Cast the Characters of Trek Literature - Page 153

Mr. Laser Beam · April 25 2012, 05:45 AM

^ Takeshi Kitano?

Cap'n Crunch · April 28 2012, 07:10 PM

Kertrats47 wrote:

Speaking of Andreas Katsulas, I always hear his voice whenever Ambassador Jetanian is speaking.

I always head the voice of the Xindi Arboreal Jannar from Enterprise, played by Rick Worthy.

Christopher · July 2 2012, 11:30 PM

While reading Raise the Dawn, I had an idea for whom to cast as Gell Kamemor, the Romulan Praetor. Before, I'd been imagining her as an elderly matron, maybe a Judi Dench type, but the book described her as relatively younger, middle-aged but still with black hair. And something about the way she was described in a particular scene, the way she reacted to an upsetting situation with calm and poise, reminded me very much of Olivia Williams's performance as Adele DeWitt in Dollhouse. And Williams's shorter hairstyle in season 2 of that series did look a bit Romulan. Maybe she's a bit young for the part, but otherwise I think she's a good choice.

Stoek · July 2 2012, 11:53 PM

Christopher wrote:

While reading Raise the Dawn, I had an idea for whom to cast as Gell Kamemor, the Romulan Praetor. Before, I'd been imagining her as an elderly matron, maybe a Judi Dench type, but the book described her as relatively younger, middle-aged but still with black hair. And something about the way she was described in a particular scene, the way she reacted to an upsetting situation with calm and poise, reminded me very much of Olivia Williams's performance as Adele DeWitt in Dollhouse. And Williams's shorter hairstyle in season 2 of that series did look a bit Romulan. Maybe she's a bit young for the part, but otherwise I think she's a good choice.

That's a good thought. I have to admit that for myself I heard Salome Jens voice when I read much of Kamemor's dialogue. The cadences of some of the longer passages brought to mind the combination of steel and sympathy that she used as the "female" changeling when talking to Odo.

Paper Moon · July 3 2012, 12:37 AM

Christopher wrote:

While reading Raise the Dawn, I had an idea for whom to cast as Gell Kamemor, the Romulan Praetor. Before, I'd been imagining her as an elderly matron, maybe a Judi Dench type, but the book described her as relatively younger, middle-aged but still with black hair. And something about the way she was described in a particular scene, the way she reacted to an upsetting situation with calm and poise, reminded me very much of Olivia Williams's performance as Adele DeWitt in Dollhouse. And Williams's shorter hairstyle in season 2 of that series did look a bit Romulan. Maybe she's a bit young for the part, but otherwise I think she's a good choice.

Hmm, I don't know Olivia Williams, but I do know Judi Dench; I could see her as Kamemor (I've been having trouble casting her), although I think I could see her better as Bacco. Hmm, yeah: Judi Dench with an American, ideally a New York/New England-ish, accent. Okay, I have my Bacco!

And yeah, after having looked her up, and watched her on YouTube, Olivia Williams would make a good Kamemor, although I do think she's a little too young. (And I personally would need the accent to be a little gentler to fit the limited notions I do have about Kamemor.)

Anyone have any ideas for casting Anxo Rogeiro?

Christopher · July 3 2012, 12:49 AM

Paper Moon wrote:

Anyone have any ideas for casting Anxo Rogeiro?

I think I had someone in mind while reading Plagues of Night, but I'm not sure I remember who it was. I think it was probably Esai Morales, since he had a recurring role on Fairly Legal during the time when I read the book.

WarsTrek1993 · July 3 2012, 06:08 AM

Benjamin Bratt (Clear and Present Danger) as Rogeiro, perhaps?
And Rachel Weisz as Kamemor (though Olivia Williams isn't so bad, either).
All of the appearing TNG, DS9, and TOS actors would come back, respectfully.

Who could play Jefferson Blackmer?

Mr. Laser Beam · July 3 2012, 09:57 PM

Kamemor: Carolyn Seymour.

Paper Moon · July 3 2012, 10:15 PM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

Kamemor: Carolyn Seymour.

No offense, but I've hated her in the Romulan roles she's played. (Actually in the "First Contact" [episode, not movie] too.) I mean, I can definitely see her as Kamemor, and of course my reaction is totally subjective and idiosyncratic, but still. One of my least favorite Trek actors/actresses there.

Mr. Laser Beam · July 3 2012, 10:31 PM

^ Sorry.

Paper Moon · July 3 2012, 10:35 PM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

^ Sorry.

Aw man, no need to apologize! I should be the one apologizing for reacting so vehemently! I am sorry.

Epsilon IX · July 3 2012, 10:38 PM

Whilst we're on the subject of Kamemor, I imagined Vanessa Regrave in the role. This was after seeing her in Ralph Fiennes' Coriolanus in which we saw her in some kind of position of power and influence as the mother of the title character. Also in terms of age, I think she fits the look of the character.

Thrawn · July 3 2012, 11:48 PM

Christopher wrote:

While reading Raise the Dawn, I had an idea for whom to cast as Gell Kamemor, the Romulan Praetor. Before, I'd been imagining her as an elderly matron, maybe a Judi Dench type, but the book described her as relatively younger, middle-aged but still with black hair. And something about the way she was described in a particular scene, the way she reacted to an upsetting situation with calm and poise, reminded me very much of Olivia Williams's performance as Adele DeWitt in Dollhouse. And Williams's shorter hairstyle in season 2 of that series did look a bit Romulan. Maybe she's a bit young for the part, but otherwise I think she's a good choice.

This is a really good call, actually. I hadn't imagined her that way, but when you mention it, I can totally see it.

Sho · July 3 2012, 11:53 PM

We should reverse things for a change. Who should Carla Gugino play?

Paper Moon · July 4 2012, 12:28 AM

^^^ In this vein, I was actually thinking just this morning, "Who in TrekLit could I cast Tony Shalhoub as?"

April 25 2012, 05:45 AM	#2281
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature ^ Takeshi Kitano? __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

July 2 2012, 11:30 PM	#2283
Christopher Writer	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature While reading Raise the Dawn, I had an idea for whom to cast as Gell Kamemor, the Romulan Praetor. Before, I'd been imagining her as an elderly matron, maybe a Judi Dench type, but the book described her as relatively younger, middle-aged but still with black hair. And something about the way she was described in a particular scene, the way she reacted to an upsetting situation with calm and poise, reminded me very much of Olivia Williams's performance as Adele DeWitt in Dollhouse. And Williams's shorter hairstyle in season 2 of that series did look a bit Romulan. Maybe she's a bit young for the part, but otherwise I think she's a good choice. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

July 3 2012, 06:08 AM	#2287
WarsTrek1993 Captain Location: The Final Frontier, TX	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature Benjamin Bratt (Clear and Present Danger) as Rogeiro, perhaps? And Rachel Weisz as Kamemor (though Olivia Williams isn't so bad, either). All of the appearing TNG, DS9, and TOS actors would come back, respectfully. Who could play Jefferson Blackmer?

July 3 2012, 09:57 PM	#2288
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature Kamemor: Carolyn Seymour. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

July 3 2012, 10:31 PM	#2290
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature ^ Sorry. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

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July 3 2012, 10:38 PM	#2292
Epsilon IX Fleet Captain Location: the Alpha Quadrant	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature Whilst we're on the subject of Kamemor, I imagined Vanessa Regrave in the role. This was after seeing her in Ralph Fiennes' Coriolanus in which we saw her in some kind of position of power and influence as the mother of the title character. Also in terms of age, I think she fits the look of the character. __________________ "Me transmitte sursum, Caledoni!" (Beam me up, Scotty!")

July 3 2012, 11:53 PM	#2294
Sho Fleet Captain Location: Berlin, Germany	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature We should reverse things for a change. Who should Carla Gugino play? __________________ TrekLit review threads, sorted by average score (discussion thread).

July 4 2012, 12:28 AM	#2295
Paper Moon Commander	Re: Cast the Characters of Trek Literature ^^^ In this vein, I was actually thinking just this morning, "Who in TrekLit could I cast Tony Shalhoub as?"