A frequent question for authors is “Who would play your characters in the movie?”
I created my characters before casting them, and in some cases a few of the minor details don’t match up (usually eye color). However, for general appearance and attitude, the very talented actors below represent who I often see in my mind’s eye when writing.
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Disclaimer: All photos via IMDB.com; this is meant as a worldbuilding/characterization exercise only.
Jaimie Alexander
“Victory”
Vampire | Master of the City
Likes: Coffee, swords, and her kids. Dislikes: Impertinent questions. Go away.
Photo credit: Lady Sif, Thor: The Dark World
Jared Padalecki
“Mikelos Connor”
Daywalker | Violinist
Not quite sure how he ended up in this family of adventurers. Still prefers it to schmoozing rich patrons in stuffy ballrooms. Does occasionally miss the wine.
Photo credit: Sam Winchester, Supernatural
Lauren Cohan
“Toria Connor”
Human | Warrior-Mage
Element: Storm. Weapon of choice: Rapier. Would prefer to be tinkering. Or napping.
Photo credit: Maggie Greene, The Walking Dead
Michael B. Jordan
“Kane Nalamas”
Human | Warrior-Mage
Element: Earth. Weapon of choice: Shamshir. Is usually the voice of reason, much to his dismay.
Photo credit: Adonis Johnson, Creed II
Michael Fassbender
“Asaron”
Vampire | Mercenary
He hasn’t lived over 2,000 years to start drinking bad alcohol now.
Photo credit: Quintus Dias, Centurion
Rahul Kohli
“Jarimis”
Vampire | Academic
Prefers using knowledge and words to violence and knives these days. Can still cut you with either.
Photo credit: Ravi Chakrabarti, iZombie
Kristen Bell
“Syrisinia (Syri)”
Elf | Troublemaker
She might not know everything about her history, but she’s always ready to take on the future.
Photo credit: Publicity Still
Luke Mitchell
“Liamacorin (Liam)”
Elf | Academic
Intentionally specializes in history. Accidentally specializes in the care and feeding of wayward time travelers.
Photo credit: Publicity Still
Jensen Ackles
“Connor”
Vampire | Cellist
Three simple goals:
1) Create beautiful music.
2) Seduce beautiful women.
3) Take care of Mikelos.
Photo credit: Dean Winchester, Supernatural
Matthias Schoenaerts
“Max Asher”
Human | Mercenary
Head of Limani’s Mercenary Guild. Best friend to Asaron. Mentor to Toria and Kane. Each of these is a full-time job.
Photo credit: Gabriel Oak, Far From the Maddening Crowd