Dream Cast: The Silver Chair {by C.S. Lewis}

I've toyed with the idea of fancasting more of the Narnia books for quite some time.  I've already shared my vision for The Magician's Nephew (which you can read here), and I'm (for the most part) satisfied with the Warner Bros. adaptations of TLTWATW, Prince Caspian, and TVOTDT.  But what about the three remaining Chronicles?  What about them, pray?  Sure, The Silver Chair has technically already been adapted by the BBC, but — well.  "Perhaps, on this point, it will be as well to be silent."  

(Actually, I quite like the BBC version of TSC, from what I remember.  "Laugh all you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion," and all that.  It's simple and cozy and faithful to the book.  However, I do think it's fair to say that we could do with an upgrade at this point. *ahem*)

So!  Since I just reread all seven Chronicles this May, I decided to bite the bullet and go ahead and make a dream cast for The Silver Chair, at least.  I may or may not ever do one for The Last Battle, or The Horse and His Boy, but for now, here's what I'm thinking for TSC.

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Jill Pole

Isla Johnston

As usual, I had to look up current child actors to see what we're working with.  I haven't seen The Queen's Gambit or any of Johnston's other work, but I feel like she gives off a bit of a Jill vibe.

Eustace Scrubb

Felix Jamieson

SO LIKE.  Will Poulter was p.e.r.f.e.c.t. as Eustace.  Let's all concede that.  But, even by Hollywood casting director standards, an almost 30-year-old man obviously cannot play a literal child.

And I gotta say, this kid looks EXACTLY like Eustace, in my opinion.  He seems a touch young in this picture, but can you imagine Eustace's sour looks and annoying remarks (tempered by his post-VOTD improvement, of course) coming out of that face?  'Cause I certainly can.

Puddleglum

Bill Nighy

I think there are several actors who could do great things with Puddleglum, but Bill Nighy is the one I can most easily picture embodying everything I love so much about the character.  He would be hysterical, but he's also clearly capable of delivering on the gravitas that the role would carry along with its humor.

Prince Rilian

Jonathon Bailey

This just feels Correct, to me.  Partially because — and I say this with love — Rilian is a complete and utter himbo.  There is not a productive thought behind those eyes.  But he is also extremely passionate and excitable, and that combination — himbo energy, passion, excitability — seems to be a quality which Jonathon excels at evoking.  (And yes, I know that Rilian is blond in the books, but I think Jonathon could make a blond wig work, if necessary.  I also don't think it's a big deal to change the character's hair color. 😉)

Lady of the Green Kirtle / Witch

Laura Osnes

Laura would perfectly evoke the disarming beauty and ingenue essence that disguise the Lady's practiced, subtle evil.  I'd love to see her play a wicked role and I think she'd rock this one.

Golg

Warwick Davis

Does anyone else want to jump down into Bism when Golg is talking about squeezing the travelers "a cupful of diamond juice" and picking rubies to eat?  Man, that part scratches a very specific itch in my brain.

I think Warwick has a kind of aristocratic nobility to his features that would suit Golg.

Trumpkin

Peter Dinklage

Why not have Dinklage reprise his role from the 2008 Prince Caspian?  Plus, I think he'd be genuinely hilarious as the extra-grumpy senior citizen version of Trumpkin.

Giant Queen

Fortune Feimster

Feimster seems like a good choice to me for the comedic aspects of the giant subplot.  She'd probably go full chaos with this character, and it'd be fantastic.

Giant King

Joel Edgerton

*shrugs*  Idk, seemed to fit.  Plus, for some reason, I feel like he and Feimster would be a riot together.

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There are so few other characters that I can't think of any more worth dreamcasting.  Caspian appears momentarily, but only from a distance until the very end, and I don't feel like figuring out who should play him as a reincarnated tween.  I'm also not as good at voice-casting, so I don't have any ideas for Glimfeather or any of the other owls.  Nor for the bullies at Experiment House.  C'est la vie, as they say.

What say you?

Who do you picture in these roles?