A crazy guy's fancast of Roshar

[TheToday He/him]

Okay, hear me out.

I know that people from Roshar (more specifically the Alezi) are supposed to have some sort of... Earth Asian features?

But when I read a book and can't stop imagining them with the faces of actors and actresses I know that kind of resemblance the descriptions of said characters. So pardon me if I don't go all the Asian way with them!

That said, I have a pretty clear image of those faces in my head regarding some of the main characters of Roshar I know so far (and I say so far because I've only read up to half-ish of Oathbringer by the time I'm posting this). So I'd like to share with you how I imagine those Roshar characters- at least some of the most important or relevant ones.

 

Without further ado... Let's begin then!

 

Lewis Tan as Kaladin (it's funny because I've met him as the latest bad guy of Cobra Kai, but there's something in his face that gives the Kaladin vibes, dunno why)

Alexander Ludwig as Adolin Kholin (when he was younger, that is, maybe by his early Bjorn seasons in Vikings)

Sadie Sink as Shallan (definitely a bit older than how she looks in Stranger Things though, but she does the job)

Josh Brolin as Dalinar Kholin (tell me you don't feel this. C'mon, tell me)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Syl (I can definitely see her in blue flying and laughing around Kaladin)

Golshifteh Farahani as Jasnah Kholin (try to pronounce her name three times in a row. Faster now!)

Shohreh Aghdashloo as Navani Kholin (I can definitely see Josh Brolin falling deeply in love with her)

Asa Butterfield as Renarin Kholin (he does have the vibes. And the glasses!)

Jason Isaacs as Torol Sadeas (that look is already conspiring agains Dalinar)

Richard Armitage as Meridas Amaram (c'mon, tell me that man wouldn't betray anybody for a greater good)

Ben Kingsley as Taravangian (find me someone who could play a seemengly harmless old king better than him)

Mackenyu as Szeth (just shave his head and make him wear white, who knows)

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson as Rock (I dare you not to eat his stew)

Stephen Lang as Teft (he deserves a nice mentor-guy break after his long Avatar evil guy journey, does he not?)

Michael Peña as The Lopen (tell me you don't picture it after his Ant-man monologues)

Dansom Idris as Sigzil (I can already see him measuring everything, can you not?)

Danai Gurira as Eshonai (I mean, a lot of make up and some CGI may be needed, but she does the job)

Nick Frost as Sebarial (if someone can play the only high prince who looks like he doesn't care a lot, it's him)

Charles Melton as Moash (his look speaks for himself, he's a Moash all around, don't let him fool you)

Sam Claflin as Elokhar Kholin (he tries so hard, who does he remind me of?)

Tom Hiddleston as Hoid (he doesn't even need introductions)

Karl Urban as Zahel (I mean... Oi, Adolin, daddy's home!)

Oded Fehr as Gavilar Kholin (I mean... Why not?)

Alexander Siggid as Mraiz (that actor always looks like he's involved in every conspiracy there is, does he not?)

 

I may be forgetting about more characters here and there, but this does the job, for now.

What do you think? Which actors or actresses would be your choices for the Roshar characters?

Edited July 9 by TheToday
Navani's picture was missing, oops!

[GG0z He/Him]

I mostly agree with this, but Shallan has red hair... I'm sure there could be a wig ir something, but still

And the second thing is that in the books, Szeth was always described as white, so...

Otherwise, it's awesome!

[Factor She/Her]

Wow. Actually, that's really good.

Of course, I have to insist that Kaladin isn't right, because no actor can be as good as the Kaladinin my imagination. And I prefer Millie Bobby Brown as Shallan, at least for the beginning. But then, I'm really bad at fan casting.

This is actually on of the best fancasts I've seen. (sorry, all those I offended)

[TheToday He/him]

16 hours ago, GG0z said:

I mostly agree with this, but Shallan has red hair... I'm sure there could be a wig ir something, but still

And the second thing is that in the books, Szeth was always described as white, so...

Otherwise, it's awesome!

Well, that actress is actually a redhead, don't let my bad choice of photos fool you (although she may be using stormlight right now and you wouldn't know it!)

Regarding Szeth... Yeah, I know. Some faces here may be missleading, but that's how my head imagine them for some reason 

 

16 hours ago, Factor said:

Wow. Actually, that's really good.

Of course, I have to insist that Kaladin isn't right, because no actor can be as good as the Kaladinin my imagination. And I prefer Millie Bobby Brown as Shallan, at least for the beginning. But then, I'm really bad at fan casting.

This is actually on of the best fancasts I've seen. (sorry, all those I offended)

Well, it's pretty hard to come to terms with a written character and a real face, but we'll get there. And we'll see who they decide to cast as him whenever the Stormlight Archive TV Series are a thing at Apple TV!

And... I can understand your choice, but I'm not a huge Millie fan lol.

Thanks a lot for your words nonetheless!

[GG0z He/Him]

6 hours ago, TheToday said:

Well, that actress is actually a redhead, don't let my bad choice of photos fool you (although she may be using stormlight right now and you wouldn't know it!)

Regarding Szeth... Yeah, I know. Some faces here may be missleading, but that's how my head imagine them for some reason 

 

Well, it's pretty hard to come to terms with a written character and a real face, but we'll get there. And we'll see who they decide to cast as him whenever the Stormlight Archive TV Series are a thing at Apple TV!

And... I can understand your choice, but I'm not a huge Millie fan lol.

Thanks a lot for your words nonetheless!

That being said, I live under a rock, and I don't know any actors youbare talking about...

[Usseewa ✾ She♡They ✾]

Honestly, I like some of these and don't like others. Lol.

 

For Jason Isaacs as Sadeas, I don't personally agree with that. Isaacs, from the picture (I'm not too good with actors, so I don't know if I've seen him in film or not), looks too much like a corporate villain than... whatever Sadeas is, which tbh is kinda similar but I don't know I imagined Sadeas less serious-looking and more... jolly in a "I'ma kill ur family and u can't do anything about it oh also you're my slave now, and I need a feast for dinner ha ha ha ha..."

...

For Ben Kingsley as Taravangian, well O don't remember how I pictured him but I pictured him maybe older or with a longer beard (and white, or at least grey). And something about Kingsley's head/face shape is not quite right? I don't know.

 

oh wait was I mixing up Sadeas and Sebarial? I haven't read the books in... like over half a year so idk

 

The others are pretty good i suppose, though I imagined Hoid different.

 

edit: I don't really agree with all the choices btw, idk

Edited July 11 by Usseewa