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Casting for Don’t Let Me Go has proven to be more difficult than writing the book! Believe me, I’d much rather write. I think everyone forms an image of a character in their minds. Movies really have to sell the casting to the people. Take Robert Pattinson as Edward. At first, I thought no, no, no, no, no. Halfway through the movie, though, I’d changed my mind. Robert Pattinson is the perfect Edward.Learn more about the book and author at J.H. Trumble's website and blog.
So I’m going to cheat a little. I think casting should come from a lesser-known group of actors, so lesser known that I don’t know them either! Instead, I’ll suggest types.
Nate is probably the easiest for me to cast. Nice looking, athletic, brooding but funny. I think a younger Nate...[read on]
My Book, The Movie: Don’t Let Me Go.
--Marshal Zeringue