AFTER THE MOVIE
AFTER is being made into a film! You are the casting director for the film. It’s your job to find the right actors to play the parts of the main characters in the text.
Many books have been made into films.
Katniss Everdeen Jennifer Lawrence
Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe
Grandpa Jim Alexander EXPLANATION: Sam Neill will play the important role of Grandpa Jim Alexander. The 68 year old is a similar age to Jim, and as a Kiwi, he will have no trouble mastering a country Australian accent. Sam Neill has a history of playing characters with an uneasy, yet caring relationship with kids, such as Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Your Task: Choose one of the main characters from the text. Decide on a suitable actor to play the role of your chosen character. You will be required to share your choice with the class, so create a page on your iPad including the following things: Name of the character Photo of the actor 60 word explanation of the actor’s suitability.