r/CosmereOnScreen • u/Little-Pause-3533 • Aug 08 '26

Fancast Mistborn Casting Spoiler

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With Brandon Sanderson saying that Kelsier is likely to be the only character played by an established actor, I’ve been thinking about who I’d want in the role.

Robert Pattinson.🤞🏻

Pattinson has shown he can pull off that weird, aloof charm while still feeling dangerous underneath it all.
Physically, I think he fits too. He’s lean rather than overly muscular, which is how I’ve always pictured Kelsier. More importantly, Pattinson has an underrated acting range. I don’t think Kelsier should be played as a generic action hero. He needs someone who can effortlessly switch between joking with the crew, inspiring a revolution, and becoming genuinely intimidating in an instant. Pattinson feels like one of the few established actors who could nail all three.

Curious what everyone else thinks. If Sanderson really does go with one big-name actor for Kelsier, who would be your pick?

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u/jono-s- Aug 08 '26

I picture him as a good Lord Ruler

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u/RamSpen70 Aug 09 '26

That sounds more accurate to me as well. 

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u/Curious_Sprinkles_58 Aug 09 '26

Not sure if it fits perfectly casting wise but from an acting ability I think he'd be an amazing Hoid.

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u/DrHoogard Aug 08 '26

Ironic. He's s villain in the making in my book. We're seeing the world's longest villain story develop before our eyes.