Whenever I write a book, I always “cast” it. I pull images
from magazines that I think look like my hero and heroine, and I paste them up
around my computer screen for inspiration. I usually choose film stars for
this, but that’s not because I dream of movie rights (okay, yeah, I DO dream of
movie rights, but still, that’s not my main reason). I like to use movie stars
as the visual representations of my characters because that way, I have plenty
of images from which to choose . In my latest book, Trouble at the Wedding,
the third book of my Abandoned at the Altar Series, I
used images of Henry Cavill and Alicia Witt as my inspirations because they
just looked like my characters. Other times, I’ve chosen movie stars not only
because of their appearance, but also because films they’ve been in have
inspired me. Colin Firth, for example, has been the image for several of my
heroes, including Anthony from Guilty Pleasures and Phillip from Secret
Desires of a Gentleman, all because of his quintessential role as Mr.
Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. To me, there is no other Mr. Darcy but Colin
Firth, and there never will be. I know, I know, I can hear those of you who
prefer Matthew MacFadyen screaming at me through the blogosphere, but that’s
just the way I feel about it.
I know we all have our own idea of which movie stars look
like the characters in our favorite books, so today, I’m going to ask you to be
movie producers and casting directors for your favorite romance novels. Tell me
which romance novel you’d most like to see made into a movie (and no, it
doesn’t have to be one of mine) and also tell me which stars you’d cast as the
hero and heroine, and you could win copies of the first two books of my Abandoned
at the Altar Series, Wedding of the Season and Scandal
of the Year. Oh, and which Mr. Darcy do you prefer: Colin Firth or
Matthew MacFadyen?
Laura
http://lauraleeguhrke.com/
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i choice book from paranormal romance - first grave to right by darynda jones and from HR i think black hawk by joanna bourne ;)
ReplyDeleteMorning, everyone. Let's get this party started!
ReplyDeleteGood question--Honestly, I think I could *almost* imagine any of the books I've read as movies (as long as they were done well...most book-to-movie cross overs are horrible). And as to the cast--Well, Henry Cavill can play the hero for any of them, as far as I am concerned! LOL. Okay, and Gerard Butler for our Scottish and Irish heroes. Heroines, I'm afraid, I don't usually picture much in my mind--but I would like to hope it wouldn't be any ditzy blondes which Hollywood is so full of (and I don't just mean haircolor...) :)
ReplyDeleteI've actually never watched Firth's Pride and Prejudice (ducks), so I can't comment on which one is better. I'm not a huge fan of the book (though I tried!) and the movie--eh, I can take it or leave it....And I think I'd better be leaving, there is an angry fan-mob gathering to attack me! LOL.
Enjoy!
TBQ
TBQ's Book Palace
The movie or mini-series I would like to see made is from the "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon. Hugh Jackman as Jamie and Emilia Clarke(Game of Thrones) as Claire. As for Mr.Darcy I fell in love with Colin Firth.
ReplyDeleteGerard Butler in anything.. well Hugh Jackman too..
ReplyDeleteI loved Colin Firth..a little more... oh heck they were all georgous!
I agree, Gail, Outlander would be awesome as a movie. And I second Gerard Butler in anything. Everyone keeps talking about Game of Thrones. I really need to watch that.
ReplyDeleteI liked Matthew Macfadyen in P & P too. Very brooding. Love Ian Somerhalder as a bad boy. Alexander Skarsgard is of course the perfect Viking type. Matt Bomer and his pretty eyes, Oh there are so so many.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to give my vote for Colin in Bridget Jones movies. He is perfect for that part. My girls and I love the fight scenes with him and Hugh.
ReplyDeleteI like Matthew MacFayden in the newer version of Pride and Prejudice. Just saw him as Athos in The Three Musketeers. I can see Richard Armitage as Alex in Lisa Kleypas'"Then Came You."
ReplyDeleteColin was ok but love MAtthew as Mr Darcy :)
ReplyDeleteI like Mathew MacFayden. He has those striking eyes and sharp features. I'm not too good at casting and usually i's only after I've seen them in action that I see the fit.
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I'm currently reading Gwyn Cready's Seducing
ReplyDeleteMr.Darcy. I'd have to go with Colin Firth
(since he has so many fans here today)as Magnus
and as Flip, I can't think of anyone who would
fit the role. Any blonde females I can think of
are either too young or too old. LOL.
Pat Cochran
I'm no good at casting. Seriously not. Colin Firth IS Mr Darcy. Matthew MacFayden pales by comparison.
ReplyDeleteSince I read Pride and Prejudice over 40 years before any movie was released I'd definately have to go with Colin Firth as my choice for Mr. Darcy! I don't know if Pride and Prejudice is still "required" reading in High School but I sure enjoyed e my "summer mandatory" reading list that year! (Naturally the boys in the class didn't appreciate the "selections" that year!).
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series made into a movie series or made for tv movie. There are lots of good actors/actresses for these parts. Amanda Seyfield, Dakota Fanning, Daniel Radcliffe, and Robert Pattinson would be some great people to use in the cast. Since they are a younger bunch, there are lots of good choices.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. Would love to win and read your book.
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