We’re unabashedly enthusiastic fans of John Green here at The Fandom, so we were enthralled when we heard PAPER TOWNS would be adapted by the team behind THE FAULT IN OUR STARS! To celebrate, three of our admins are sharing their fancasts!
Before we start, it should be noted that we would definitely be okay with a super talented unknown being cast in ANY of these roles.
Now, on to the good stuff!
MARGO ROTH SPIEGELMAN
Kait’s Pick – Ariel Winter
While she’s not very well known outside Modern Family, Ariel Winter is a sharp actress with talent that would easily allow her to take on all the different sides and varying emotions of Margo Roth Spiegelman. The irony is that by actually being around the same age as Margo, she may be too young to be cast in the role.
Darrell’s Pick – Mary Kate Wiles
While still pretty much an unknown actress, her role as Lydia in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries really impressed me. Mary Kate has shown that she can play the “bad girl”, but also bring that emotional gravitas that will be required for the role of Margo.
Megan’s Pick – Isabelle Fuhrman
In everything I’ve seen Isabelle in she has been pretty threatening/scary, I positive that she could bring out both the crazy, fun-loving side and the sad, “paper girl” side of Margo.
BEN STARLING
Kait’s Pick – Liam James
Liam proved he could play awkward-shy like a pro in The Way, Way Back, but I’ve been dying to see him spread his wings since! Awkward but exceedingly confident Ben would be a brilliant role for him to take on, especially in the fragile moment where he borders between Q’s friend and a total jerk.
Darrell’s Pick – Thomas Mann
Thomas’ characters in Project X and Beautiful Creatures both bring that slightly-offensive-but-ultimately-harmless quality that will be needed for a character who refers to girls as “honeybunnies”.
MARCUS “RADAR” LINCOLN
Kait’s Pick – Malcolm David Kelley
Malcolm gave a genuine, poignant performance on LOST in his younger years, but moved on to smaller projects after leaving the show. This role would give him an amazing chance to have some fun and explore those lovely contemporary teen years.
Darrell’s Pick – Brandon T. Jackson
Brandon’s performance as Percy’s best friend Grover was one of the few things I liked about the Percy Jackson movies. He could bring that same comical yet genuine persona to this film.
Megan’s Pick – Michael B. Jordan
Even he may be a bit old to play a high schooler, he blew me away in Chronicle a few years back. And I think he would be pretty good at saying “The world’s largest collection of black Santas”.
LACEY PEMBERTON
Kait’s Pick – Abigail Breslin
Lacey has to be a very pretty girl, but she also has to be MORE than that. We learn that beneath it all, Lacey is insecure and a bit nerdy herself. Breslin is a brilliant actress and could easily give that role wits and depth!
Darrell’s Pick – Olivia Cooke
Megan’s Pick – Teresa Palmer
ANGELA
Kait’s Pick – Jessica Sula
Darrell’s Pick – Zoey Kravitz
Megan’s Pick – Zoey Kravitz
BECCA
Darrell’s Pick – Jemima West
JASE
Megan’s Pick – Robbie Kay
I know Robbie is British, but his acting as Peter Pan in Once Upon a Time is some of the best I have seen from any actor young or old. Trust me, he can play any kind of villain you got, even is it is a just jerk of an ex-boyfriend.
QUENTIN’S MOM
Kait’s Pick – Tina Fey
There’s just so much potential for Quentin’s oh-so-well-adjusted parents to be hilarious! Tina can do that and also expertly bring things down to a more serious level when needed.
Darrell’s Pick – Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald starred in some of the greatest coming-of-age comedies of all time. Since this movie could very well be added to their ranks, I feel like having her involved in some way would be a cool idea!
Megan’s Pick – Patricia Clarkson
Have you seen her as Olive’s mom in Easy A?
QUENTIN’S DAD
Kait’s Pick – John Green
Okay, I’m totally pushing it at this point. But Quentin’s parents are probably only going to have a couple scenes and wouldn’t this be AMAZING?!
Darrell’s Pick – Jon Cryer
Ok, yes, this is just me wishing Duckie and Andie ended up together in Pretty in Pink 😉
Megan’s Pick – Stanley Tucci
Have you seen him as Olive’s dad in Easy A? And everything else he has ever been in?
Who would you cast in PAPER TOWNS? Let us know in the comments below!