HC Casting Couch

'The Fault In Our Stars' Casting: Who Should Play Augustus?

Posted 2/1/13 4:14 pm EST by MTV News in HC Casting Couch, Movies, Page Turners

With production on the movie version of John Green's beloved "The Fault in Our Stars" projected to begin as early as this summer, Hollywood Crush has been spending hours on the casting couch, plucking the perfect candidates for the plum roles of teen loves Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters.

Yesterday, we brought you three picks for our leading lady, and today we offer a trio of lookers for our main man, who's described in the novel as "long and leanly muscular" with mahogany hair. Keep reading after the jump for our suggestions!

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'The Fault In Our Stars' Casting: Who Should Play Hazel?

Posted 1/31/13 11:16 am EST by MTV News in HC Casting Couch, Movies, Page Turners

If you perused our interview yesterday with "The Fault in Our Stars" producers Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, then you are well aware the duo hopes to begin production on the big-screen adaptation of John Green's heart-wrenching novel as early as this summer. And with a director coming on board within the next couple of weeks, casting can't be far behind. Which leaves us wondering what young actress and actor would be well-suited to spend time in the literal heart of Jesus as Hazel and Augustus.

Today we're tackling the role of 16-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster—an introverted cancer patient wise beyond her years. Keep reading after the jump for our picks, leave your own in the comments and be sure to come back tomorrow when we take a long hard look at Augustus Waters. (We have tough jobs...)

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'If I Stay' Casting: We Pick 3 For Adam

Posted 1/25/13 4:13 pm EST by Amy Wilkinson in HC Casting Couch, Movies

Who will play the rock-and-roll foil to classical musician Mia in the big-screen adaptation of "If I Stay"? That's the topline question following yesterday's news that "Kick-Ass" star Chloe Moretz will play the 17-year-old in the upcoming film.

To be sure, Mia's boyfriend Adam is one of the dreamiest love interests in all of YA. (Fighting words, I know...) Singer and guitarist for the band Shooting Star, Adam is sweet and sensitive and incredibly sexy. (The three S's...swoon!) Without giving too much of the plot away for those who have yet to read Gayle Forman's heart-wrenching novel, Adam plays a large role in Mia's decision whether to stay. And we love him for it.

While Gayle paints a very vivid picture of Adam's personality and quirks, his physical appearance is less precise. Which leaves lots of room for options! With one caveat: Seeing as a 15-year-old has been cast in the lead we will not be party to any 30-year-old-as-high-schooler business! (Sorry, Cory Monteith.) With that in mind, here are our three picks for the crooning cutie:

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Re-Casting Couch: We Take Another Shot At 'The Selection'

Posted 1/24/13 9:50 am EST by Kat Rosenfield in HC Casting Couch, TV News

Oh, "The Selection." We just can't quit you! Fans were predictably thrilled by last year's news that Kiera Cass' YA novel, about a group of teenage girls in post-apocalyptic competition for the love of a prince, was greenlit for development on The CW—and understandably devastated when the project got shot, then shelved indefinitely by the powers that be. But don't start recording your tearful post-mortem confession in the limousine just yet, y'all: As we reported yesterday, "The Selection" is getting another shot, and this time, they swear that they're committed. And we believe them! (Just don't hurt us, CW. We've been hurt so many times before!)

HOWEVER. With all the upheaval, "The Selection" lost its leading lady: Aimee Teegarden has moved on to other projects. And that means that the field is once again wide open for a young, up-and-coming actress to snag some steady work! So join us on the casting couch, won't you, as we offer up our picks to play heroine America Singer.

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'Vampire Academy' Casting: Who Should Play Lissa?

Posted 12/21/12 3:50 pm EST by Amy Wilkinson in HC Casting Couch, Movies

With the news earlier this week that the big-screen adaptation of Richelle Mead's young-adult series "Vampire Academy" had sunk its teeth into a screenwriter and script, we've been wearing one bootylicious indention into the Hollywood Crush Casting Couch, picking worthy actors and actresses to play our favorite characters. Today, we're auditioning a trio of lovely ladies for the role of royal Moroi Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir.

Shadow-kissed alongside best friend Rose Hathaway, Lissa is quiet and kind, though suffers from the occasional mood swing thanks to her surging spirit powers. Like all Moroi, Lissa is tall and slender, with long blonde locks cascading down her back. With that in mind, here are our picks for the girl who would be queen.

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'Vampire Academy' Casting: Who Should Play Dimitri?

Posted 12/20/12 12:14 pm EST by Amy Wilkinson in HC Casting Couch, Movie News, Movies

Yesterday, we took a seat on the Hollywood Crush Casting Couch to select three lovely ladies capable of slaying Strigoi as "Vampire Academy" heroine Rose Hathaway. And today, it's all about Rose's diligent yet oh-so dreamy instructor Dimitri Belikov.

The strong, silent Dhampir is a perfect foil to the impetuous, often reckless Rose, and with a well-chiseled body and an enigmatic personality, it's no wonder the student is quickly drawn to the teacher. So let's take a look at the five Hollywood hunks we think could wear Dimitri's leather duster with aplomb.

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'Vampire Academy' Casting: Who Should Play Rose?

Posted 12/19/12 11:22 am EST by Amy Wilkinson in HC Casting Couch, Movie News, Movies

In case you missed the bloody good news, the production company behind the big-screen adaptation of Richelle Mead's "Vampire Academy" announced Monday that screenwriter Daniel Waters ("Heathers") has turned in a screenplay for the film, described by producer Don Murphy as "smart and funny, clever and really a great read." (News, it should be added, we greeted with a little happy dance that looked something like this.)

Of course, we're still a long way from sitting in a dark theater, chomping popcorn while Dimitri puts Rose through her paces. (BOM CHICKA WAH WAH, AMIRIGHT?) But, we still can't help but wonder which pretty young thing would be perfect to play our favorite headstrong Dhampir. Which is why we're cozying into the Hollywood Crush Casting Couch to share our picks for the guardian. Be sure to share your own in the comments below!

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'Divergent' Casting: 5 Picks For Four

Posted 10/19/12 11:21 am EST by Kat Rosenfield in HC Casting Couch, Movies, Page Turners

For fans of Veronica Roth's "Divergent," the wait for a movie adaptation of the beloved dystopian YA thriller has been defined by brief moments of wild excitement followed by long, painful silences in which nothing happens, there is no news at all, and seriously Hollywood what are you trying to do to us WE CANNOT STAND IT ANYMORE. But at last, things seem to be moving forward: September brought reports that a release date has been set for 2014, and yesterday, rumors surfaced that Shailene Woodley is in talks for the lead role of Tris. Which means that now is the perfect time to dial up our "Divergent" obsession to 11 and offer up five strapping young actors who could play opposite Shailene (or whomever!) in the role of Four.

If you haven't read the books, some background: Four is the enigmatic Dauntless instructor who guides Tris through the dangerous initiation into her new faction. He's brave, bold, mysterious and—of course—a sexy beast of the highest caliber. So, who's on our shortlist of potential actors to play the role? Check it!

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Miley Cyrus In Talks For 'Bonnie And Clyde' Miniseries: Casting Clyde!

Posted 10/1/12 2:45 pm EST by Jocelyn Vena in HC Casting Couch, Hot Stuff, Movie News, Movies

Miley Cyrus is in talks to play Bonnie Parker in a Lifetime/History miniseries about famed criminals and lovers, Bonnie and Clyde Barrow. But while Miley has yet to confirm her part in the very much in-the-works project, no names have surfaced regarding who could play her better half on the small screen.

Considering that there's no shortage of Hollywood babes who could get us to do very bad things, we decided to hold our own casting session and toss out some possible contenders to play the bank-robbing bad guy.

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'Divergent' Release Date Set: Who Should Play Tris?

Posted 9/13/12 12:50 pm EST by Amy Wilkinson in HC Casting Couch, Hot Stuff, Movie News, Movies

Divergent The Dauntless train is slowly (but surely) pulling away from the station.

To be sure, progress on the big-screen adaptation of Veronica Roth's dazzling dystopian tome "Divergent" has been anything but speeding-locomotive fast. Since the film rights were purchased by Summit Entertainment in March 2011, the only concrete news has been the appointment of screenwriter Evan Daugherty (though rumor has it that "Limitless" helmer Neil Burger is in talks to direct). Well, that all changed yesterday when Summit announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that a release date has been set for the film. Mark your calendars for March 21, 2014!

For the uninitiated, "Divergent" is set in a near-future Chicago, where society has been split into five different factions dedicated to the cultivation of a specific virtue. All 16-year-olds must pledge allegiance to a faction. Readers meet Beatrice "Tris" Prior during the lead up to her big decision—one which will change the course of her life and many others.

With a release date set, we couldn't help but wonder which pretty young thing in Hollywood will be pegged to play our heroine Tris and become the next big thing in YA adaptations (a la Jennifer Lawrence). As such, I assembled my fellow MTV YA Book Club members (yes, this exists) to gather their picks, which include a vampire, a fashionista, a dutiful daughter and a ghost. Check 'em out after the jump!

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