So, the first character to cast for the Wheel of Time series has to be Rand al'Thor. When the series begins, I think he is around seventeen years of age (if memory serves). He is described as tall, with red hair and gray eyes. He isn't bulky, and the impression you get of him in the first few books is one of a lanky, gangly teenager. As the series progresses, it becomes clear that he is considered attractive--though not uncommonly so. I take this to be an indication that he is likely not classically handsome. Rather, it may be that he has an interesting, compelling face. Here are my casting picks for Rand al'Thor:
Cillian Murphy
Though he may be getting a bit long in the tooth to actually be selected for the role (he is around 37 years of age at this time), he can pull off red hair and grey eyes, and his facial features are distinctive and compelling. I also believe that as an actor, he could pull off Rand al'Thor's range of emotions. Movie magic would have to make him seem taller than he actually is (he is 5'9'').
Eddie Redmayne
I admit that I haven't watched much of Eddie Redmayne as an actor, though in the few things I have seen him in, he seems to give it his all. He is yet another who could easily pull off the red hair, the gray eyes. He isn't all that tall (5'11'')--but movie magic could likely take care of that. If he weren't picked for Rand, I could also see him in the role of Gawyn Trakand.
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult is both the tallest (6'2'') and youngest (~24) of my casting picks. I admit I didn't think too much of him in X-Men: First Class, but I loved him in Warm Bodies. I haven't seen him in much else, but looks-wise I can definitely see him as Rand al'Thor.
Well, that's it for this Tuesday--next Tuesday, I'll be casting Matrim Cauthon. If you (assuming anyone reads this) have any suggestions for casting, feel free to leave them in the comments!
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