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Can it get any more "announced" than an IMDB listing?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486756/combined

I liked Paul Blackthorne on "24" so I'll be interested to see what he does with this role. Good casting, imho.

I've been reading that there thinking about casting James Marsters as Harry. I dont see it.
he was great as Spike, but he doesnt have the
innocense that is somewhat part of Harry's charm.
I tend to agree with the person who likes him for
the voice of Bob. Also James is a little too short.
Isnt Harry over 6 foot? How about Kerr Smith>
Age is about right. And he has lots of charm.

According to Robert Hewitt Wolffe, James Marsters already passed on the role because he didn't want to move to Toronto for five years.

They have cast someone else. It has not yet been announced.

Just thought i'd let you all know.

Congrats Jim!!!!! Looking forward to it. And for those in the "REALLY hope James Marsters get to play Harry" camp...I heard him interviewed recently and he said that he was to start filming a project he was very excited (but couldn't talk)about in mid November. Ahem!

I am so thrilled to hear they have picked up The Dresden Files for a movie, it's about time. I have to say this is the 3rd author that I read that has been picked up for a movie...

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jim,

congrats on the movie deal. can't wait to see how it turns out.

i'd like to say one thing, though, and i hope you won't all get up and throw stones at me ;o) as much as i adore james marsters and his interpretation of harry (and let's face it, without him i probably wouldn't know the books), i do not think that he should play harry in the movie. for one thing, he's a little too old (although he doesn't look it ;oP) and what's even more important, everyone associates james with what he's done in his career so far (i.e. mainly spike). i think it would be better to cast someone who is not so popular yet. after all, there are many talented young actors waiting in the wings ;o)
on the other hand, it would be a pity not to have james involved in the project at all, so if there is the chance to cast him, do it. just give him another roll to play, say, for example, bob. we all know that he can do a great bob voice, so, why not ;o) anyway, i'm just making suggestions :oP

i love james, but i also love harry and that's why i'd like to see someone new. and now you can throw your stones *ducks* ;o)

good luck with everything, jim. you simply are the best and i love your work. keep on writing.

jib

Don't know any of those actors. don't watch much TV. Stopped watching Buffy after the librarian guy was killed. Am very worried Jim is not writing Dresden books fast enough. haven't been able to settle down into the other series. must be ADD thing. - k Congrats on movie deal !!

Congrats on your Work being turned into a movie. I must agree with a lot of the comments James Marsters should play Harry Dresden. I can't see anyone else as Harry but James.

I adore your books. I am so glad someone got the brains and realized that your incredible work would make a great movie. I hope the movie does your work justice. I think James Marsters should play Harry Dresden. I think the studio that is producing this film should take in consideration James Marsters for the role. He's an Amazing actor, he has the Charisma and screen presence. He is already connected to Harry Dresden and also he will bring the Buffy and Angel fan base with him to this role if he should get it. I couldn't see anyone else playing this role but James. But if luck isn't on Jame's side I will still watch the movie. Congrats Mr. Butcher

I loved your books even before I knew that James Marsters was the voice for the Audio books but I fell in love with your books more when I listened to the audios. I honestly think James Marsters should play Harry Dresden I can't see anyone else playing the role as Harry. I hope things work out and James gets the role. But even if james doesn't get the role I will be watching the movie anyway. Congrats Jim

Congrats on the movie!
i found out about the Dresden Files through going to a con to meet James Marsters. i had enough money with me to buy Storm Front, just 'cause JM was reading it. it hooked me onto the books. SO... i HIGHLY recommend JM for Harry. he's who i see in my head while reading, and it would totally make my year if we got to see him as Harry onscreen!
also, it would bring a huge fanbase to the movie... all the Buffy/Angel fans would jump at the chance to see JM on the big screen...
xoxox

CONGRATULATIONS, JIM!

This is absolutely awesome news. Dude. I knew you when ... ;)

-- Rachel Caine

Yay, I can't wait! Congratulations, Jim!! I'm so excited! It's about time someone realized what an incredible series Dresden will make. I also hope they realize that the stories are so good because of your creative genius and don't deviate too far from the books.

By the way, I think James Marsters is such a great actor and has such a presence on screen that he'd do justice to either Harry or Thomas and I hope that he's cast in the show!!

Well, congrats again!! Can't wait for book 8!

Has anyone considered that Nathan would make a great Dresden, James would make an excellent Thomas? He's already got the vampire experience, and Nathan has the sarcasm needed for Harry's character. Either way, no matter who plays who, this movie is a must see for me- just like Serenity.

Great news! I can't wait to see how this turns out. I think James Marsters could play Harry - he's a good enough actor to carry a show himself if you ask me - as indeed could Nathan Fillion. As it happens, I was watching the latter last night in Serenity (before I knew about the possibility of a Harry Dresden show/movie) and I was thinking he would make a good Harry.

I'm scared... I love these books with a passion and will beat anyone with a 4x4 plank of wood who trashes them, but I'm horribly worried. Remember the Interview With A Vampire movie? Then remember its follow up, Queen of the Damned? Now, if you've read the books, you'd know that although Interview With a Vampire was good because Anne Rice (Writer/Creator/Insane Woman) wrote the screen play. Right? Now remember the painful, eye scorching pain the Next movie was? How they mashed the second and third book into one movie without Anne Rice's help? For the love of the Gods, people, Lastat is BLOND, and French! Not brunet and English! *sobs*

A-and his master! In the book he jumped in a bloody ball of flames! Poof! Dead Vamp Dust, all over the castle floor. Very messy... Yet, He did not dance around in a big frilly red cape strokin' Lastat's ego on a Bulletin-Board... Damn, that was off subject.

Anyway, I just pray (PRAY!!!) They don't tarnish the great story of Harry Dresen. So, Gratz Jim. You have inspired me to write my own stories, and you are now having a movie made of your books before you've kicked the proverbial bucket. But please, please! I will beg you and kiss your feet if you assure the fans and myself that this movie will do your work justice! Hell, I'll even mail ya cookies.

~Dinc (The Wee Little Red One)

For those of us who have all of jim's books and james marsters interpentation of harry NO ONE ELSE Works as Harry(ERIC)Dresen I hooked family members onto The Dresden Files courtesy of James 's reading and Jim's Writing I am so thrilled that sci fi is finally making the first of the series
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If it wasn't for James Marsters Site I would have never heard of these books. I'm now hunting for the Audio book. If you can get James Marsters to play Harry in any film adaptation you will bring the following of the ole Buffy/Angel fan base. We are all waiting for his return to something that puts him back in the forefront.

I so can't wait to hear him read these books off for my search!

Congrats to you Jim. Hopefully they won't alter things too much. I think James Marsters would be the ideal actor to play Harry. I strongly disagree that he is only supporting actor material. He obviously knows the character unlike some of the other suggestions. With that said I will be watching for the airing with great anticipation.

The only reason I started listening to the Dresden series and the only reason that I even know about the series is that I heard that James Marsters was performing the audio book versions. So, for me, James Marsters is Harry. He is a splendid actor and I can think of no one better to play Harry. He would be perfect (just perfect).

I haven't read the entire series, because I am still waiting for the rest of the series to be release on audio (read by JM, of course). I do wish they would hurry.

With that said, I have become hooked on the Dresden series and have purchased all of the paper books in addition to the available audio books. I would be very happy to see a video incarnation of one of my favorite characters even if ... Harry is played by someone else.

Congrats Jim!!!

I had not dropped by here for a while but a friend ran across an article about the movie for Sci-Fi. I really hope they do them credit.

...and alway remember when going on a quest, bring your elephant gun... ;-)

YAY! I can't wait!

As for James Marsters being Harry. I'd like him to be Harry, but, if he can't, then I'd still watch the movie! :)

I can hardly wait! I love the dresden books they rock! James Marsters should be Harry...He's perfect for the role he's a great actor and would totally make Harry his own. Marsters Should be Dresden!

Its great that they're bringing Harry to the big screen.Jim butcher is a very talented writer.
And for those who don't think that James Marsters should be Harry, i disagree, he'd make the part his own just as he does with all the characters he plays, he'd make a great Harry.

That's awesome!

I've been a Dresden Files fan for the last two years since my friend started lending me her books. I bought Dead Beat, myself, and it was amazing. I'm a chronic fan girl, and Harry Dresden definitely has my devotion for the time being. I can't wait to see the pilot. I hope Sci-fi doesn't screw it up. (Moment of silence for The Invisible Man)

As much as I love Marsters, I don't think he should play Harry (Erik) Dresden. Audio books or not, I don't think he has the presence required to carry a show on his own. He's brilliant, and beautiful, but a total side kick. Sorry.

Jim, hurry up and post the cover art for Proven Guilty, jeez! Er...I mean, -please-.

Keep up the good work!

A previous poster mentioned Nate Fillion as a possible lead, and that struck me as a very good idea.

He's already got the long coat, too.

here's a thought, how about nathan fillion? obviously the casting directors aren't reading this site, but he's got my vote as dresden. he's got the perfect dry, sarcastic tone for the character that would fit sooo much better than mr marsters. No offence to the guy but there are better actors out there for the part. Any way it goes though, i'm excited that the series will get a chance in a second medium. Huzzah!!

JAMES SHOULD BE DRESDEN hey everyone already knows him from the audio books.. hell yeah get him goin its cool.. go to jamesmarsters.com and talk to sci fi network he so works well with mr butcher

YAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D :-D :-D I am SO glad that they have finally pulled it together and are going to do the Dresden pilot!!! I can hardly wait to see the finished product, and will make certain to let folks know about this. :-D Whoever they get to play Harry, I hope he does the character justice. I'm partial to James Marsters, as he's got that VOICE and he has the perfect demeanor for Harry, but I'll be happy so long as the actor chosen does right by Harry. :-)

I am new to the Harry Dresden series after a freind told me about them. I didn't have any money to buy the books so I went to a place that has appeared to replace its books with computers, the Library. Luckily on the bottom floor they had paper reading material. I checked one out per week. Unfortantly, they did not have the whole set, so I scrounged one off my freind and I am saving up for Deadbeat. I am currently reading Blood Rites and almost done with it and glad I stuck with them because the fist two books were to say the least most interestingly enough written. But like Harry himself, the books grow on you if you give it a chance.

I have taken my time with them and really tried to get into the world of Harry Dresden.

When I read the books I think of a guy a worn out and tired, a guy with some issues and a guy with some charm(even after staying up for 48hours), who happens to be a good wise ass. I am not sure who they pick for the part, but I feel that physical demension is not all that cracked up to be. But, the personality of Harry Dresden is the true embodiment of the books.

I always try and think to myself that Wolverine is suppose to be 5'3 but is 6'0 in the movies, and Hugh Jackman appeared to capture the nature of the beast.

And who can complain about Micheal Keatons Performanc in Batman. And those dimmension were all messed up too, but he did a good job of it.

I do think dimmensions are important, but if you get caught up in them, you might pass up on personality. And I beleive the personality of Harry Dresden is what truly entices readers, not his size.

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Why NOT James Marsters as Harry Dresden? I got into Harry because of James (I heard a sample of him reading a bit of "Storm Front", and just loved it!) I stayed because they books are great!

James doesn't look like Spike - that's to say, he doesn't have the platinum blonde hair. He's a normal, brown-haired, extremely talented actor. Let's give him a chance, because to me Harry has his voice.

Can't wait for the movie, Jim - and I enjoyed my "Jim sandwich" picture at Whedonverse & Beyond con (thanks for remembering that!)

i said it already, just a while ago i wrote it all out and everything, and nowe i'm going to do it again it seems. it's just, i'm sort of new to this, to the books and harry and bob and everything...and jim...and jim....but my point is there's just such this big following for james marsters and i'm like: WHY??? why not give harry dresden the respect he desrves and let him be a fresh new face for us to warm up to and relish in, not one from a whedonesque past. Buffy started fresh and let us into the hearts of unfamiliar faces that became suddenly familiar. why not let the dresden files do the same thing? i want to meet someone NEW and FRESH, someone that hits the WIT of harry, someone that just lets him BE the MAN that he is, not someone who just wants the wizard. i think we owe that to the books....and to dresden. let's find a new face....

Congratulations! That`s great news. I love to read your "Harry Dresden" books and I can`t wait to see the film. Hope they`ll do a good job. I`m German and my English is not perfect, but your books are written so well and in such an easy way that even I can understand them without any difficulties.
I hope James Marsters will get the role of Harry. He is an excellent actor and I`m sure he would be as brilliant at playing Harry as he was at reading the books.

I recommend Thomas Ian Griffith, right everything - age, height, looks, etc. Hope he reads for it.

Excellent news! I love the series and can't wait to see what happens. James M for me would be the ultimate Harryso I hope he auditions. Well done Jim!!!

Oh, that it good news. Toronto has doubled for Chicago before (e.g. Due South), but it will be, er, interesting to see what has been lost from the books to make the final script. Much as I like James Marsters as an actor, I agree with Grog that he would make a better Thomas than Harry.

Congrats Jim!!! This is teriffic and well-deserved. I have read the series several times times and have bought it as a gift for several friends. Now I get to tell them that it is going to be must-see tv. I rarely watch tv, but for this I will make an exception. I hope they don't bugger it up. Cheers!

Nice to see the rest of the world is finally catching up to what the rest of us already knew. (And have been patiently waiting for them to pull their collective heads out!) I've been telling people about these books ever since I picked up "Storm Front." Congrats, Jim.

Ok Jim, so how do your Chicago area fans get INTO the cast (even a walk-by) of your movie!!!

Goddess knows I've bought all of your books several times to pass them on as gifts...

Dear all,

you can't imagin how much I enjoy that news about the pilot. I was waiting sooo many years for that. I read every single bit of the story and I am still hungry for more. Did you see the last cover? Oh, my good, that was great!
But how else then James Marsters could do the job just like him? And his ist NOT to pretty! He can do that the way it has to be done.
Anyway, congratulations for every part of the projekt, including the idea of creating a rolplaying game.
Thanks for everything! (Sorry, in case my englich is worth then you expected. I am german and untraind)

James Marsters, much as I love his work, seems too pretty boy for Harry in my mind. (likely wouldn't stop them from casting him) He would be a great White Court half-brother though. :)

great news! congrats to you *crosses fingers* i hope you find the right harry for the role

Thats awesome to hear. I am a recent fan of the series. I have been pulled in by the great sense of humor and one liners. The movie will be great if the script doesn't go too far from the book. Also, where is the movie going to be filmed at? If you decide to film in Chicago instead of a stage room in LA then will there be open auditions for extras?

All I have to say is that if I were to ever get a shot at making this, shows like Nip/Tuck and X-Files would look like Barney. I would surely love to create this course I have only one idea I would express for you guys. Just to give you an example, I would make each book a season, instead of a two hour movie. Begin each episode with a creepy introduction like found off of Stephin King's Kingdom Hospital. Of course that is the tip of the icberg of what I would do, course I wouldn't do anything without the authors full consent.

Congrats!

I've enjoyed the entire series and can't wait to see the movie!

How exciting! Congrats, Jim! I'll be e-mailing SciFi and I telling them how much I love it (because OF COURSE it will be good). We should start a letter-writing campaign after the pilot so we can see more and more Harry! (Or is it Erik...?)

Just started to read your books. I'm a James Marsters fan and read about them through his website. Nothing would be greater than to have him also bring your character to life in the movie and possible new tv series. He's a well rounded actor that can do justice to Harry Dresden.Congrats. on your success.

Congrats Jim, the series is Well worth a Movie deal,, not sure about a Movie butchering part but a movie deal none the less,. I just hope they don't take out any of the elements that make the series worth while, like the comedy of some of the scenes.

Congrats, Jim! Im excited as hell about this, and im sure everyone else is, too. Here's hoping they do it justice!

...And when's that next book of yours coming out? ;)

-CN

Uh Oh! They're turing one of your stories into a movie before you're dead. Better watch your back!

Seriously though, can't wait. I have faith the quality of your style will manage to survive the butchering (get it BUTCHERing...hehehe) of the script-writers and shine through in the movie.

All I can say is yyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaa hhhhhhhhooooooooo. Sorry got excited. Oh what the hell yyyyyyyaaaaaaaaa hhhhhhhhoooooooooo.
I cant wait. Looks like Christmas will come early next year.