The Stand Casting Wishlist-Final Part (maybe)

I really hope that if they want to make a quality production of this book and really do it justice, they should keep it out of the theaters completely. There are four fine networks that have proven what they can do with the TV series. They can go with HBO, Showtime, Starz, or AMC. All of these make great shows. AMC already has the Walking Dead so they are good at dealing with a post apocalyptic world. HBO handled Game of Thrones brilliantly, Starz has Spartacus and Torchwood: Miracle Day under their belt and Showtime has done many wonderful shows. The production values are first rate and having it as an episodic series would allow them to flesh the book out and do justice to both the story and the characters. But that is just my opinion. Here is the rest of the actors and the roles I would love to see them play.

Lloyd Henreid - I know originally I chose Jackie Earl Haley for this role but I have since realized that he would be better as a different character because I still want him for this. In the book, when Lloyd is on trial for the murder spree he is called the baby faced killer. I like the actor Ethan Embry a lot. He was great in Freaky Links and Can't Hardly Wait. Even in his early 30's he has a baby face and this role would be unlike any he has played. This would be a good fit for him.

Trashcan Man - Of course Jackie Earle Hayley for this role. He is absolutely perfect for the crazy pyromaniac. The former Donald is a complex character, seen from bits from his past and how he is with the vicious Kid and it needs an actor that can play it not as a one-dimensional caricature but bring real depth and emotion. This actor has all of that. 

Susan Stern - Along with Dayna Jurgens, she was part of the rape caravan that was rescued by Stu's party. She eventually joins the council in Boulder and becomes a casualty of Nadine and Harold's plotting. I like Laurie Holden in the Walking Dead and think she would be good here as well. 

Leo "Joe" Rockway - I had a hard time with this one until last night when I watched a movie called Just Go With it (not bad by the way) and saw this actor. Griffin Gluck is the right age and a pretty solid little actor. He would make a fine Leo and his looks are close to how he is described in the book.

Well, that's all I have so far. I can't think of anyone else right now but that may change. As always your comments and cast suggestions are welcome.