Fantasy: The Maze Runner

Ok, so I bet some of you have heard of the Maze Runner trilogy written by James Dashner. And if you haven't, you really need to! I just recently finished reading The Maze Runner, and it captivated me for the two days it took me to read it, and every second since I finished reading it. I also know that the book is being made into a movie that is most likely set to come out sometime in 2013. I am so literally excited for this... so I decided to share who I think would fit the part of the each character.

Thomas: Since Thomas is the main character, the actor who plays him needs to be lovable, but he also needs to be strong, brave, and look young enough to play Thomas. It took me forever to think of an actor that can fit these standards well enough. One of the first actors that came to mind was Josh Hutcherson. At 19, he not only looks young enough to play Thomas. But, well, who doesn't LOVE Josh. Although, the chances of him playing Thomas are diminishing because of him now being cast as the beloved Peeta Mellark in the Hunger Games series. Another actor that came to mind was Jeremy Sumpter. Even though he is 23, I think that he still looks young enough to play Thomas. His most recent work was in Soul Surfer (2011).

 Newt: The character Newt is known for being one of the first boys in the Glade, and is also known for being a kind, understanding person towards Thomas. When I started thinking about some of the actors that could play Newt. I knew they had to be blond, comforting, and easy on the eyes. One of the actors that came to mind was Freddie Stroma (left). Even at 25, he still looks young enough to play Newt. He is most known for playing Cormac McLaggan in the more recent Harry Potter films. Another actor that I immediatly thought of was Alex Pettyfer (above). He's only 22, and I could totally see him as Newt. Some of his previous work is John Smith in I am Number Four co-starring Diana Agron (Quinn on Glee), and Kyle in Beastly co-starring Vanessa Hudgens.

Alby: The actor who plays Alby needs to be a leader. I think that Michael B. Jordan could fit those standards perfectly. At age 25, I think that he looks young enough to portray a eighteen year-old. He is most known for being Steve Montgomery in Chronicle, and a character in Friday Night Lights.

Soon, I will add the rest of the actors and actress I think should be cast in the soon to hit movie- based off the book- The Maze Runner.