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If my dream came true

Because every writer dreams of not only seeing their books on the shelves everywhere, but also as a movie on every screen around the globe. Isn’t it true? It sure is.

The fabulous ladies Kyra Lennon at Write Here Write Now and Rachel at Writing on the Wall created this bloghop called WIP: The Movie.

Here is what Kyra says: “Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to post a photo of the actors or actresses you would like to play the characters in your WiP if it were to be made into a movie. It can be just one character, or the entire cast! Secondly, we want you to soundtrack your movie! Head over to YouTube, and post a song that best describes one of your characters, or your story as a whole. Again, you can pick one song, or several, it’s entirely up to you!”

My first challenge was to choose between my WIPs.

But it wasn’t a challenge really. I’m super excited about my new idea, my totally pantsed new idea, one that doesn’t have a title yet (I’ll probably come up with one after the first draft is finished), but I know the name of my characters and I love it.

 

NAYELI — means “I Love You” in Native American

She is 19 and a shaman—shy but powerful.

The first actress who popped on my mind was Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones with her blonde-white hair and leather attire. But, oh well, that image was taken, and I thought of another one: Avril Lavigne.

Despite her messy life, Avril is beautiful and talented. Look at that face. I even played on photoshop and gave her a whitish hair (under 30 secs, guys, don’t look for quality). I guess it doesn’t look that bad. Perhaps a little less white later ;) Or, hum, I could blame the background for not helping too lol

Imagine Nayeli as a regular girl, with jeans and flats, then, during rituals and missions, she wears suede pants and vest and leather boots.

She lives under the shadow of her extroverted and eloquent sister, until *something* happens and she is forced to take action. Ha! Quite a tease, right? *wink, wink*

 

ALEC — means “Defender of People”

He is 20 and a bounty hunter—loner and quiet.

First, I thought of Jared Leto, Shane West and/or Taylor Kitsch, but they are too old (hot old, yes) to play my character. Then I remember another younger actor but equally handsome: Nathan Keyes.

I found out about Nathan when watching Ben 10 the movie—recognize the car on the pic above? Yes, I’m a 28yo girl who is a fan of Ben 10, especially of Kevin and Gwen (and their “relationship”). Since then, I follow him on Facebook (btw, he links youtube videos of his next series where he appears shirtless!!).

As a great actor, I think we can expect many great things of Nathan in the future.

Anyway, he would be a perfect Alec. Mysterious, with that killer stare and the hint of a smile. Yum!

 

Aren’t they a GORGEOUS couple? I think they are!

 

As for the soundtrack. Well, that wasn’t easy. I wanted to find a song with lyrics and by someone famous, but the truth is, I like to dream and write about this wip and let my mind wander through it when I’m listening to songs by Two Step From Hell.

Here are a couple of examples:

 

 

Did you like it? Would you watch my movie? lol

How about your WIP’s cast and song?

Cheers,

 

UPDATE: On Twitter, I told Nathan Keyes that I had chosen him for this bloghop and he RT’d to his followers! Look here! *fans self*

Comments

  1. Oh yeah I’d watch it. I think the cast looks great and the music is very moving, pulls at something inside.

  4. I’d watch it. :) I had a hard time with the age thing, too. I didn’t really know a lot of young actors. He looks like a good pick, though. :)
    Thanks for playing along with us today!

  5. Just realized I needed to change my name there. ^ ^ ^
    I just recently switched my blog to my real name. Wanted to make sure you knew who that was. :)

  6. I like to let my mind wander too when I’m writing so in addition to the lyrical soundtracks I create, I have instrumental ones too. I haven’t heard of this group before but they’re great so thank you for sharing!

  8. Ooh, they’re both gorgeous! And I love Two Steps From Hell. I have to pick up my kids from school early, but I’ll be back to listen to the songs;)

  9. Definitely a gorgeous couple! Shane West is definitely droolworthy–I’ll just picture him younger for you! ;) Though, you do have some great picks!!!

    • Yeah, I thought of that, but then, if my ms turned out to be a movie for real, then he would be too old … so I decided to choose a younger guy … and, well, I’m a super fan of Nathan ;)

  10. I love that you picked Avril. She is fantastic!!! I also love that you found a band that really speaks to your story :) I would watch your movie!

  14. Avril what an awesome choice! I love her. I’d love to see her act. And Nathan Keyes, hello! I don’t know who you are but, hi :) And Shane West, Taylor Kitsch, you have good taste in men lol. Love the music could totally picture it in a movie.

  17. Oh, AVRIL! Anything with her will certainly rule! And the music you chose is astounding! Man, so when’s it coming out? :)

  21. Ooh, love Avril with the white-blonde hair! You did that in 30 seconds? I wouldn’t even know where to begin!

    And while your Alec is tres hot, I’m so off to google Jared Leto now. *sigh/drool* :)

  25. Olá, garota! Brasileira? Só podia, mesmo, ser das nossas, com esse feeling para a estética da arte!
    Ah! estava no twitter e vi a resposta do Nathan para você, e acabei aqui… :)
    Estou acompanhando ele, elenco e equipe desde que descobri o Anatomy of the Tide – um filme indie no Maine, mas com certeza vai passar longe do territorius brasiliensis, enfim… ainda consigo este filme para o Cineclube daqui…rsrs…
    Amei seu projeto! E vou seguir acompanhando! Tudo de bom, Juliana!
    @KleioCorp no twitter