m right there with you – Taylor Kitsch is my Kisten, too!
OMG!!! I totally agree with you but I also thought of James Marsters for Kisten. But now I”m not sure anymore! Ahhh!i like ‘em both!!