QoTD Week: G&G and QoTD Movie Casting, teasers + giveaway!

I have long wanted a Ghost and the goth movie and as nothing is in the works just yet, the next best thing for me to do was to see which character fit what actor according to the author herself! Today Stacey's giving us a glimpse on who's who in a movie casting ensemble. Here's what she had to say -

This is tricky. First, I totally agree with you - the cover models look exactly like what I would want Alona and Will to look like. Second, I suspect I'll be terrible at this, lol. I have actors or actresses in mind for nearly every one of these roles because that's how I write. But they're often not the right age. That's one of the great things about books is you can say, I want this person to look like so-and-so but when so-and-so was ten years younger, lol! 


So, I guess, everyone should assume that the actors would all be age appropriate! I'd also be happy to hear suggestions on who people would like to cast. The actors I'm listing provide an idea of what I think that character should look/sound like, nothing more. And I'd be very interested in hearing what people come up with. Also, it should be stated, I am soooo not an expert at this and should a movie opportunity ever come around, I would happily defer to the producer, director, casting people, etc. on all of this. :) This is just based on what exists in my head.

Director:

 

Mark Waters (left), director of Mean Girls or Will Gluck (right) of Easy A - two of my favorite movies!

Will Killian:

Landon Liboiron - Really, really liked him as Sam on Life Unexpected.

(Dwayne: He looks a little like Dan Radcliffe in his other photos, but he looks good as Will here!)

Alona Dare:

I haven't found someone yet who embodies Alona to me, other than the cover model whose name I really wish I knew. Curious to hear who others think should be Alona.

Mina Blackwell:

 Mila Kunis - Okay, again, ten years younger and with some serious wacked out hair.

Principal Brewster :

Oh, this is tough. I have a picture in my head, but I don't know the actor's name! Ack! I'm pretty sure he played a mean drill sergeant in a movie, but I don't know which one.

(Dwayne: Principal Brewster show yourself!)

Joonie:

 A younger Azura Skye.

Lily Turner:

One of the few who is close to age appropriate--Sosie Bacon (middle). 

Eric Hargrove:

Eric Szmanda in a powder blue tux.

Liesel Marks:

Amanda Seyfried with appropriate 70s hair and dress! 

I love the choices for Eric and Liesel - but I thought Mila Kunis was a fantastically superb choice for Mina! Pity we don't know much about the cover model as Alona, but she is perfect for the role.

What do you think? Did you have any particular person in mind to play Alona? Or perhaps Will? We'd like to know what you think!

Casting aside, here's some more teasers from QoTD for you -

Alona: Touch me with that, you freaky haired bitch, and I will make you regret the day you decided to home perm.

I looove this quote! It embodies Alona very strongly - the fighter and the survivor in her, her attitude to fashion notwithstanding :D

Giveaway, Day 5.

We have several copies of Queen of the Dead and The Ghost and the Goth up for grabs this week, so if you want your hands on this awesome series, post a comment below and check back in tomorrow for more! For more information on how the giveaway runs, check it out HERE.

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