Comments on: We Read It: Casting Cassandra Clare’s ‘The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones’

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

…Good thing that Jamie Campbell Bower is actually still Jace. Which has been confirmed multiple times on Cassie's Tumblr: http://cassandraclare.tumblr.com/post/21385484841/playlist-casts-the-mortal-instruments. And Clary stumbles upon Jace, Isabelle, and Alec murdering a demon NOT a vampire. Why don't you guys check your "facts"?

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

My thoughts: Jane Levy, Speleers or Pettyfer, Logan Lerman, Shelley Hennig, Luke Pasqualino, Liam Cunningham, Connie Briton, Richard Armitage, Aidan Gillen, Harry Shum, and Doug Jones.

I'm sorry, but I really just don't see Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace. The books left a large pair of shoes to fill for that part and I can definitely see Speleers or Pettyfer in them. More Pettyfer.
And I think fellow commenter Colin is on to something with that Peter Facinelli idea. I think if he didn't shave for a day or so he'd be a pretty good Hodge. Or at least pretty to look at. haha

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Sorry but I hate this list lol. Dan Byrd for starters is 27! How is Nicholas Hoult for Alec not on this list? He's easily the fan favorite for the role. Anyway, here are my choices: Logan Lerman (Simon), Odette Yustman (Izzy), Nicholas Hoult (Alec), Bill Nighly (Hodge), Michael Fassbender or Jason Isaacs (Valentine), Scott Speedman or Timothy Olyphant (Luke).

By: Courtney

Courtney — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

For Jace, I wouldn't cast Jamie, he is not who I saw as Jace at all, Chris Zylka looks much more like a Jace type character, Jamie just really ruins the Jace charater because he's suppose to be Extremely hot that all girls drool over him and frankly I couldn't see girls acting the way they do for Jace with Jamie.
As for Simon, Evan Peters seems more like a better cast memeber to choose, I can't really see most of them being Simon as much as I see Evan, Simon is probably my second favorite in this wonderful book series so I strongly think it's important to choose carefully, Dan isn't really a good choice for him at all.
Everyone else seems perfectly fine.
I'm so excited for this movie I'm probably going to see it everyday with my bestfriend.
and re read the series over and over for the rest of my life,
best books, love all your series.

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

WORST PLAYLIST EVER!

By: Blake

Blake — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

With all due respect, Lily Collins is just too old to successfully play Clary. Besides not matching the physical description of Clary, Collins, being in her early twenties, will not be able to portray the incredible naivete of a sheltered sixteen-year-old. Molly Quinn (daughter of Nathan Fillion in Castle) would be such a better fit.
Now, Jace takes perfect form in Alex Pettyfer. It's really quite a loss that he's not interested.
Timothy Olyphant would make for an amazing Luke. He's able to play someone who's hardened by his past and what he knows is going to happen, but hidden underneath a soft, loving exterior.
And finally, oddly enough, John Travolta would be an excellent Valentine. Just emphasize that widow's peak, brighten up his eyes, and stick him in a tailored suit and you've got yourself one badass emotionless villain.

By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Jamie Campbell Bower is Jace. How many times does Cassie have to confirm it??? I'm happy with Lily as Clary. I would like to see someone like Phoebe Tonkin as Isabelle. She would be spectacular. I've never really thought of Harry Shum as Magnus, so that will have to simmer in my head a while. That guy in the pic up there as Simon, though….??? He nowhere fits the description to me. I loved him in Easy A, but he's not Simon. Johnny Lee Miller is an interesting suggestion for Valentine. He's super handsome and can play a good bad guy. 🙂

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I'm disappointed that they have not cast a red-head with blue eye for Clary!! Lame. But whatever, I like final choice in Jace. AND I'm soooo excited for this movie(series)!!!

By: Kaleigh

Kaleigh — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

YES! Dan Byrd for simon!! I have pictured him as simon for years since i finished the books and started fantasizing about there being a movie for TMI. please oh please pick Dan!!!

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I think Doug Jones would be better as valentine with his fair hair, pale skin and cheeky look to him

By: Ashley M.

Ashley M. — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I LOVE Lily Collins as Clary. I think she's perfect! Jamie, I'm not quite sold on (and yes, according to the author, he is still attached to this project!). I would LOVE to see Liz Gillies as Isabelle and Poppy Montgomery as Jocelyn.

By: Felicia

Felicia — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Lucas Bryant would make a great Luke I think.

By: COLIN

COLIN — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I see Peter Facinelli as being an aesthetically pleasing Hodge, everytime i imagined him in the books i kind of just saw him as Hodge

By: Edyth

Edyth — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I don't get why certain sites seem to think that Jamie is no longer attached to the project. Even the author, Cassandra Clare, has stated several times on Twitter/Tumblr that as of the current state of things he is very much attached to the movies. Anyway, I think he's a great actor and will make a perfect Jace – just to show a little love, 'cause it can't hurt to be nice and/or optimistic :).

By: Joi

Joi — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Um, wow; and not in a good way. Alec is supposed to be tall, and very pale. Luke looks closer to Magnus skin tone. I like Douglas Booth, and maybe Steven for Alec but the others are not good suggestions.

I would have like to see more Magnus suggestions. I choose Harry over Darren. Magnus is asian, let's cast someone who actually appears to be asian. I think you should add Mario Maurer to the list, and if were going to go against character I have to go with Ezra Miller. I think he can pull off the youthful look of Magnus while maintaining a sense of wisdom and age.

I like your Isabelle suggestion but I would go with her costar Pheobe who plays Faye. She pulls off sexy, tough yet sensitive really well.

Logan Lerman is the best Simon suggestion you mentioned in that post. I don't like the others. Where the heck did the last two suggestions come from. I'm all for diversity(i'm black), but there are some characters you don't mess with. Simon is a character who's appearance and religion are important to the story. Have Brother Jerimiah or even Hodge be black or another ethnicity, but you can't mess with the main and supporting cast. Same for Alec. This makes no sense, especailly sense Cassie has included black, asian, and hispanic characters. Again, I'm all for diversity. I liked that they made bonnie black in the Vampire Diaris series, but you are so far off the mark with those Simon and Alec suggestions, including the white ones. I know I'm not the only one going were the heck did that come from. I do like Michael b. Jordon and I would like it if they could find a role for him(not Alec).

Jaime is still Jace so I wont comment on those suggestions.I like/could live with the other suggestions.

You left out Raphel and Mia. There hispanic and black respectfully.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I love it! all of them are almost perfect except for jace. even though jamie campbell bower or whatever his name is wasnt my first choice, i have grown to like the idea of him playing jace.. as for clary jocelyn and magnus i honestly dont think you could get any better than that.. as for luke id love to see Misha collins play his role. all in all, great casting ideas!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I like a couple of the Alec suggestions but I was a little disapointed about the lack of Nicholas Hoult. I'm happy about Lily and Jamie so I'm hope that stays the same. I worship the ground Darren Criss walks on (seriously I adore the man) but he isn't Magnus for me. I don't think I could imagine Harry either. I personally like Shannon Kook-Chun but I suppose we just have to wait and see who does well in the audition.

By: Paisley

Paisley — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Ah! I do not understand how people keep perpetuating this "Jamie is no longer attached" yes, yes he is, as Cassandra Clare double checked and stated herself. I personally think Jamie will be brilliant. I mean yes, they could have gone with someone who "looked" the part right off the bat like Alex (WHO TURNED IT DOWN BECAUSE HE THINKS HE IS TOO OLD-and I give him props for that) or Kellan, but I want to see Jace, in all his sarcasticness and cockyness and all of it…they needed some one who could BE Jace, and I think Jamie is it. He is training his butt off and I can't wait to see how he looks! I mean, Cassie cried watching his audition saying "That is my Jace." Too often, when looking at who you would cast, people jump to simply physical descriptions (which can easily be altered) and not people who could really embody the character. Props for mentioning Asian actors for Magnus. I reallly dig your suggestions for Jocelyn and Luke and Valentine, people I hadn't really imagined but may just work.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

LOVE the Brother Jeremiah actor! That would be perfect. For magnus they need to get an new unknown actor… someone who fits the part. Why does it have to be someone already famous? I dont like who they have up there for Valentine. He is supposed to be handsome, charismatic, and masculine. I love him in Game of thrones… but he is no Valentine!

By: jollsa

jollsa — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Oliver, you must not be watching glee to judge Chord poorly. He is one of the guys who can act heavy scene. If you have seen Chord's baseball skills at All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball game His power and agility makes him perfectly fit for the role.

By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I think Callan McAuliffe would be a better choice than Jamie for playing Jace. Also Lilly Collins would I think be one of the better choices for Clary that are listed above, because the first book has Clary be a 16 year old teenager, so you don't want to have someone act her character that can't be protrayed as that age. Also Lilly collins has this innocent demeanor about her that I sensed from Clary when reading the books. Connie Britton is a great choice to play Clary's mother!!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Three cheers for actually reading the book before making your casting choices based solely on a single line of character descriptions. I like a lot of your suggestions and they are ones I never would have considered. Littlefinger as Valentine? That's pretty creepy.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

I always pictured Dan as Simon or Kyle Gallner and none of the choices of Isabella I liked, I pictured Emily Browning as her and Kellan Luntz as Alec

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

When I read the books I picture Brad Pitt as Valentine and Adam Lambert as Magnus…and Jamie is not a right fit for Jace…I expect someone way hotter and way more fit. Alex, Kellen Lutz, even the guy who played Cato in Hunger Games would be a better fit for the role!

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:44 +0000

Darren Criss would be an AMAZING Magnus!