https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq Choose 2 or more characters from The Expectations and post photographs of actors or public figures you'd cast in a film version of the novel. Feel free to choose someone who is now too old to play the role but would have suited in their younger years. Then in a few sentences explain why you think this person is a strong choice for the role. en-us 2022-11-10 19:27:20 UTC 2022-11-14 22:07:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383254218 Ben Weeks - Finn Wolfhard
- Finn is a very popular teenage boy actor right now and he has very similar coloring to what I think Ben looks like.  He also plays teenage boys and is good at playing dramatic adolescent characters.




]]> 2022-11-14 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383254218 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383255678 Manly Price - Steve Carell
-  Price is a very serious individual in the book and although he scares the students, his behavior is comedic to readers.  Steve Carell is an actor who can play both serious adult figures as well as humorous characters so I think he would be able to play up Price's serious nature as well as add humorous undertones.]]> 2022-11-14 16:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383255678 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383257859
Zack Ward (Ennis): I think Zack Ward could play a good Ennis because he is good at playing a bully. He played the bully in the Christmas Story and his facial expressions and behavior were spot on. I think he could be good at being an older figure that bullies the younger students.

]]> 2022-11-14 16:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383257859 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383259934 Teddy Weeks--> Aaron Paul
- Has experience in playing roles where the character is somewhat neglected or a misfit. He doesn't typically follow the rules and is on his own. 
- Some of his past roles have also included him straying away from what his family wants even when they have a set path for him.




]]> 2022-11-14 16:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383259934 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383261851 Alice - Rebel Wilson
- In the novel, Alice is portrayed as a friendly girl who stands up for people and minds her own business. I think Rebel Wilson would play this character well because she has similar physical attributes to Alice and usually plays roles that everyone likes.


]]> 2022-11-14 16:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383261851 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383262280 Macaulay Culkin: He was in Home Alone and he was very animated and he had a lot of internal thoughts. He is skinny and could physically look like Ben. 

]]> 2022-11-14 16:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383262280 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383265716 Ben Weeks - Nick Robinson - Nick Robinson is an actor who is known for usually playing teenage boys. I think he would be a good fit for playing Ben because this role could come naturally to him and it would be one he could play extremely well. ]]> 2022-11-14 16:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383265716 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383267467 When I think of Ben Weeks, I think of a young skinny boy with more of a nerdy look. Adam Brody has played "nerdy like" characters in the past and he has features that I would imagine Ben to have. He would do a good job expressing the worry and stress Ben experiences when his parents loose their money. ]]> 2022-11-14 16:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383267467 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383267823 Amy Schumer (as a teen) as Alice
- She hasn't played many teen girl roles, more adult roles, but I can imagine her characters portraying teenage girls.
- Physically she looks like what I would imagine Alice to look like.
- Amy plays comedic, independent, and feminist roles, which is how I see Alice in her interactions with other characters in the novel.]]> 2022-11-14 16:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383267823 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383268430 Ben Weeks---David Mazouz
David has a sense of noble dignity just like Ben. David acts very well and looks like a teenage who can go through all kinds of difficulties. Also, he has dark hair. ]]> 2022-11-14 16:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383268430 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383271296 Simon- young Dwayne Johnson 
- In the novel, Simon is Ennis' best friend and now captain of the wrestling team. Dwayne Johnson used to be a professional wrestler and he has the physical traits that I think a captain would have. He seems like someone that could intimidate the newbs. ]]> 2022-11-14 16:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383271296 celinamaduka23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383271474 He would be a perfect pick to play Ben because his performance in his past movies indicates that he's able to portray the typical teenage boy. I think he would be able to show how young boys are always striving to be cool and chasing after love.]]> 2022-11-14 16:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383271474 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383272558 Sydney Sweeney - Alice - Sydney Sweeney has played roles in the past that are teenage girls such as her role as Cassie in Euphoria. I feel that she has a similar body type to Alice as well as being blonde and she would play the role very well. I feel that she would be able to show what it is like to be a love interest of a main character. ]]> 2022-11-14 16:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383272558 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383274535 Ben Weeks--> Dylan Minnette 
- Dylan Minnette is well known for his roles as teenage boys, but also for showing a lot of emotion, including hatred and happiness
- He has played many different kinds of characters, so he has the ability to portray any story
 ]]> 2022-11-14 17:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383274535 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383277257 Karan Brar- Ahmed.
-I think Karan would fit this role well because he has done a good job playing a lot of teenage boy roles in the past. 
-He also does a good job portraying a nerdy personality in his acting.
-He has features that I would imagine Ahmed to have]]> 2022-11-14 17:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383277257 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383278820 Noah Schnapp as Ben
- Noah plays awkward teen boy characters in films and looks like Ben physically.
- They both have skinny physiques and similar features described in the book.
- Noah has shown character development by being a wise and smart boy.
-Ben is smart, but often gets distracted and prioritizes unimportant things.]]> 2022-11-14 17:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383278820 ewilkinson23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383283173 This is Chris Carmack, best known for his role as a cool surfer jock who's not a particularly great boyfriend. Though he's too old to play Hutch now, he has the classic American frat-boyish good looks and be-muscled physique that I think would help him play a compelling Hutch--something of a player and an alpha-male bully. He also has the kind of good looks that suggest entitlement.]]> 2022-11-14 17:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383283173 ewilkinson23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383287892 This is Penn Bagley, best know for his role in Gossip Girl as something of a social outsider. While Ben Weeks is pure WASP and ought to feel as though he belongs, he doesn't feel comfortable at his school or in his own skin. I think PB could have harnessed that in his younger years. He also has the thin, dark-haired look that suggests Ben. ]]> 2022-11-14 17:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383287892 juliannemclane23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383290138 Alice   Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh has played serious roles in films. 
She does a good job portraying strong female characters. She knows exactly what she wants and does not let anyone get in the way.
She also has similar features to what Alice is described to look like.]]> 2022-11-14 17:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383290138 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383290811 Ahmed Al-Khaled---Aamir Khan
When casting a role, in addition to acting, we should also consider appearance, such as skin color. Given Ahmed's birth, I believe Aamir's skin tone and acting skills can match what we imagine in Ahmed. (I know they come from different countries, no offensive meanings)]]> 2022-11-14 17:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383290811 celinamaduka23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383294330 He has played the coach in the movie, Creed, where he had a very intimidating presence. He saw the greatest abilities and strengths in who he coached. That being said, I think he could tackle the role of Simon. Squash can be a rigorous sport at times. So, since Stallone has background in boxing, he should be able to execute this role well.  ]]> 2022-11-14 17:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383294330 ewilkinson23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383294544 J.K. Simmons as Manley Price. Simmons often plays hard-driving, difficult boss/coach/teacher characters. Most of these are over-the-top, but I think he could played an intimidating yet restrained version of himself to capture the essence of Price. ]]> 2022-11-14 17:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383294544 juliannemclane23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383329109 Ben Weeks   Asa Butterfield 

Asa Butterfield has similar physical features to Ben Weeks. He currently plays Otis Milburn in Sex Education where he plays an awkward/insecure high school character.]]> 2022-11-14 17:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383329109 kayliarmas23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383339884 Ben Weeks - Logan Lerman
- I've known him through Perks of Being a wallflower along with Percy Jackson. He's good at playing a young teenage boy and I think he'll be good at playing ben. 
- Based on the movie Perks of Being a Wallflower he has the ability to play an awkward teenage boy and I think he has the physique]]> 2022-11-14 17:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383339884 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383349740 Kelly Rutherford as Helen
- Based on Kelly's role in Gossip Girl, I think she would be a good option to play Ben's mother
-Kelly does a good job of portraying a wealthy upper-class woman on the East Coast. Kelly also plays the role of a mother in Gossip Girl. She also has a son in Gossip Girl.
-Kelly also has similar features to Helen. ]]> 2022-11-14 17:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383349740 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383695492 Matt Czuchry as Teddy Weeks
-In Gilmore Girls, Matt played Logan Huntzberger and he was portrayed as a preppy schoolboy. 
-Logan's character is very charming and flirty. He has a similar personality to Ben Weeks. ]]> 2022-11-14 22:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/cwpadmpy3o8ksuaq/wish/2383695492