Dream Cast Thursday! Little Women

This week's Dream Cast Thursday is Little Women. It was originally a novel by Louisa May Alcott and was published in two volumes in 1968 and 1969. There were three adaptations that I looked at when making my decisions. These adaptation came out in 1933, 1949, and 1994.

The first character that I cast was Abigail "Marmee" March. She has been played by Spring Byington, Mary Astor, and Susan Sarandon. For my adaptation, I cast Emma Thompson.

The second character that I cast was Jo March. She has been played by Katharine Hepburn, June Allyson, and Winona Ryder. For my adaptation, I cast Rachel McAdams.

The third character that I recast was Meg March. She has been played by Frances Dee, Janet Leigh, and Trini Alvarado. For my adaptation, I cast Rebecca Hall.

The fourth character that I recast was Beth March. She has been played by Jean Parker, Margaret O'Brien, and Claire Danes. For my adaptation, I cast Carey Mulligan.

The fifth character that I recast was Amy March. She has been played by Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, and Kirsten Dunst. For my adaptation, I cast Elle Fanning.

The last character that I recast was Theodore "Laurie" Laurence. He has been played by Douglass Montgomery, Peter Lawford, and Christian Bale. For my adaptation, I cast Matt Bomer.

So what do you all think? Which adaptations have you seen? Who would be in your adaptations?

Dream Cast Thursday! Romeo and Juliet

This week's Dream Cast Thursday is Romeo and Juliet. There have been many adaptations on film. My two favorite adaptations are Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968) and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet (1996). While recasting, I tried to not just choose English actors. I feel like this has happened a lot in the past (after all, Shakespeare was English). I feel like it is really important to remember that the story takes place in Verona.

In the 1968 adaptation, Romeo was played by Leonard Whiting. In the 1996 adaptation, Romeo was played by Leonardo DiCaprio. For my remake, I chose an actor of Spanish and German descent. I chose Daniel Bruhl.

In the 1968 adaptation, Juliet was played by Olivia Hussey. In the 1996 adaptation, Juliet was played by Claire Danes. In my remake, I chose an English actress. I chose Gemma Arterton.

In the 1968 adaptation, Tybalt was played by Michael York. In the 1996 adaptation, Tybalt was played by John Leguizamo. For my remake, I chose an Italian actor. I chose Filippo Nigro.

In the 1968 adaptation, Mercutio was played by John McEnery. In the 1996 adaptation, Mercutio was played by Harold Perrineau. For my remake, I chose an Italian actor. I chose Riccardo Scamarcio.

So what do you all think of my cast? Who would you cast in your own adaptation?