Dresden Files, who would you cast?

[Darth K'Trava]

I have never read any of the books, but I really enjoyed the first two episodes. The last SciFi show I watched was manticore and that was gawd awful. After watching the first episode of The Dresden Files I ordered the first three books from the SFBC.

Decado

Just to let you know, there are differences between the show and the books. Don't let it drive you away from the show.

If you want to see all the changes, visit Jim Butcher's site for more info: Dresden Files Site

 

[Decado]

Darth thanks for the link. I definately wont let the changes drive me from the show. Having never read the books I enjoy the show alot. If the author is happy with the show I dont see how I can let changes bother me. Thats just the way I look at it. I am eagerly waiting for the next episode and my books!

Decado

 

[Darth K'Trava]

So, what do you think now?

 

[Nightfall]

You asking me Darth or in general?

Me personally, this show has the feel I like. "Spencer for Hire" meets "Modern Fantasy". The only difference I can see is Spencer's Robert Ulrich might be a tad better actor. Otherwise, I like the show.

 

[Vocenoctum]

So, what do you think now?

Most Dresden fans I know have quit watching it. I'm still watching, but wonder why they call it Dresden, since they use nothing from the book except a couple names.

All in all, SU2 is a much better show I think.

 

[Nightfall]

Voc,

Really? Cause I thought the opposite. Then again, I feel like I'm watching SG series, only it's fantasy not sci fi.

 

[Matchstick]

I've read all the books and I like the show. For that matter, my wife, who hasn't read the books, also has enjoyed the show thus far.

 

[trancejeremy]

I think the show, perhaps by the nature of the name and source material, focuses too heavily on the main character. And I don't think the actor has the charisma to carry it off.

Someone mentioned it's like Spenser for Hire, but that really more almost a duo - Avery Brooks was almost the real star of the show as Hawk.

There are other characters, but they are mostly foils to Harry.



By contrast, I'm really really enjoying the long dead "Special Unit 2", which I guess Sci-Fi started airing sort of as "synergy" with the Dresden files, both being modern day fantasy.

 

[Decado]

I am currently reading the first book and just ordered the others from the SFBC. I am enjoying the books alot. I also am still watching the show and really like it. The changes made from the books have done nothing to take away my enjoyment of the show.

Decado

 

[Vocenoctum]

I am currently reading the first book and just ordered the others from the SFBC. I am enjoying the books alot. I also am still watching the show and really like it. The changes made from the books have done nothing to take away my enjoyment of the show.

Decado

I think the show and book share names only, especially after last night. The series is okay (though I got bored with last night, mostly due to what felt like horrible acting to me), and the books are good, but they're different in most ways. At least he's finally starting to use some magic, took 'em long enough.