As a reader, you almost always picture a character in your mind, especially one that you have become friends. Then when the books are made into movies or TV someone either fits perfectly or they are all wrong.
Robert Urich was a perfect Spenser although Barbara Stock who I had never seen before or since, was not perfect as his Susan Silverman.
Vivian Leigh was perfect as Scarlett O'Hara. And Leslie Howard was perfect as the wimpy Ashley Wilkes. I never thought anyone would fall for Clark Gable's Rhett Butler but that opinion is rare.
Katherine Heigl wasn't Stephanie Plum.
Harry Potter was perfectly cast, top to bottom.
Jennifer Lawrence is Katniss Everdeen. And Woody Harrell is perfect as Haymich.
Jack Reacher is a character that British author Lee Child created. 6'4". A tough man of mystery. Former MP. A man who puts right above everything. And who does Hollywood choose to play him? Tom Friggin Cruise. 5/2, eyes of blue. Cocky little asshole. Doing his 'A Few Good Men' impression. Obviously not my favorite actor. Wrong choice. Seriously.
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