This was published (on “My Book, the Movie”) when Russell Crowe was 10 years younger, but I think the casting still holds up well! What do you think? Who would you cast?
You have to get Jude Law in there somewhere. I loved him as a pope. As for Laura Linney, I would see her in anything. I did like Claire Foy in the Anne role and I like your choice, Susan. There is something "off" about your choice's looks and that is always fun to watch.
People give themselves away when they cast characters from favorite actors and actresses. I, for example, can't stand Russell Crowe except in the role of Aubrey. Your other candidates are fine. I did find Claire Foy perfect as Anne and Mark Ryland perfect as Cromwell. For Henry I'd cast Michel Kitchen - he can be terrifying because he can also be so good a man.
You have to get Jude Law in there somewhere. I loved him as a pope. As for Laura Linney, I would see her in anything. I did like Claire Foy in the Anne role and I like your choice, Susan. There is something "off" about your choice's looks and that is always fun to watch.
People give themselves away when they cast characters from favorite actors and actresses. I, for example, can't stand Russell Crowe except in the role of Aubrey. Your other candidates are fine. I did find Claire Foy perfect as Anne and Mark Ryland perfect as Cromwell. For Henry I'd cast Michel Kitchen - he can be terrifying because he can also be so good a man.