u/G_Rex

I feel like this subreddit has been over-saturated with this type of conversation. I'm getting replies to comments that aren't even in a thread about speculation, where the person is asking me who I think should play X character, and my answer is: I don't.

Let's try our best to keep this sub focused on the content of the series, not just speculation about whatever actor/actress YOU think might be a good fit.

I get it, TV and Movies are extremely exciting and one of my favorite forms of art media. And, when reading the books, it is easy to imagine how some of the sequences/breaks/cliffhangers would translate well to a visual media.

THAT BEING SAID;

1. I think this franchise is still too far ahead of its time to get an adaption that would do it justice, without a MASSIVE budget and/or another 10-ish years of technology advancement.

- I mentioned that yes, some parts of the story are easy to visualize in the mind, but let's actually consider the practical implications of the production needs and cost; The CGI budget for Obsidians alone would be enough to make even the Nolan brothers wince.

2. If/when it gets adapted, I personally would prefer the cast to be primarily made up of young/unknown names.

- I legitimately think Hollywood is suffering and they are trying to rely on the names of popular actors to sell tickets and garner interest. The real selling point should be the story, and this is one of the better modern stories at the moment. Sure, if there's a prominent actor that has interest and knows the material well enough, then they should certainly be involved. But most actors are working for a check, not necessarily the passion they have for the content.

- LotR is perhaps and unfair comparison, but in the bonus material we come to understand how even the people that were casually involved at first came to be deeply ingrained in the book content because every staff and extra was within an arms reach of the copy. There were at least 10 copies on set at any given time. I think that is the type of passion that we would all like to see for this series, but realistically we are not there yet. Which leads to point 3..

3. We should, as a fan base, ideally be working to expand the fan base with what we HAVE, not what we WANT. The demand for a for even a half-rate TV show is just not present yet. it would flop in viewership if it were to release next year on any other channel other than HBO, and even then there's no promise.

So, with that said, what are some other avenues that could be possibly explore to expand the fan base in a meaningful way. Get PB at some conventions? Generate campaigns to introduce the books into school curriculum, or otherwise develop interest in a younger crowd?

Genuinely interested to hear what you think other than what person you'd like to see on screen.

Not trying to be a killjoy but I'll take whatever hate I get with honor. I ain't no gorydamn pixie. This is my stance.

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I replied, "I don't think you can say midget anymore. It's just a little condescending."