Emily March Fans discussion

Just for fun - as you read Hummingbird Lake, who might you picture as lead characters in a movie based on the novel? Pick any character and tell us who you "see" in the movie role. I'm still having to have a good think on this one myself.

I just started the reread - hangs head - so I need to refresh my memory on their characteristics & get back to you.

I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would pick Chris Hemsworth. I can see him with the sensitivity of an artist but a rugged outdoorsman and being a safety investigator.

I am going to go with Gerard Butler & Amy Adams. I have a couple of good pictures & will try to post. OK I put them in photos under who I would choose for Colt & Sage.

Sharlene wrote: "I am going to go with Gerard Butler & Amy Adams. I have a couple of good pictures & will try to post. OK I put them in photos under who I would choose for Colt & Sage."

Totally agree. Perfect Sage and Colt. LOVE your photos.

Sharlene wrote: "I am going to go with Gerard Butler & Amy Adams. I have a couple of good pictures & will try to post. OK I put them in photos under who I would choose for Colt & Sage."

Great photos Sharlene! I think you nailed Sage & Colt.

Sharlene wrote: "I just started the reread - hangs head - so I need to refresh my memory on their characteristics & get back to you." No problem - I stumped myself with this question!! And I've read it!

KK wrote: "I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would pick Chris Hemsworth. I can see him with the sensitivity of an artist but ..." OH, KK - Chris Hemsworth is one of my very favorite actors right now. I love the idea. I actually squeal when I see him on TV - my husband just rolls his eyes.

Chelsea wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "I am going to go with Gerard Butler & Amy Adams. I have a couple of good pictures & will try to post. OK I put them in photos under who I would choose for Colt & Sage."

Great phot..."

I love Amy Adams, and thank you for posting photos! That is AWESOME!

LOL, Paula. If you can recall, I had trouble posting my picture of the first book. Now, I can post the pictures, but not in the thread. Hopefully under photos is good. Also, I think there is a mention in the book of Gerard Butler.

Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would pick Chris Hemsworth. I can see him with the sensitivity of an ..."

Paula, Chris is a favorite of mine too! He is such a cutie. Big rugged but a soft and kind side too.

Sharlene wrote: "LOL, Paula. If you can recall, I had trouble posting my picture of the first book. Now, I can post the pictures, but not in the thread. Hopefully under photos is good. Also, I think there is a ment..."
You're right, Sharlene! There is - and that makes it even more appropriate! Posting within the feed is difficult - it requires using HTML code, and even though I use it all the time on my blog, for some reason it never works here! I love having the photos section - and really love to see members posting there! Thank you again!

KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would pick Chris Hemsworth. I can see him with the sens..." Those guys got fantastic genes - there are three Hemsworth boys - but I have to say Chris is my favorite.

Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would pick Chris Hemsworth. I can see him wi..."

I agree 100% Paula, all three are very nice to look at but there is just something extra about Chris.

KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would pick Chris Hemsworth. I ..."
Agreed. It's a little about "everything extra!" - I think I may post a photo of your choice in our library - after all, it's a good choice and bonus eye candy.

Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would pick Chris Hem..."

I like that idea!

KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "Paula wrote: "KK wrote: "I got a late start rereading Hummingbird Lake so some characters I will need to think about but for Colt Rafferty I would ..." I posted one of my favorite Chris Hemsworth photos for the benefit of book hero visualization! LOL.

I imagine a younger Sandra Bullock in the role of Sage Anderson. Sandra is able to do strong and vulnerable, dramatic and funny and all the while be likeable. I didn't always like Sage very much, so it would help to see her portrayed with depth by an accessible actress. I like Amy Adams too, but I can't picture her as portraying a PTSD sufferer.

The Loopy Librarian wrote: "I imagine a younger Sandra Bullock in the role of Sage Anderson. Sandra is able to do strong and vulnerable, dramatic and funny and all the while be likeable. I didn't always like Sage very much, s..."
That's a good choice - and I see what you mean, based on Sandra's film repertoire. I loved The Lake House with Keanu Reeves - and many others. But the poignancy of that film resonated with me like something from Nicolas Sparks.

I don't watch a lot of films but when people suggest Actors for roles I can usually imagine them as that person.

Lesley wrote: "I don't watch a lot of films but when people suggest Actors for roles I can usually imagine them as that person." There is an organization - for lack of a better word - that runs something called the "IF list." When readers want a book or a series made into a movie or TV series, they add it to the IF list website with their "dream cast" for the lead roles. Screenwriters and producers actually look at that list, and some books/series have either been picked up or optioned. I like to read the book with no one in mind - a "blank slate" -and then later imagine my dream cast. But I love seeing what other readers think and why - it's just a great way to spark the imagination.

I like to start with a blank page too Paula. I use the words of the story to make an image of the character for me, then afterwards I like to see what others think about who would make good actors to portray them. Some times my idea is different than what the author and other readers had in mind, but that is because we all have different past experiences that influence how we see things.

Paula wrote: "Lesley wrote: "I don't watch a lot of films but when people suggest Actors for roles I can usually imagine them as that person." There is an organization - for lack of a better word - that runs so..."

Really? I never knew that but am so glad to hear it! I'm a very visual person so when I'm reading a book I usually have a pretty clear picture of what the characters look like in my head and I HATE when they turn books into a movie and the characters look totally different from the book description. It's great to hear they have something that takes reader's opinions into account when it comes to character casting. Thanks Paula!

Brenda wrote: "I like to start with a blank page too Paula. I use the words of the story to make an image of the character for me, then afterwards I like to see what others think about who would make good actors..." I agree, Brenda. That's exactly what I do. And we all have "eyes" for "type" -- the actor's appearance, their usual film genre, their 'image' (tough? Really Bad Boy? Romantic and sweet like Bradley Cooper??) I've really enjoyed this thread! Hope you have too!

Chelsea wrote: "Paula wrote: "Lesley wrote: "I don't watch a lot of films but when people suggest Actors for roles I can usually imagine them as that person." There is an organization - for lack of a better word ..." Somehow I got on their email list, I think it was because I have some very strong thoughts on the characters of Gabriel and Julianne from Sylvain Reynard's series. Most of the time it doesn't matter to me, but when it does? I'm headed for the IF list! LOL.

I'd like Sandra Bullock for Sage also. I always liked her in Hope Floats so I think Harry Connick Jr. for Colt. He's pretty "hunky" too.

Michelle wrote: "I'd like Sandra Bullock for Sage also. I always liked her in Hope Floats so I think Harry Connick Jr. for Colt. He's pretty "hunky" too." Hadn't thought of Harry Connick, Jr.! Nice!

I have issues if the book covers don't match how I see the characters in the book. As far as movies go, if you are talking about Nicholas Sparks, I loved the casting for The Longest Ride! I also see what you mean about The Lake House seeming Sparks-y. I think I remember it having a happy ending, though! Sparks is iffy in that area!

Sharlene wrote: "I have issues if the book covers don't match how I see the characters in the book. As far as movies go, if you are talking about Nicholas Sparks, I loved the casting for The Longest Ride! I also se..." Agreed!!

I could not come up with anyone for Sage and love the idea of Sandra Bullock. She is a great actress, is beautiful and can pull off the vulnerable, funny, defeated, feisty, scared, sarcastic, compassionate, loyal (and so much more) that Sage portrays in the book. Great choice!

KK wrote: "I could not come up with anyone for Sage and love the idea of Sandra Bullock. She is a great actress, is beautiful and can pull off the vulnerable, funny, defeated, feisty, scared, sarcastic, comp..."

She seems to have all of the right qualities - both actresses that were 'nominated' have great strengths and a broad range of skills. Now let's see who gets selected for Heartache Falls!