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Blackthorn – Casting the Movie

Before I mislead you – no, there isn’t really going to be a Blackthorn movie. When it was first released, Blood Shadows was optioned by a Hollywood film studio but just lost out in a split vote (boo). But who’s to say what may happen in the future? And there’s nothing to stop us having some fun with the idea, especially as talk of Blackthorn hitting the big screen has been one of the most frequent topics of conversation from readers these last few weeks – not least who could be cast in the main roles. Well, I might not be able to give you the movie itself, but we could have the next best thing!

I have a series of posts coming very soon wherein I’ll be sharing my take on Blackthorn’s main characters, including a few hints of possible challenges ahead for them. To conclude the posts, I’ll show you some pics of my vision of Eden and Jessie (Blood Deep).  I’ve already been busily creating their secret Pinterest board in the background so the cover designer will know the types of models to pick when the time comes. But you might have a few ideas of your own…

So, during the forthcoming weeks, I’d love you to ponder over who you’d like to see in the cast if Blackthorn ever did make it to the screen. Kane, Caleb, Caitlin, Alisha – your choice! I’ll put an official call-out for your suggestions a few weeks from now (noting down any that you share in the interim). And between then and now, I’ll wrack my brain for another fun giveaway prize I can run as part of creating our ‘official’ cast (I’m afraid delivering the cover models to your doorstep isn’t currently a giveaway option).

To hopefully kick-start your thinking, and because I promised Katie – one of my lovely Blackthorn readers who inspired this blog post – that I’d do this, I’ve included two of my own suggestions below… though I might be tempted to change my mind once you’ve joined in! Hopefully I don’t need to tell you who I’d cast them as. 😉

And for those who don’t know, I have some suggestions for other Blackthorn characters over on one of my Pinterest boards. Please feel free to take a look!





Comments

Charles Phipps

Excellent choices! It’s always great finding out who authors “see” in their heads as embodying good qualities/appearances of their characters. Henry Cavill is a great actor, even though I didn’t much care for him as Superman. He certainly has the build for one of your heroes!

Lindsay J. Pryor

It’s been a total headache trying to find matches, Charles. I have such clear images of every single character – and most of these actors and actresses weren’t around when Blackthorn started. Still, I think I’ve chosen some who could play them incredibly well. It’s not just about the looks, but the mannerisms too and, most importantly, what they can portray from behind the eyes. Henry definitely has something about him. I’m still struggling to find the “perfect” Caleb though!

sara s.

I completely agree with Henry Cavill he was amazing in the tudors. For Caleb I think Tom Hardy would be wonderful , and for Jasks I like charlie hunnam.

Lindsay J. Pryor

Hi Sara. I’m so pleased you agree with my Henry choice. As soon as I saw his pic (I didn’t know who he was), he screamed Kane. I’ve yet to watch The Tudors. It’s now top of my list of TBW shows – for obvious reasons. 😉 As for Tom Hardy, there might be a few others agreeing with you there! I’ve yet to watch him in anything, so do let me know if you have any films to recommend so I can check out his ‘moves’. And I had no idea who Charlie Hunnam was. I’ve been on Pinterest to take a look and all I’ll say is Josh Holloway now has some SERIOUS competition for the role. Thanks so much!

sara s.

So glad you liked Charlie Hunnam he is superb in the TV drama Sons of Anarchy. For Tom Hardy I think the movie Inception ( though he is not the leading male) best shows why I feel he would make a great Caleb, but Lawless is another great movie choice. Have you had any thoughts on the leading ladies.

Lindsay J. Pryor

Oh, I’ve seen Inception, Sara. I’ll have to watch it again now with Tom in mind. I do have a few thoughts on leading ladies – and have a blog coming up in just a little while with my suggestions. I hope you’ll join in! 🙂