Today I have just a quick announcement post for you guys. Last year saw the release of the movie adaption of the first book in Cassandra Clare's best-selling series, the Mortal Instruments. Fans had been waiting for months to see Clary, Jace, Alec, Magnus and everyone else come to life on screen. The movie though, ended up being quite the letdown, stalling the production of future installments in the series. But just when everyone had pretty much given up the hope of ever seeing Jace and Clary on the screen again, ABC announced that they would be adapting Cassandra Clare's book series for the small screen.
Now, a few months later, things seem to be finally moving. While production expected to start in June, the TV show not only finally has its official name - Shadowhunters - but it seems that castings have also already begun. While this should put the dream-casts polls to rest, it also gave way for a new wave of anticipation and excitement which only got wilder earlier today upon the first official casting announcement yet.
Fans of Shadowhunters everywhere, the wait is over! We now officially have our new Jace Wayland!
Dominic Sherwood, whom some of you might remember from Vampire Academy where he played the part of fire-wielding Moroi Christian, has been officially cast as Jace. With longer hair, some hair dye and a few runic tattoos, he might very well turn out to be the perfect Jace.
Nothing has yet been announced regarding the parts of other main characters and fan favorites such as Clary, Alec, Magnus or even Valentine, but from their latest casting I'm very hopeful the other castings will live up to fans' anticipations and stay true to the characters we love from the books.
Check out the official Facebook page of Shadowhunters to get the latest tidbits about the upcoming TV adaptation of Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series by clicking here.
Are you excited for Shadowhunters? What do you think of the casting choice for Jace? Comment down below and let me know!
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No way!!! That's horrible. The Jace from the movie was way hotter an had a sexy voice. This guys doesn't do it! /criesfortheinjustice
ReplyDeleteHaha I guess we'll need to see the first episode to be sure how well Dominic is going to pull this off. I'm half excited and half anxious to see who they'll be casting for the other roles. I hope they get Valentine right this time! Like without dreadlocks for example :p
DeleteLol! Right? I didn't get his look at all. He's an adult they tried making look like a 16 yr old. It was too odd.
DeleteOdd doesn't even begin to cover this -_-
DeleteI haven't seen the Vampire Academy movie (I liked the book but the movie trailer was disappointing), but maybe this guy will turn out to be alright as Jace. Maybe they'll keep the heterochromia in his eye rather than have him where contacts. If any of the original cast returns, I really hope Robert Sheehan is recast as Simon. He was the only one that hit the mark for me.
ReplyDeleteOut of the entire cast, I think the only one they got right was Simon. Robert Sheehan is just brilliant. The Vampire Academy was suuuper disappointing with respect to the extent to which it was different from the books. If you go into it expecting nothing but goofiness and cheesy goodness, then you'll enjoy it for its humor. Otherwise, it's really a poor adaptation of the books.
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