Divergent Casting News!

The Divergent movie news is really rolling now that we've got out main characters. I'm please to announce that some of the adults have finally been cast. This is especially exciting as I've been waiting to hear who got the part of Tris' mother, Natalie Prior.

Ashley Judd as Natalie Prior

Tris' mother has to have a certain softness about her while still being able to keep her secrets (and turn into a badass). I'm not really sure about this choice. I've really only seen Judd in softer roles so I'm not sure how she is going to come off as Tris' mom. I'm cautiously optmistic about this casting.

Tony Goldwyn as Andrew Prior

Don't know much about this actor at all but I think he looks enough like Woodley (Tris) to be her dad.

Ray Steveson as Marcus Eaton

Now this looks like a good choice to me. This guy is bulky enough to be intimidating but also looks like he might have a silver tongue. I'm definitely all for this choice for Marcus Eaton!

What do you think of the adults? Is Ashley Judd going to be strong enough to stand up to Kate Winslet?

Divergent Casting News: WE HAVE FOUR!

Ironically, just yesterday I posted on some of the minor roles that have been filled for this movie and then today we get the big announcement.

WE HAVE A FOUR!

And he is... *hang on while a fan myself* He is gorgeous and a Brit.

Theo James as Tobias (Four) Eaton

OMG! Seriously, this is the best news, maybe ever. He is smoking hot and perfect for Four. I'd mentioned yesterday that they'd need someone really manly and large to take on Four's role since they casted such a beefy Eric and by God, they got me one heck of a man.

I have not seen anything he's in though he has been a lot of British telly shows so I'm sure he'll be great. I'm a little weirded out that he is so much older than Woodley but at this point I really don't care. Perfect casting. Can't wait!

But since the movie doesn't start shooting til April, I'm going to have to wait. And while I do, I'm going to be looking at pictures and I'll share a few with you...

Yup, gander with me. You're welcome.

Divergent Casting News

I've reported before about casting news on Divergent because I am super looking forward to the movie. Shailene Woodley has been cast in the lead role as Tris Prior, the small girl that transfers from Abnegation (who values selflessness) to Dauntless (which values strength).

We're still waiting on Four casting news but I have seen that one actor has confirmed he will not be playing Four.

Alexander Ludwig has Tweeted that he will not taking on the role of Four as he says "it is too much like Hunger Games".

But I have read that other parts have been casted and confirmed. So are you ready to meet more of the cast?

Maggie Q as Tori (a tattoo artist that helps Tris)

I didn't really have a clear picture of Tori besides "tattoos" so I don't have strong feelings about this chioce either way. I think she'll do a great job if they rough her up a little through the magic of makeup.

Zoe Kravitz as Christina (A Dauntless Recruit and Tris's Friend)

This isn't how I pictured Christina at all but I have to admit that I really like the casting for Christina. I haven't seen Kravitz in too much (just X-Men: First Class and It's Kind of a Funny Story) but I think she'll do well in this role.

Ansel Elgort as Caleb Prior (Tris's Brother)

I think this is a good casting, especially since he and Woodley (see below) look like they could be related. He hasn't been in anything so I have no idea how good of an actor he is but I'm definitely willing to find out.

Jai Courtney as Eric (Dauntless Leader)

This one really threw me for a loop. I remember Eric being very young so this guy looks a little older than I thought and for some reason, I always pictured him as kind of short and a little bit...less than Four. I guess I pictured him making up for his small stature by being meaner. I hope they'll be able to cast a Four that will contrast well with Courtney. So this is an "if"-y casting choice for me.

Kate Winslet has also been attached to Divergent for a long time on IMDB. I wonder who she might play. I'm hoping it is Tris's mother. I think she'd do that part well.

So what do you guys think about the recent casting news?

Divergent Movie Casting and News!

Perhaps some of you might have heard of that book above? Perhaps some of you might have read it? Maybe a few less of you read my review on in it in which I freaked out about how much I loved it and how last year it's sequel was my favorite book and the year before, it was my favorite book. Well, it's coming to the big screen and the casting rumors have just begun.

First thing you need to know is it will start filming in April in Chicago. According to the Examiner.com, it's going to have a $40 million budget.

Second thing you need to know is that Tris has been cast. It's final so that's it. The person they cast is...

Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager, The Descendants)

This was announced about a month ago and Roth said she was okay with the choice. The reason being is that Roth wanted someone slight of frame, somebody with nothing on their bones because that is where Tris's power comes from. People underestimate her. I was a little worried about this choice but I've decided to watch The Descendants before I pout. I've heard she is really good in that and that is ultimately what I want to see the actress playing Tris as...a really good actress.

Now, the last thing you need to know is they haven't cast Four yet. There were rumored to be four actors reading but it looks like they've narrowed it down to three. Here are the men in the front line to play Four. They all had readings with Woodley:

Lucas Till (X-Men First Class)

He happens to be my favorite of the three purely on looks. I think he's about the right age and would work really well for Four's part. I haven't seen him in a lot so I can't really say if he's a good actor but I think he'd do well. He was in the running for Peeta too and I thought he'd be most excellent in that role as well.

Jeremy Irvine (War Horse, Great Expectations)

He's really not a bad option either. Definitely looks the part and though I haven't seen any of his movies, I haven't heard that he's a poor actor. I'd be happy if he was chosen as well.

Alex Pettyfer (I Am Number Four, Magic Mike)

Pettyfer's been rumored to have read twice for this part so there is a strong chance it could go to him. While he's been in the most movies I've seen and done well in them, I'm just not too crazy on him being cast. Maybe it's because he seems like the obvious choice or maybe because so many people wanted him for Jace from The Mortal Instruments and he was just not interested. If he is cast, I won't be unhappy, I just think he might be a little old for the part.

Do you guys have a favorite for Four? I'm just not really sure but if I had to choose, I think I'd prefer to see it go to either Till or Irvine. Can't wait to hear what you think!

Beautiful Creatures Movie Posters

Today I thought I'd showcase the Beautiful Creatures posters that have been released as of late. I swear, everything I see about this movie makes me want to see it more and I have got to get to these books. They've jumped to the top of my TBR pile. Anyway, here's the original one:

I love that this one captures the gothic, romantic feel of the old south. That is what made me pick up the very first novel originally and it is one of my favorite things about reading literature from the south. Everything has the old timey feel which is romantic and just a little spooky.

Here's the new book cover on the same backdrop with the cast:

Again, I love how this captures the feel of the book while adding in the movie. I actually think this is a very successful movie cover tie-in.

Here's a large promotional poster featuring the cast:

I saw this beauty hanging up in my movie theater and it was huge! I loved looking at it.

And now here are the individual character posters!

Lena:

I love this because she looks powerful and fierce. We're definitely getting a strong vibe from her and she is still looking girly in her awesome black dress.

Ethan:

Again, they were able to capture this moody background with the moss hanging from the trees. The actor himself isn't as impressive in his regular guy clothes but that is the character he is playing...a regular guy.

Ridley:

Yeah, and here we thought Lena was fierce. This outfit and pose could cut any man or woman down to size in a second. I wouldn't be messing with her any time soon. Gorgeous!

Amma:

This is a great shot and I love hos the sunlight is bursting through her arm which suggests a hint of magic from those hands.

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I think this outfit choice is more interesting than Ethan's because it tells me a lot about the character. He almost looks like he's dressed in an elderly man's outfit. That tagline "friendship is sometimes led astray" has me very curious.

Ms. Lincoln:

She looks like the normal Southern lady but I love that she was put on a dark background with a dark tagline. It lets us know there is some bad stuff brewing just underneath her polished exterior.

Macon:

Again, a well dressed man in light clothing set against a dark background with a menacing tagline. Not all is what it seems!

It looks to me like the makers of this film really anted to do it right. From the posters to the not overly cheesy movie trailer, they are hitting the mark on every front. I'll tell you what, I was excited about the casting choice (based solely on acting chops) before but after seeing everything they are putting out and their attention to detail, I am dying now. This is just awesome!

In case you happened to miss the movie trailer, check it out:



So are you as stoked as I am? Sound off below!

Beautiful Creatures Movie Trailer

For those of you who haven't seen it, the Beautiful Creatures movie trailer was released today and it looks a little bit epic. I've been meaning to read this series (heck, I have all three) but now it looks like I'm going to have to step it up into high gear. What I love is that they seemed to capture the moody and dark setting and I'm already addicted.

Check out this movie poster which totally makes me want to dive in now:

This movie has got a killer cast with Emmy Rossum, Viola Davis and Emma Thompson. I also love that the two leads are unknowns. Check out the trailer and I defy you to tell me you aren't sold:



What do you guys think?

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Movie First Photos

You might have just heard of a little book turning into a movie called City of Bones written by Cassandra Clare. Well, filming started on it a few days ago in Toronto and you can bet people have been on set snapping photos. Another thing that you'll be able to tell from these photos? The casting is perfect and the studio wants to do this movie right. I hope you'll see what I mean by checking out the photos of the cast below dawning their character's clothes.

First up, we've got Clary (Lily Collins) and Simon (Robert Sheehan):

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Lily Collins as Clary:

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Jace (Jamie Campbell Bower), Isabelle (Jemima West) and Alec (Kevin Zegers) looking badass in Shadowhunter garb:

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They've added Clary (Lily Collins) into the mix:

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Jace (Jamie Campbell Bower):

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Alec (Kevin Zegers):

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Clary (Lily Collins) in Shadowhunter garb:

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With a cast also including Lena Headey (Jocelyn Fray), Johnathan Rhys Meyers (Valentine) and Godfrey Gao, I'm willing to bet this movie is going to be a smash. They've loaded it up with talented actors and so far, I can't see how they've gone wrong.

I'm completely jazzed by the photos I've seen so far. Seeing Bower in his Jace costume has definitely convinced me that he is right for the part. Instead of being so handsome its dizzying, he actually looks a little rough around the edges (though still handsome) which makes him more interesting in my opinion. I've never had a problem with Collins as Clary because I think she's great and every movie she's already been in has shown her potential. Plus, she looks awesome as a Shadowhunter!

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is due out August 23, 2013 and this blogger has just marked out her calendar for the midnight premiere!

What do you guys think?

Finally Finnick Odair Casting Announced for Catching Fire

We've officially got our Finnick Odair for Catching Fire and his name is Sam Calflin. There has been a lot of speculation about this role but I was pretty sure he was going to get the part a few weeks ago when they said he'd auditioned several times and had cleared his schedule around the dates of Catching Fire. Finnick is my favorite character in the series so I've been watching the audition info very closely. I have to say, I'm not upset...

You're going to know Calflin best for his role in Snow White and the Huntsmen as that guy Snow White was supposed to be kissed by or in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, i.e. they should have stopped with the first three. He also played in Pillars of the Earth.

You can check out an "official" article here at The EW.

What do you guys think of the casting? I think he's going to do a really good job and am very excited to see him take on the role.