The Night Weaver Dream Cast has been picked out, after hours of studying actors and actresses to find the perfect fit. I’m telling you, my internet search history is cluttered with IMDB.com searches, which is a little odd for me, but it was so worth it.
Quick disclaimer: The list is not perfect (yet), seeing as the series is still being written, but this is what I’ve come up with after I finished writing The Night Weaver.
The Night Weaver Dream Cast Picks
Rachel Cleary – Madelaine Petsch
Finding a young actress who’d pull off Rachel Cleary’s complex personality wasn’t an easy feat. All the actresses I could think of that resembles Rachel in my head, and all those who have the acting skills to not make me care how she looks on screen, will no longer get away with playing a high school girl. Luckily, Madelaine Petsch from Riverdale is still young enough, and she has the reach to play Rachel Cleary. She gets bonus points for the fact that 1.) she’s a redhead, and 2.) she was born in South Africa! Can I get a whoop-whoop!
Honorable Mentions: Maddison Brown
Dougal Mackay – TBD
My first choice for Dougal Mackay was Cameron Monaghan, because he’s tall and obviously because he has the red hair, but unfortunately I don’t think he can pull off a high school kid (and I don’t think he’d want to anyway) anymore. Finding a Scottish actor in the same age-range was fruitless, too. So, if you have an idea of who may be a good fit to play Dougal, let me know.
Mrs. Crenshaw – Jamie Lee Curtis
I know, I know. The most obvious choice is Helen Mirren, and some may even think Jessica Lange would do the character justice, but then I thought long and hard about it, and I’m actually leaning more toward casting Jamie Lee Curtis as my beloved Mrs. Crenshaw. The reason? She’s a bad-ass just like Mrs. Crenshaw, and I have no doubt in my mind that when Jamie Lee Curtis talks, people listen. I mean, c’mon, we need someone who’ll be able to shoot at Miser Fae with a shotgun! The only drawback is: Mrs. Crenshaw is a tiny, frail-looking woman, whereas Jamie Lee Curtis is tall and strong.
Honorable Mentions: Helen Mirren & Jessica Lange
Greg Pearson – Nick Robinson
I admit, my dream cast member for Greg Pearson came easily, because I kinda based the character’s looks on Nick Robinson from the get-go. Back in my day (Ha! I can actually say this now without sounding like a total idiot), he would have been the guy all the girls swooned over at school. I think I can safely say that the times have not changed too much since then, because since Jurassic World he’s become super popular. Also, I think he’ll look absolutely dapper in Greg’s blazer… What do you think?
Honorable Mention: Ansel Elgort
Orion Nebulius – Penn Badgley
Penn Badgley’s character in You may be a little off-putting to some—I mean, not many would want to cast an actor who basically embodied a stalker/serial killer as their male star—but to me he’s got just the right combination of hotness and badness to be the banished Fae Prince of Amaris. The other thing I like about Penn Badgley is that he really is a terrific actor and will totally pull off portraying Orion Nebulius in The Night Weaver, although we’ll have to return here to see if he still fits the role when the next book is complete. (He’s super nice to look at, though!)
Honorable Mentions: Steven Strait & Scott Eastwood
Jenny Cleary – Michelle Monaghan
Though the character does not feature quite as much in The Night Weaver to warrant a big name actress, I do feel Jenny Cleary needed someone who could really dig deep down and play the ‘rebellious hot mom’, the ‘deluded pious follower’, and ‘grieving widow’. I also had to take into account my hypothetical big Hollywood budget, so obviously I’m not casting Sandra Bullock. Therefore, I decided Michelle Monaghan would make a great Jenny Cleary, she does have the range to bring Rachel’s mom to life. Do you agree?
Honorable Mention: Brit Morgan (unfortunately, though, I think she’s still too young to play the mom of a seventeen-year-old).
Sheriff William Carter – TBD
Decidedly the most difficult character to cast, I’ve decided to leave this one open. The reason being, I simply can’t think of any actor who would look the part who isn’t a comedian. I mean, Sheriff Carter does come across as comical in the beginning of The Night Weaver, but he’s far more complex than appearances let on. I don’t know who’d fit him (it’s probably a good thing I didn’t become a casting agent, am I right?). If you have any suggestions, let me know!
Mrs. Pearson – Charisma Carpenter
Another supporting character that doesn’t feature much in The Night Weaver, but who will need a suitable actress to pull off the role as Greg Pearson’s mom… I didn’t struggle figuring out who’d play the perfect trophy wife/community figure/grieving mother this time around, and realized that I may have accidentally based the character on the actress from the start. That’s right, my first choice for Mrs. Pearson is none other than Charisma Carpenter (best known for her role as Cordelia in Buffy the Vampire Slayer). She is, without a doubt, the absolute perfect fit to play Greg Pearson’s mom, in my opinion.
Honorable Mention: Eva Longoria (probably because she played a desperate housewife once upon a time)
Misty Robins – Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Though Misty Robins is only mentioned in The Night Weaver, I already know who I think should portray the character on-screen… That’s right, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is my only pick for the very dangerous Halfling who made it out of the forest, thanks to Rachel’s father. I’m actually super excited over Misty Robins’ story, and how it’s developing. Hopefully you are, too!
These are the only actors and actresses I’ve been able to pick out for The Night Weaver dream cast, but I’ll add more characters as I think of them.
Don’t forget to link to your list of celebrities you see as the characters in the comments!
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