Long Way Down Project by Alexis Williams

Alex R. Hibbert As Will

140011_27 — 2024-12-11 17:16:15 UTC

Known For His Role on the emotional drama about life in Southside Chicago "The Chi" and also known for his role in "Moonlight". Alex R. Hibbert is Amazing at being a Vulnerable Character and would be the right actor to play Will and showcase Wills struggles.

Lakeith Stanfield As Shawn

140011_27 — 2024-12-11 17:25:16 UTC

Known For His Many Roles like "Get Out", "The Harder They Fall" and "Atlanta" LaKeith Stanfield is an excellent actor and can definitely play a character with a troubled life, like Shawn.

Johnathan Majors As Buck

140011_27 — 2024-12-11 17:44:04 UTC

Known For His Roles like "Ant-Man", "Lovecraft Country" and "Creed 3" Despite His Controversy, Johnathan Majors is also a very Versatile actor who has a lot of range and plays dramatic roles well. I think he'd play a great mentor type character (before Bucks death/flashback) and bring some intensity to the screen.

Anthony Mackie As Pop

140011_27 — 2024-12-11 17:46:39 UTC

Known For His Many Roles Like "Avengers", "8 Mile" and "The Hate U Give". Anthony Mackie is also another versatile actor who has charisma like Pops had, Strength and Also Vulnerability which could make him the right pick for Pops.

Mahershala Ali As Uncle Mark

140011_27 — 2024-12-11 18:03:25 UTC

Known For His Roles In "Green book", "Moonlight" and "Luke Cage" Mahershala Ali has a lot of range and could likely pull of a character like Uncle Mark

Regina King As Mom

140011_27 — 2024-12-11 18:10:26 UTC

Known For Her Roles In "If Beale Street Could Talk" "Ray" and "Shirley" Regina King is awesome at playing Complex, Dramatic Roles. Although she doesn't play a big part in the novel, In the Live Action Version They could add more depth to her Character and The Grief Will and Shawns Mother Has Went Through Throughout Her Life.