Vin(Diesel) Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 I usually have an image of each character in my mind, but every now and then, a character comes along that I just can't form a coherent image of, or at least, a coherent image of that matches the descriptions in the books. Dalinar Kholin I have a little trouble imagining. I have a worse time imagining Jonathan Phaedrus, aka Prof, from Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners series. Can y'all share fanart of Dalinar or Prof that fits with the books' description and you think matches the personality of the character? Or could you share photos of actors or other people who you think resemble one of those characters? I would appreciate it. 1
Milk Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 The Coppermind has a gallery, both official and fanart, of Dalinar here; I personally like Marie Seeberger's depiction of him. Prof doesn't seem to have a dedicated gallery, though, but has this one picture.
Elegy he/him Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 This is the Dalinar one I find most accurate to the description: Spoiler Often, his portrayal in fan art is a bit too polished, considering that Shallan basically describes him as pretty ugly with a nose that was apparently broken several times. I definitely understand why artists make him a bit more presentable for their art. But this one, Randy Vargas, has created a great work of art with a rough Dalinar. Really fantastic. 5
+Invocation Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 I've always pictured Prof like Idris Elba (with a little more grey hair), if that helps you at all. 2
Tglassy Posted November 18, 2021 Posted November 18, 2021 I listen to the audio books, and Prof is always, always Dominic Purcell from Prison Break. Had that image from the first time I heard him speak. Dalinar's harder, but I almost picture King Leonidas. I know he's clean shaven and his skin is darker, but that's just who I picture. I have an easier time picturing Kaladin. 1
jamesbondsmith He/him Posted November 18, 2021 Posted November 18, 2021 I think of Dalinar as Ken Watanabe, and Prof was an older Robert Patrick (the liquid metal Terminator) 1
Vin(Diesel) Posted November 18, 2021 Author Posted November 18, 2021 Do the books ever mention Prof’s ethnicity?
Rashekin he/him Posted November 26, 2021 Posted November 26, 2021 I image Prof as Axl Rose from 2019-present, including the thick voice that Axl speaks with, so ignore me… But I do imagine Dalinar as various artwork that appears on Coppermind. Like this: Spoiler
+Invocation Posted November 27, 2021 Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/18/2021 at 8:37 AM, Vin(Diesel) said: Do the books ever mention Prof’s ethnicity? I don't think it's ever specified, but I haven't read Reckoners in a while, so take that with a grain of salt. 1
Zoey she/her Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) On 11/17/2021 at 10:29 AM, Invocation said: I've always pictured Prof like Idris Elba (with a little more grey hair), if that helps you at all. I kinda do see him a bit like Idris, but more scared, with the broken nose and everything. Also more wrinkles and grey hair, and slightly lighter skin. Idris in skin tone is more Makabaki, Alethi have dark skin, but it is described as more of a tan, and is compared to a mix between an Asian and pacific islander. But yeah, he is rather close to what I imagine in terms of hair style and facial structure. Edit: Oh you said Prof. Not Dalinar. Oops. Edited December 29, 2021 by Zoey
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