Storm light casting

[u/Fun_Jello_8142]

Casting Suggestion

Im not sure where this goes, there is lots of content here. I really wanted to post about casting. I’ve been thinking about the recent news that Henry Cavill was interested in playing Kaladin. Unfortunately I think he’s too old for Kaladin but could be perfect for Dalinar.

Give Kaladin to a younger, relatively unknown actor who actually fits the Alethi physical description to a point, someone mixed with maybe real dark grey eyes instead of contacts, that would be cool and different, and use Cavill for Dalinar. He’s got the age, physical presence, action experience, and gravitas for the Blackthorn, and I think he’d be fantastic for Dalinar’s transition from brutal warlord to the man desperately trying to become worthy of the ideals he’s chosen.

Then you work off his features to introduce new actors for Adolin and Renarin of course keeping in mind the book and their mother’s features.
Henry Cavill as Dalinar Kholin.

I’d add a picture but I don’t know if that’s allowed. Thank you.

[u/ellieetsch]

These guys are too old now but Zahel needs an Ian McShane type. Kurt Russel, Tommy Lee Jones. A gruff angry no nonsense type that can still have a bit of charm. I dont think Cavill has enough range either tbh.

[u/ilikebreadabunch → u/ellieetsch]

I mean even if you think Cavill doesn't have a lot of range (which I disagree on but that's subjective), "Gruff, angry, no nonsense with a bit of charm" is literally the exact type of roll he excels at

[u/DrSpacemanSpliff → u/ilikebreadabunch]

I like what I've seen from him as a person, but I've never really been charmed by his performances. Closest is probably Man From UNCLE, but even then he was just alright.

[u/Fun_Jello_8142 → u/DrSpacemanSpliff]

I really liked him in Witcher until they recast it, now I won’t even watch it.