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11/15/2021

Moving forward, in addition to your Reading Logs, this is where our book discussions will take place (not exclusively; some in-class discussions could happen) until we are finished with the book.

1. INCLUDE: Nick Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond to the prompt above.

3. Then, you MUST comment on at least ONE other post from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., November 19, 2021 11:59 p.m. ICT

Lara (Creative Writing Block F)

11/15/2021 07:26:32 pm

The only actress that I can think of that can portray the main character, Kya, is Presley Smith. She plays Sunny in A Series of Unfortunate Events, she's blonde, and she's a child actress. She started acting when she was just 8 months old, so she practically grew up on the set, which means she's probably really comfortable acting. And I think for Chase, Nick Robinson can play his role.

Brendon (creative writing F)

11/15/2021 08:34:35 pm

Huh, I thought Kya had black hair? Or did I miss something... Also, I do think that Nick Robinson is a good cast. He's handsome, quite charming, but he looks too sleepy all the time, lmao.

Lara (Creative Writing Block F)

11/15/2021 09:46:20 pm

Yes, haha, I searched it up on Google. I messed up, Kya does have black hair, oops.

Praew (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 08:35:26 am

I never knew a 8 month old baby could act! This is such an interesting comment and after I read your comment I want to start researching about this actress now. So cool!

Christine (Creative Writing F)

11/18/2021 11:34:10 pm

I went to search up about the actress and omg, SHE'S SO YOUNG ;A;. She would definitely be able to act out many of the scenes perfectly in the story since she started acting at such a young age. I

Brendon (creative writing F)

11/15/2021 08:32:11 pm

I would definitely cast Christian Bale for the role of Chase. I think that this role would suit him if he was still as handsome as he was during his 'American Psycho' days. For Kya's father, I would cast Jack Nicholson, mostly because he looks drunk already, and Kya's Pa is an alcoholic.

Lara (Creative Writing Block F)

11/15/2021 09:45:35 pm

Even though I do not know the two actors you named, I searched their pictures up and think they will fit the roles perfectly. Jack Nicholson would make a pretty good "antagonist". Christian Bale also does look like he was a popular dude in high school.

March(creative writing block B & ap lit)

11/15/2021 10:31:07 pm

I searched up Christian Bale during his American Psycho time and, he is HOT. I think this is perfect for a cool guy at school. Jack Nicholson with his Shinning would perfectly fit an alcoholic father.

SaoChi (Creative Writing Block B)

11/15/2021 11:22:55 pm

I would agree with both people as the cast. They both seem like the most perfect people for the role. Especially Jack Nicholson, it seems just like the perfectt drunkard father.

Kevin (AP Lit Block D)

11/17/2021 11:54:12 pm

Do you or do you not plan on having Christian Bale fly in as batman and then die in the mud? I'm just kidding. I thought that choice was interesting because I don't remember Bale in any outfit besides the classic suit look. I'd like to see how the casting crew dresses him and how he'd do as a high school football player, I wonder if that would deviate too far from the impression i have of him.

Tanya 9C

11/19/2021 10:27:01 pm

I agree as Jack Nicholson casting as Kya's Father. Personally, I think he looks violence and alcoholic too.

SaoChi (Creative Writing Block B)

11/15/2021 09:36:00 pm

If I could choose the casters, it would have been Bendict Cumberbatch for the detective that was checking out Chase dead body. I felt was always a good actor as a detective. And I chose John Krasinski for Kya's father because I felt like his serious face was perfect for the role.

March(creative writing block B & ap lit)

11/15/2021 10:26:55 pm

Benedict Cumberbatch is too British, I think, I feel like he doesn't match the American vibe. John Krasinski would be nice, from his work as a father in other movies. But I think from his other works I think he is too warm and caring in my perspective, but if he could play it this would be very cool.

Mulan (Creative Writing Block F)

11/16/2021 02:49:29 am

I agree that Bendict Cumberbatch should act in the role of casters. I think his face is perfect to be a detective.

Grace :) (AP Lit)

11/16/2021 09:48:24 pm

I LOVE Benedict Cumberbatch. He's such a great actor. His way of posing, thinking, and speaking is interesting, luring the audience's attention to his mysteriousness. With these characteristics, it would make the crime scene investigation exciting and build better towards the climax as he casts for Ed or Joe, the police officers.

Ex (Ap Lit)

11/17/2021 08:35:58 am

I definitely agree with you, he would be SUITED to be the actor/ cast for the detective and possibly Martin Freeman as his helper because when he think of a evidence he seem to very focus and all the words and link he use to support the evidence. I would be very excited if this combo are back like Shelock Holmes.

janice

11/18/2021 08:25:38 am

I personally think that we should give the other actors a chance to play the detectiveeee!!!! Although he is great at playing the role of a detective, wouldn't the viewers be tired of seeing his face as a detective again??!!;-;;;;

Praew (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 08:38:15 am

I agree with you that Benedict Cumberbatch will be a great role for a detective. From his performance in the Marvel movies, I can see that his acting skills are really good so I agree that he will be a nice actor to play.

Praew (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 08:38:38 am

I agree that Benedict Cumberbatch will be a great role for a detective. From his performance in the Marvel movies, I can see that his acting skills are really good so I agree that he will be a nice actor to play.

hazeljoy (creative writing B)

11/19/2021 09:31:44 am

Omg, we have the same actors in mind. I want Benedict Cumberbatch to become the detective because of how he was so fit to become Sherlock Holmes. John Krasinski is also a good role for the father of how he looks and his serious face expression from the movie A Quiet Place.

Amy 9C

11/19/2021 07:25:52 pm

I agree with you that Benedict Cumberbatch to be the detective. Because in my mind I think that it really fits for him to be the detective. So I do agree with this.

Angel (Creative Writing Block B) link

11/19/2021 03:35:05 pm

I agree with you that Benedict Cumberbatch is a good actor as a detective. I've seen him in the movie "The Imitation Game" and he acts really well inside that movie. I also think that he would be able to play the role of a detective really well.

Angie 9C

11/19/2021 07:34:50 pm

I don’t really knows about actors. And when I search up Benedict Cumberbatch, I agree with you. Because he have a serious face on him it fits him with detective. So I strongly agree with you.

Tanya 9C

11/19/2021 10:21:17 pm

Yes, I agree with you in my opinion Benedict Cumberbatch looks very serious and smart in the movie Doctor Strange, he could really play the detective that investigate Chase's death.

March(creative writing block B & ap lit)

11/15/2021 10:22:01 pm

Kurtwood Smith is perfect if he is younger for the role of Pa. If he could play the part of a father that doesn't care about Kya and act a little bit more like an alcoholic, he would be perfect. Stephen Dorff would be nice for a serious detective vibe since his works are more serious I think it would fit perfectly.

SaoChi (Creative Writing Block B)

11/15/2021 10:27:33 pm

I don't know who Kurtwood Smith is, but I would agree with Stephen Dorff being a detective. He would probably also be one of my favorite picks for the role. I don't think Kurtwood Smith looks for the role, but maybe his acting is perfect.

PunPun Creative Writing F

11/16/2021 08:47:45 am

I searched up Kurtwood Smith and he has the perfect look for someone who wouldn't care about Kya. I agree with you that he would fit in the role because clearly, he has the antagonist look.

Mim (Creative Writing Block F)

11/16/2021 01:24:06 pm

I didn't know him before so I search up on the internet and when I see his picture, I realize that he once played the role of the father before in the movie named "The Dead Poet Society" so I also think that he is a perfect actor for the role of Pa since he had played this role before. I think he would understand the feeling of the character well.

Ex (AP Lit)

11/17/2021 11:45:26 am

I think he would be suitable for both roles as Pa and the person who sold boat fuel to Kya (in chapter 7) he seem a person who perfect actor for acting aggressively and violent (drunk too). His face his perfect for this kind of emotion.

NoyNoy (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 08:29:08 am

I didn’t know who Kurtwood Smith was at first but a picture of him I searched strongly proved that he fits the role of Pa. His look would give a vibe or feeling that resemblance Pa in the book.

Asia Creative Writing

11/18/2021 11:50:21 pm

I do agree, the abilities of acting as an alcoholic would be very surreal and acting as an ignorant person would also be an easy role for him.

Mint Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 09:33:43 am

I didn't knew who he is at first too, after looking at his picture, I feel like he would be a good cast for the role of Pa. His face shows the "feel" of an antagonist because he also looks kinda scary.

Mars (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 07:12:02 pm

I searched Kurtwood Smith up and he really does seems like a father figure for Kya inside the film if he was younger. And I feel like he can get the hang of acting as an alcoholic person as their look does seems like your normal average father if he is younger.

Mim (Creative Writing Block F)

11/16/2021 12:38:30 am

If I have to make a film of this book, I would cast "Sareum Srey Moch" as Kya. I can't find much information about her but she is a child actress who plays 'Loung Ung' in the movie named 'First They Killed My Father' which Angelina Jolie is a director. I think Sareum Srey Moch fits with the role of Kya well because she has experience acting in a film about war, loss, and brutality. I think she would understand the feeling of the character and express it out well. Apart from that, she is a non-English child which fits with Kya because Kya is also a non-English child which we can know that from the language she uses.

Mulan (Creative Writing Block F)

11/16/2021 02:45:41 am

I think that Sareum Srey Moch would be very suitable for Kya. I also like her when she play as Loung Ung in First They Killed My Father.

First (Creative Writing F)

11/16/2021 02:30:06 pm

I like that you chose Sareum Srey Moch to star as Kya because she experienced acting in a depressing film like "First They Killed My Father" before. She also did a fantastic job acting in that movie. I also like the last reason you provided which was Sareum Srey Moch is a non-English child so she would fit starring as Kya who is also an English speaker as a foreign language.

Mars (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 06:54:37 pm

Ah, Sareum Srey Moch, a really memorable child actress inside the film "First They Killed My Father". She really would be a perfect fit for the role of Kya as she have prior acting experiences about tragedies and loss, which is similar to the situation of Kya in the book. Though I must point out one thing: Kya is American, but still, the actress could fit the role of her pretty well if they were to cast her for the film.

Mulan (Creative Writing Block F)

11/16/2021 02:43:56 am

I think I would choose Colin Farrell to play in the role of Pa. Colin James Farrell is one of the most famous an Irish actor. He is know for his role as Lord Percival Graves in fantastic beasts. I think he is very suitable for this role.

Auto (Creative writing F)

11/16/2021 03:03:19 pm

He does look like the Pa in my head, even though I didn’t know him at all. I think he is suitable for the role, I feel like he could play as the better father (before Ma leave) and the abusive father (after everyone left him except for Kya).

Jabari (creative writing E)

11/16/2021 04:58:12 pm

I just searched up Colin Farrell, and i feel like he could be a great fit for the role of pa. he was in alot of action movies, so his performance would be perfect for this role

PunPun Creative Writing F

11/16/2021 08:44:04 am

Jack Nicholson would be perfect for the role of Pa if he was younger. He was in "The Shining" which he did a very great job portraying the bad father so he would probably fit in the role of Kya's father. He also has light skin and dark hair like Kya.

Auto (creative writing F)

11/16/2021 02:58:48 pm

I think he would be perfect for Pa after the mother have left the house. But I think that it might be a bit difficult for him to play the role of the good/better father (before Ma left the house) without making the audience feel uncomfortable for his son/daughter.

Auto (Creative writing F)

11/16/2021 01:55:52 pm

I think Rowan Blanchard is perfect for role of Kya when she was younger. I doesn’t really know much about actors or actress but I really enjoyed her role as Alexandra Cravill in Snowpiercer(Netflix). I feel like she could really get into Kya with her acting skills since her role in Snowpiercer is somewhat similar to the current situation in the book.

Nadia (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 10:47:18 pm

Although I have never watched Snowpiercer, I know of Rowan Blanchard. I think just based off of looks, her facial features do fit with Kya's description from the book. Also, I have seen Rowan Blanchard in a few different movies and series, and I think that the experience will help.

First (creative writing F)

11/16/2021 03:26:07 pm

I would choose Leonardo DiCaprio, when he was younger, for the role of Tate Walker. Leonardo has encountered many kinds of movies and roles such as comedy, drama, crime, romance genre and more. Additionally, Tate Walker is a boy who looks heartwarming since he helped Kya when she lost. Maybe later on in the story, Tate and Kya will fall in love so this romance would be perfect for Leonardo as he had played various romance movies genre before.

EngEng Creative Writing B

11/18/2021 11:25:54 pm

I also agree with you because the young Leonardo DiCaprio looks so friendly and really suits for the friendly Tate. Leonardo also can suit the role average good-looking boy like in the movie called "titanic" which is very famous and successful since then until now.

Mint Creative Writing Block E

11/19/2021 08:25:45 am

I think Leonardo Di Caprio would be perfect for this role. Since he's such a great actor I think he will do a good job at expressing and communicate with the audience.

leah chen

11/19/2021 09:22:45 pm

Leonardo DiCaprio would definitely suit the "independent male lead" trope, though it's hard to imagine him as a child. Not after seeing the tragic, romantic movies he starred in at least.

Jabari (Creative writing E)

11/16/2021 04:55:44 pm

even though i have no idea about famous actors, or about who would best fit the characters. I would say that david strathairn could be a good actor for the role of pa. his appearance is a little intimidating, and would be great for this role.

Lewis(Creative writing block B)

11/18/2021 08:54:37 pm

Although I never heard of this name, I quickly googled him; I can certainly say he would fit this role perfectly with his facial expression. He was also nominated for several awards.

leah

11/16/2021 06:13:01 pm

On the top of my mind, I’d say that Fiona Gubelmann could accurately portray Officer Traunt, the woman who found Kya and took her to school. After seeing this Dr Morgan from “The Good Doctor”, a character she starred as, the doctor’s initial bright, bubbly facade resembles that I infer from Officer Traunt. The intentions behind both characters’ friendliness are obligations that came with their jobs.

Allie ( creative writing block F)

11/17/2021 06:13:20 pm

I've never watched the good doctor before, or know Fiona Gublemann. I looked her up and that was what I imagined when I was reading through the book. She looks sophisticated but still casual, and she looks friendly too!

Christine (Creative writing F)

11/18/2021 11:27:40 pm

OOOOH Just by looking at her pictures I can imagine her in the movie if there is ever one.

Grace :) (AP Lit)

11/16/2021 10:03:15 pm

If I were to make a film for the book Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, I would choose Emma Watson for the main character Kya. I don't know a lot of movie stars but I just watched Harry Potter so this, I can relate haha. While watching Emma's acting, I can sense her bravery, seriousness, and meticulous touch in expressing emotions. In fact, I want a person who can show the complexity of feelings when Kya is stressed from obstacles in life, even tougher than what adults have to face.

Allie (creative writing F)

11/17/2021 06:11:43 pm

OH MY GOD! YAS! I love Emma Watson. She is so good with expressing out her feelings, without telling it. Like in one action or conversation she can act out those complex feelings that Kya may have.

Kevin (AP Lit Block D)

11/17/2021 10:08:41 pm

Emma Watson was certainly a star in Harry Potter, she would do well in just about any role? But this would require a time machine to bring back the child-star version of Emma Watson, wouldn't it? XD

Prim (English 9C/G)

11/19/2021 08:38:41 pm

I really like Emma Watson and I knew her because of Harry Potter too. I agree because I would like her to be the main character, Kya. But the problem is how, because she's not a child TT.

Ex ( AP Lit)

11/17/2021 11:39:14 am

If I were to film this book as for Kya I would want to choose Tiffany Haddish to be cast as Kya. I think she is suitable for daughter type because I have watch a Netflix series called "Madam C.J. Walker" and I think she play very well as a daughter of the first black woman millionaire. Her emotion and feeling always right on spot without any mistake.

Lewis(Creative writing block B)

11/18/2021 09:05:20 pm

Tiffany Haddish is a talented actress. She's have had tough childhood experiences and is incredibly resilient. Because of her childhood experiences, I believe she is a great role for Kya.

Allie (Creative writing)

11/17/2021 06:10:15 pm

For the cast of Kya, I would choose Millie Bobby Brown. Even though she's british, I think she would make a perfect American. Her why of building up the story is intense. She would make the character,Kya, mysterious and brave!

NoyNoy (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 08:13:03 am

Actually, I agree! Her past films would highly show that she would make a perfect American. Since Kya in Where the Crawdad Sings had to go through intensive hardship, Millie Brown’s acting would fittt.

janice (ap lit)

11/18/2021 08:15:33 am

omgggg yesyesyesssss! I also chose Millie Bobby Brown for the role of Kya, her acting is insaneeeee and it's what has made her into a successful actress at a young age.

pro

11/18/2021 04:13:20 pm

tom holland is also british but plays american. So i dont think her ethnicity will be noticable

Angie 9C

11/19/2021 07:33:18 pm

I don’t really know about actors. But I keep seeing many comments saying that Millie Bobbie fits Kya. And when I go search it up, I would say that I strongly agree with you.

vivi (creative writing b)

11/17/2021 11:23:14 pm

I would choose Bradley Whitford as the role for the sheriff since he gives off a vibe off a man working in a uniform and I see him investigating Chase's body. I know him from Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Peralta's dad, and his scene when he was reminiscing his old days with his father reminds me of Ed Jackson investigating Chase and talking about the possibility of his cause of death.

Morn Creative Writing Block F

11/19/2021 08:28:19 pm

With your explanation and what google showed me, I literally can imagine the scene of him investigating the death of Chase. He gives me the vibe of an old, kind, intelligent gentleman who is well-known to be an adviser for everyone.

Kevin (AP Lit Block D)

11/17/2021 11:45:42 pm

Honestly I don't know many actors or actresses by name so I'll just cast Dwayne Johnson as the sheriff because why in the world not. His name would nearly guarantee a profit in the box office, so I'd be happy knowing I can get my paycheck. Besides that, this controversial casting choice will most likely spark massive media attention and debates, which would only lead to more interest in the movie.

Pro

11/18/2021 04:12:35 pm

dude you are big brain. if i someday make a movie i would hire you as my director

NoyNoy (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 08:09:27 am

If I had to find a casting for Kya, I think Joey King can fit this role. Even though her appearance doesn’t match Kya perfectly, I believe her acting skills put place her as a fit for this role. Some of her past films include The Act, Kissing Booth, and The Conjuring.

Mint Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 09:36:10 am

Looking from her past movies, I also feel like she might be a good cast for the role of Kya. She had a lot of experiences and I think she would do well.

janice (ap lit)

11/18/2021 08:19:49 am

If the book were made into a film, I would choose millie bobby brown to portray the character of Kya! She is well known for being able to portray the emotions of a variety of characters! Her outer appearance also fits the characteristics of Kya!

Praew (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 08:32:19 am

If this book was a movie, the person that I would cast as Kya would be Elle Fanning as a kid. The rationale behind this is that Kya is a very hard character to play since the character has to be very emotional and hurt from her past. From this, I would like to have a good actress to play Kya and that would be Elle Fanning.

Pro

11/18/2021 04:12:01 pm

Imma be honest, I have no clue about actors. Therefore, I will expertly pick the 5 actors that i know; chris hemsworth, chris evans, angelina jolie, alexandria daddario, and dwayne johnson to play the 2 boys, kya, kya's mother, and the sheriff, respectively.

Asia Creative Writing

11/18/2021 11:25:48 pm

Bruh same, i also have the same problem, I'm not really into actors. It's really tough for me too but why Angelina Jolie tho?

Beryl Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 12:23:54 am

That is a fine selection indeed. Some of the actors you mentioned popped up in my head too because I really don't know a lot of actors.

Nina (creative Writing & AP Lit)

11/19/2021 01:57:00 pm

I agree that those are great actors! Might be the perfect fits for some role but I'm just curious, who will Angelina Jolie be playing?

Lewis(Creative writing block B)

11/18/2021 08:49:51 pm

At the age of 91, I think Clint Eastwood would be perfect fit for the role of Pa. His face looks quite intimidating, and I believe that his acting skills will definitely help him portray Pa's abusive behavior.

Phakhom (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 07:58:39 am

Most of us have choose to cast the main character, Kya. However you choose to look at the other character that also impacts the story, which is Pa. I believe that Clint East wood skills could act out perfectly for Pa. But is the age of 91 is too old?

Christine (Creative Writing Block F)

11/18/2021 11:25:43 pm

Though I don't really know many actors, I believe Jaeden Martell would be suitable to play Tate's role in the story. He also played as a 12 year old kid (I think???) in the IT movie, which I thought was perfect for this :D.

leah (ap lit block d)

11/19/2021 09:15:04 pm

Yeahh, he really gives off that tough, independent look I imagine for Tate. Hard to imagine how there's plenty of accomplished actors around the same age as us. (':

Asia Creative Writing

11/18/2021 11:47:57 pm

I believe that Millie Bobbie would make a great character, with her overall looks and the way she conveys her emotions and feelings, i feel they are just right for Kya

Beryl Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 12:22:43 am

Yeah I thought of Millie too just because she's one of the few young actresses I know ahahah.

hazeljoy (creative writing B)

11/19/2021 09:43:20 am

I don't really know who would be the cast for Kya, but as I was reading the comments, many people suggest Millie Bobbie would fit her. I did a small research and I totally agree.

Nina (creative Writing & AP Lit)

11/19/2021 01:56:03 pm

Oh! I had the same ideas as you since I don't know many actors and actresses, I think she would be a great match for Kya.

Amy 9C

11/19/2021 07:27:39 pm

Even though I got no idea who is Millie Bobbie. But when I go do some research with Millie Bobbie, I strongly agree with it. So yes I agree.

Beryl Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 12:22:06 am

Wow, reading through everyone's response made me feel a little lost. I don't know a lot of actors/actresses, but there was this actress in a movie called 'Gifted' that really impressed me. I looked her up and her name is Mckenna Grace. She conveys emotions very well and I think she'd play the role of Kya very well. For Tate, I don't know any young male actresses but I think if he's grown up, he'd probably look something like Joe Alwyn.

Morn Creative Writing Block F

11/19/2021 08:20:34 pm

At first, I felt familiar with Mckenna Grace. When I searched her name on google, I've watched some of her movies and totally agree with you. Her facial expression will suit the feelings that show through Kya's face.

Sinny Nie

11/19/2021 10:28:53 pm

YES I LOVE HER TOOOOOOO! She's a great actor, very suitable for playing Kya in my opinion either. However I'm still confused about Kya's hair color, I heard lots of people saying that her hair is black, and some other people saying she's a blonde...

EngEng Creative Writing B

11/19/2021 12:38:11 am

I think Brooklynn Prince is suitable for young Kya's role. She's a cute little girl who is very talented. In the Florida Project, she absorbed and displayed the character very deeply. For the older Kya, it might be Hailey Steinfeld. I think that she pretty fits for the strong and independent woman role.

Angel (Creative Writing Block B) link

11/19/2021 03:24:50 pm

I like how you choose two different actors to act for Kya's role. Even though I don't know any of the two actors you mentioned, I've searched Brooklynn Prince online and saw her photo. I think her appearance will fit Kya's role really well too.

Phakhom (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 07:55:49 am

To be honest, I don't really know much of the actor and actress. So there is one girl from a movie I watch years ago, The Worst Witch. The characteristic of Kya could be fit with "Bella Ramsey", she looks innocence or soft, but brave enough to be independent. I believe that she could express Kya's emotions and action it out perfectly.

Mint Creative Writing Block E

11/19/2021 08:21:39 am

I think that Kristen Stewart would suit Tiffany role in my story. I've watched some of the movie that Kristen Stewart acted and I think she did a really great job especially because my story is talking about LGBTQ+ and she's also a part of that so I think she would be able to relate and express it out clearly to the audience.

Mint Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 09:24:33 am

To be very honest, I actually don't know really know any actors. If I were to choose, I would choose Emma Watson as the role of the main character, Kya. I watched a lot of movies that she played and I feel like she expresses her emotions through each role very well. She would make a good actress in role of Kya.

Miumiu Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 11:35:34 pm

Yes!! I chose Elle Fanning as a role of Kya, but personally I also think that Emma Watson would be another great choice. From her past experiences, I believe she would do an excellent job in the role of Kya.

hazeljoy (creative writing B)

11/19/2021 09:41:05 am

I don't know a lot of actors and actresses, but I think Benedict Cumberbatch will be actor to act as the detective of the way he acts as a detective in Sherlock Holmes, I think it really fits him, John Krasinski to be Kya's father of the way to look really serious in A Quiet Place. As for Kya I don't really know actresses that fit her role. And for Tate, I think Timothy is a good role, for his looks and a very skilled actor.

Sinny (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 10:50:02 pm

Benedict's appearance and style really match that of a detective, and I personally want him to play the role of a detective either (although some audiences may find it unattractive cuz he has already played detective before). His acting skill is very good, and the role he played always dragged my mind into the scene.

Nina (creative Writing & AP Lit)

11/19/2021 01:55:18 pm

I don't know a lot of actors and actresses so I would probably cast Millie Bobby Brown as Kya, because she's very expressive and great at acting out different roles, if it's not Millie then maybe I would cast Sophia Lillis as well because of her great performance in the movie "IT"

Angel (Creative Writing Block B) link

11/19/2021 03:18:53 pm

If I made a film of this book I would choose Alexander Julian Jillings to play Tate's role. I have watched a movie called "The Giver" and I think he acts really well in the role of Gabriel inside the movie. As a little boy just like Tate, Alexander Julian Jillings also had an appearance that can match Tate.

Mars (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 06:49:31 pm

I didn't really know much about movie actor and actress, but I think Jennifer Laurence would be a good fit for Kya. Kya reminds me of Katniss Everdeen, whom is very bold and often rely on herself in order to complete her tasks. So in my opinion, Jennifer Laurence can be casted for Kya for when she was adult.

Amy 9C

11/19/2021 07:22:57 pm

For me I didn’t really know about movie actors, but for me personally I would choose Daisy Edgar-Jones as Catherine "Kya" Clarke they are dark hair and I think that it fits with Kya so for me I would choose Daisy for Kya. Yes I personally think.

Audrey (9c)

11/19/2021 09:26:41 pm

I agree with you that Daisy will be Kya, because for my opinion they fit together. And have dark hair, and I do some research about it. So I agree with you.

Boda(English 9C) link

11/19/2021 07:29:43 pm

If it’s me, the title of the movie, if it’s just for marketing purposes, I won’t change it very much, maybe it’s just like "Where’s the Crayfish Singing"; or "The Crayfish Singing", the original The title can arouse people’s curiosity, and if someone has read this book, they will know at a glance that it is a movie that is the real book. If I want to change it and look at it from my perspective, I actually prefer direct One thing, like "Abandoned Girl".

Jack Eng 9 C&G

11/19/2021 09:58:15 pm

I see where you're talking about, your response is quite interesting and I see how you're being very creative about the title of the story. But I kind of disagree with the "Abandoned Girl" because Kya wasn't actually abandoned, but her mom and brother left her with her dad. So I wouldn't use that title for the story.

Angie 9C

11/19/2021 07:31:58 pm

Personally for me I think that Taylor John Smith will be good for Tate Walker. I don’t really knows about movie actors but I do some research about it and I think that Taylor John smith will fit Tate Walker.

Audrey (9c)

11/19/2021 09:27:13 pm

I agree with you, because I did some research with Taylor John Smith. I think he is the one that can be Tate Walker, so I strongly agree with you.

Aom (Creative WritingBlock F)

11/19/2021 11:58:26 pm

I do see him as Taylor as well maybe it's because of his kind features.

Prim (English 9C/G)

11/19/2021 08:23:00 pm

If I make a film of this book, I would choose Emma Watson or Mara Wilson to play as Kya. I like Emma Watson since I watched Harry Potter and I like that movie very much, so I think she would play as Kya very well. For Mara Wilson, I know her because of the movie called Matilda and I think it would be great if she play as Kya too.

Jack Eng 9 C&G

11/19/2021 09:49:22 pm

I think Emma Watson would be great to play as Kya. I've watched some harry potter movies in the past, and she seems like a pretty good actor. Emma Watson also looks young to me and would fit Kya's role very well.

Jia Ying (English 9 )

11/19/2021 10:56:47 pm

I like Harry Potter very much too! I agree but I think young Emma Watson would be perfect for the role. In my opinion young Mara Wilson would more like Kye because her hair and accent is more like Kye's.

Morn Creative Writing Block F

11/19/2021 08:37:27 pm

As most of the comments have mentioned, I also don't really follow the actors or actresses that much. If to name the cast, I believe Tom Hiddleston will suit to be Sheriff Ed Jackson. The sheriff's patience and how he acts with the kids fit with the characters of calmness and intelligence like Mr. Hiddleston.

Jack Eng 9 C&G

11/19/2021 09:14:02 pm

I've watched many movies in the past but haven't dived in and actually research on who the actors were, so I can't think of many actors. But I'd say I would cast Mark Wahlberg as Pa because Mark looks like a guy who would be drunk most of the time. He also looks like a father who would be rude or show bad behaviors toward their children as well as others.

Peter (9)

11/19/2021 10:33:28 pm

I agree because Mark Wahlberg look like the kind of the person that are same as Pa that like to drink and drunk. they both are look like they are not the best father but they are trying.

Jia Ying (English 9 )

11/19/2021 11:03:14 pm

I laughed when I realized who Mark Wahlberg was and when you said looks like a guy that would be drunk most of the time. The reason was because it reminded me of him playing a role in a movie called Instant Family where he acts drunk most of the time. In the movie he wasn't rude but rather he just doesn't really know how to behave around kids and tend to be too nice to them. I'm sure he would be able to pull off a role of a bad father because of his numerous experiences in acting.

Prim (English 9C/G)

11/19/2021 11:05:07 pm

Actually I don't know him, but I search already and I agree that he's look like an alcoholic. I think maybe he would be good at act as Pa.

Mike English 9

11/19/2021 11:42:10 pm

I don't really know about actors/actresses, but from what you said, he must be like Pa.

Audrey (9c)

11/19/2021 09:26:07 pm

For my opinion I think that the detective can be Benedict Cumberbatch and I do some research. I think that he fits with the detective because he got a very serious face. So I think he is the one.

Faith (AP Lit)

11/19/2021 09:52:32 pm

Considering Benedict Cumberbatch's experience playing Sherlock Holmes, he would definitely perfect the role of playing Sheriff Ed. However, I do think Cumberbatch's overall visual is too sophisticated and classy for him to play a small town Sheriff. He's much more fitting in a flashy big city setting.

Faith (AP Lit)

11/19/2021 09:49:25 pm

If I were to cast this movie, I would definitely choose to cast Mckenna Grace as Kya. Mckenna is an amazing young actress who is able to portray such raw and pure emotions, and her performances never fail to amaze me. I would also cast William H. Macy as Pa. William starred in the show Shameless, where he played a hopeless, absentee, alcoholic parent. With his experience, he's perfect to play Pa's character.

Roman (Creative Writing)

11/19/2021 10:07:49 pm

I don't know who Mckenna Grace is, but it seems like casting her is a good choice because she is good at portraying emotions. I think this story is very emotional. Therefore, it would require a skilled actress to accurately show each emotion and effectively play the main character of Kya.

Roman (Creative Writing)

11/19/2021 10:05:10 pm

With my limited knowledge of Western actors, I choose to cast Owen Wilson as Pa. I think Owen Wilson can pull off the role of Pa, not only because of his fitting age and acting skills, but because he has a very rustic appearance and vibe. I saw above that many people wanted to cast Benedict Cumberbatch as the detective, and I think another option would be to cast Tom Hiddleston instead. Tom and Benedict have a similar vibe, and casting Tom would bring the movie a lot of attention, considering the fact that he has a large fan base.

Tanya 9C

11/19/2021 10:09:35 pm

Recently I had watched the movie Orphan The main character Esther makes me think of Kya. I had imagined Esther's appearance makes me think of Kya's they all look sweet and pitiful. They had lost their parents. Also, no one could support them.

Peter (block c)

11/19/2021 10:31:02 pm

I agree with you that both character kya and Esther both of the parent are lost they gotta live with someone else.

Sinny (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 10:24:04 pm

I think Julia Butters is very suitable for playing Kya (add: she is PRETTY YO), Darby Camp is also suitable. I'll probably cast Nicholson for playing Pa because he is so much like an alcoholic father, and the scene of him breaking the door in The Shining really terrified me. As for Chase, I would choose Uriah Shelton. He is a very handsome young actor, very suitable for the image of Chase. (He can play a playboy pretty well I guess—)

Peter (block c)

11/19/2021 10:28:47 pm

I think I will choose Will Smith and Martin Lawrence because they have a movie that were called "Bad boy for life" is like detective and This story where the crawdads sings the sheriff jackson they are searching about chase deads and they are finding the evidence.

Nadia (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 10:34:59 pm

I think Javier Bardem would be able to portray Kya's father well. I don't know him as an actor well, but recently I watched the movie Dune and there were similarities between that character and Kya's father. Both characters seem to be cold, scary, and hard to read. There may be a soft side to them, but that will definitely not be revealed easily.

Jia Ying (English 9 )

11/19/2021 10:46:19 pm

In my cast I have Zendaya as the main character, Kye, because I think she would be able to express Kye's feelings very well. For Ma I choose Sandra bullock for the role because I know her a movie with characters that just go through the worst things possible. And Finn Wolfhard as the role of Tate because looks and acts not too young and not too mature, which makes me think that he is perfect for the role of Tate.

Miumiu Creative Writing F

11/19/2021 11:33:31 pm

If I were to choose, I would say I would choose Leonardo Dicaprio when he was young as a role of Tate. His appearance somehow give a look of "innocent" boy and I think from his past working experiences in movies, he should play well as a role of Tate. I will choose Elle Fanning as a role of Kya because she also has excellent performance skills.

Mike English 9

11/19/2021 11:39:24 pm

Since I don't know any actors/actresses, but I do know someone that will fit the best for this. There is an "actor" called Zhao Bo Da who knows the art of being "scary." He can be Chase Andrews in the scene where Chase (Bo Da) is falling down from the water tower, that will be lit.

Aom (Creative Writing Block F)

11/19/2021 11:56:54 pm

I think Tom Holland would be able to pull Tate. With his welcoming and kind features he would perfectly fit the description of a kind man who teachers Kya how to write and read. For Kya, I think Liza Weil would be perfect because in the role of Bonnie Winterbottom she has express emotional and feeling though her face that made the audience attached.

R. Waits 7B

8/25/2022 12:51:34 am

I super agree for Tom Holland to be able to pull off Tate.

R. Waits 7B

8/25/2022 12:50:50 am

I would cast Margot Robbie because she is just so fine and I always would have liked to have a movie where she starred in. It is my dream to work with her. I would love to even be around her, she seems really nice and easy to work with.

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