Arty Gets a Movie

Remember how last year I was going on about the Artemis Fowl movie and how it was stuck in production hell? Guess who got out?! That's right. They officially announced they were moving forward with the Artemis Fowl movie. As such, I think it's time to update my dream team for the cast of the movie.

Here's what we currently know about it before I get started:

• Disney is making it.
• Robert de Niro is producing
• Michael Goldenberg is writing the script.

Now that that's out of the way, keep that in mind as I take a stab at casting who I would if I was directing it.

1. Artemis Fowl
   It's hard to figure out an actor for the title role. People have mentioned Asa Butterfield as the boy genius, but my only fear with that is he's a little old for the role, though he certainly looks like Arty. When we first meet Artemis Fowl, he's supposed to be twelve. Asa is sixteen. Could be worse, though.
2. Butler
   I stand by my earlier dream casting here, with Jason Statham. Who else could kick butt and still win our hearts? Need more reasons? Just look at everything else he's done.
3. Foaly
   I'm still all on board for Steve Coogan to take the role of Foaly, though I'd also be happy with David Tennant, Justin Bartha, or Peter Capaldi in the role, though I doubt they'll cast Peter due to his recent casting in Doctor Who.
4. Holly
   I have so many issues finding a Holly in my mind, because I see her in my mind as Holly as she's written. Whoever they cast will have large wings to fill...
5. Mulch
   I'm still saying Lee Arenberg, though Jack Black has been mentioned as a potential. I would rather see Lee in the role, simply because I love him to death and he's a very underrated actor.
6. Juliet Butler
   Is it sad that I'm calling either Elle Fanning or Chloë Grace Moretz for Juliet? They both have the abilities, and the looks to pull it off. I would be happy with either, and if neither of them are cast, then I'll be judging so very hard.
7. Commander Root
   This has been one that's bugged me for months, and I'm finally calling it for either J.K Simmons or Anthony Hopkins. They're both men of incredible acting abilities and to play Root, you have to be tougher than tough. They can do it.

That's all for now, loves!

Fowl Dream Team (Part 1 possibly)

Yesterday, I managed to finish the final Artemis Fowl book.  It was a mixture of happiness, sadness, and utter depression.  Basically, I was suffering from a severe case of the feels.  After all, I've only grown up with this series.  Why shouldn't I feel a little upset?

Now, in a recent vlog, I promised my Artemis Fowl dream cast.  However, I really don't have all that many actors I can see as characters.  There are some I know I would definitely cast if I was directing the movie, but people like Holly and Arty?  Forget about it.  I have such a vivid image of them in my head that finding someone who fits that description and image is nigh impossible.  However, I'm going to give you a list of four people I do know I would cast.  Here we go.

• Foaly- Steve Coogan
  Before anyone says it, and I know some of you are thinking it, I know he's a bit of a goof.  I know he's not exactly what most people see when they think Foaly, but I think he could pull off the sarcastic centaur easily.
• Artemis Fowl I - Tom Hiddleston/Robert Carlyle
  I have two actors I could see in this role, which makes it a draw.  Tom is an amazing actor with such a range.  He's just brilliant and I love him.  Robert Carlyle is the same way.  Honestly, he's the only actor I've found who can play a character who is supposed to be so evil, and yet, he's not at the same time.  It's an interesting contrast and I would be happy to see either of these amazing men in that role.
• Mulch Diggums - Lee Arenberg
  The second OUaT cast member on my list, Lee is probably best known for his role in Pirates of the Carribean as Pintel.  Remember the shorter, grubby pirate?  Yeah, that's this amazing man.  I've seen him in several extremes and he always impresses me.  I think he's an amazing actor and honestly, he's the only person I can see as Mr. Diggums.
• Butler - Jason Statham
  Go ahead.  Say it.  I know some of you are thinking it.  "Hasn't he had enough roles like this?"  Well, yes and no at the same time.  Butler is honestly the hardest person on this list to really cast in my opinion, and he's also one of the easiest.  It's not his size that appeals; he's actually much shorter than some of the other actors I considered.  However, it's his attitude.  He has a "don't mess with me" stance in all of his roles that I think is really necessary for the role as Butler.

There you have it.  Four people on my Fowl Dream Team.  I'll try to do at least one list per week if I manage to post more than once each week, but I make no promises.  However, do be on the lookout for more of my dream cast and maybe an announcement about my own novel, if I manage to finish it.