[Sandwich]

So I've been re-reading the Thrawn trilogy for the umpteenth time recently, but unlike previous readings, I've had certain ideas come to mind regarding who I think would be the best actors in each role. I'd like to share those ideas, as well as find out from you who you think would be good. So without further ado:

• Grand Admiral Thrawn: Wayne Pygram (his speech mannerisms in his role as Scorpius in Farscape seems to be exactly like what Zahn describes Thrawn's speech as - calm, cool, and modulated tones)
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• Jedi Master Joruus C'baoth: ideally, Ian McKellen, although I doubt he'll still be around if they ever get to making it. No idea who'd be a good alternative. Needs to be able to do both regal and crazy, often at the same time. :)
• Talon Karrde: Ethan Hawke
• Mara Jade: Difficult one - perhaps Emily Blunt, although it would really be nice to find someone with naturally red hair (good as she is in the role, I can't get over Emilia Clarke's eyebrows when she's playing Daenerys Targaryen).

Take it from there, HLP. :)

[Wobble73]

How about Milla Jojovich for Mara Jade?

[headdie]

I think Scarlett Johansson for Mara Jade

[swashmebuckle]

Koalas for Ysalamiri

[NGTM-1R]

I think Scarlett Johansson for Mara Jade

Seconded. Be good to see her with a more complex script, and I think she could actually handle it.

Pelleaon...we need someone with a British accent and respectful but earnest questioning of Thrawn's actions. Anthony Howell?

[Luis Dias]

Joe Pesci as Zahn.

[Scotty]

I think Scarlett Johansson for Mara Jade

Seconded. Be good to see her with a more complex script, and I think she could actually handle it.

Pelleaon...we need someone with a British accent and respectful but earnest questioning of Thrawn's actions. Anthony Howell?

Literally anyone who has ever played Dr. Watson well, because Thrawn is Sherlock Holmes in Space.

[headdie]

Literally anyone who has ever played Dr. Watson well, because Thrawn is Sherlock Holmes in Space.

That got me thinking Benedict Cumberbatch for Thrawn, I mean come on highly intellectual, analytical and decisive character playing the game both short and long term at the same time and will do what he thinks is needed to achieve his goals with morals a factor but not the end all of his thinking.

[NGTM-1R]

Thrawn isn't Sherlock though; he's a man of more refinement and tact, and he's capable of a fatherly aspect at times that Sherlock simply lacks. I can't see Cumberbatch pulling that last one off.

[headdie]

Thrawn isn't Sherlock though; he's a man of more refinement and tact, and he's capable of a fatherly aspect at times that Sherlock simply lacks. I can't see Cumberbatch pulling that last one off.

I wouldnt go as far as to say Thrawn is fatherly, A mentor certainly, though from one piece of acting on British TV that springs to mind he can certainly do approachable.

[Phantom Hoover]

Apart from anything else Cumberbatch looks too young to play Thrawn.

[StarSlayer]

Marc Strong could pull off the blue.  Gary Oldman would be a good Pelleaon.

[Mr. Vega]

How fun would Oldman as Karrde be though?

And since we'd need to recast the leads, I think Jennifer Lawrence could definitely become Leia.

[Sandwich]

How fun would Oldman as Karrde be though?

I like the way you think.

And since we'd need to recast the leads, I think Jennifer Lawrence could definitely become Leia.

Oh yeah, the original cast would need to be recast. Bummer, I hate that kind of stuff. Ok, well I've posted about this before (or perhaps tweeted?), but Guy Pearce can definitely do Han Solo... just check out his performance in Lockout.

[Damage]

Peter Serafinowicz as Thrawn.  And not just his voice, either.

Viggo Mortensen as Talon Kaarde.  Good and evil in one neat package.  I really miss this guy as a non-hero!
Barring him, I'd love to see Treat Williams do another antihero role, this is close!

Sean Bean as Pellaeon--with or without beard?

Nathan Fillion as Han Solo?  Anyone?

[NGTM-1R]

Sean Bean as Pellaeon--with or without beard?

With beard. Also, this is genius for so many reasons. (An actor known for dying, as the Imperial officer who essentially became Supreme Commander Imperial Forces because he was the last officer of the pre-Endor generation left.)

[Damage]

I know right??  Update:  Clancy Brown as Jorus C'Baoth.

[Sandwich]

Peter Serafinowicz as Thrawn.  And not just his voice, either.

Too young IMO, but perhaps in 10 years....

Viggo Mortensen as Talon Kaarde.  Good and evil in one neat package.  I really miss this guy as a non-hero!
Barring him, I'd love to see Treat Williams do another antihero role, this is close!

Ahh! This I like!

Sean Bean as Pellaeon--with or without beard?

Had Bean been less well-known, perhaps, but I feel like he's too famous for this role... needs to be someone less recognizable IMO. Also, Pellaeon doesn't die, so no.

Nathan Fillion as Han Solo?  Anyone?

Depends on the tone of the movie. If the director wants to combine the comedic relief of Binks/Threepio with the roughness of Han Solo, then perhaps the Firefly-esque Fillion could pull it off. Definitely not the Castle Fillion though - too immature.

Clancy Brown as Jorus C'Baoth.

Possibly, but he might potentially be too typecast for the role - C'baoth isn't supposed to be a rankled and rogue US military general, and that's all I personally see when I see Brown's face...

[headdie]

what's the obsession with too young? I mean yes Thrawn is an older guy but 1) he is an alien and following on from that 2) it will take a good makeup job so that the actor dosnt look like a blued up human anyway and aging effects should be well within the makeup department's abilities

[Gee1337]

Iain Glen as Pelleaon. (Perhaps even Daniel Craig, but I think he is too typecast as Bond now)

Peter Dinklage for R2D2

For me, I think Michael Fassbender must play Thrawn.

For a re-cast... how about Hugh Jackman as Han?

I think someone slightly older would be needed to play Mara Jade, so how about Nicole Kidman?