I'm almost happy about this choice due to the fact that Bob is almost my favorite character. I'm glad Marsters will be Bob. I still don't know who Murphy is *sigh* and it's kind of bugging me.

I could say that a role is a lot more important than family but there are two reasons I can't:
1)I would be lying.
2)It would be selfish

James Marsters, I think would've done a fantastic job as Harry. That said though, If i had to lose him for any reason, family would be the one. He is an awesome actor. Blackthorne, I have seen a couple of times, but not enough to judge. I am sure he will do a wonderful job. I like that Marsters will be doing the voice of Bob though. James has a way of subtly putting in humor, which Bob frequently does. It fits. I can't wait to see the movie, and (hopefully) the series!

Mr. Marsters being the voice of Bob...a role he could record in L.A. and have sent to Canada...would be BRILLIANT...where do I sign the petition?

Also, something that's been nagging me...why is it being filmed in Canada?

I have only got into the Dresden books in the last few months, I have to admit at first by being a huge James Marsters fan and listening to Storm Front on audio, but have became so hooked am now about to start reading book 3 and 4 and just want to say how great the series is. Of course I am disappointed that James won't be playing Harry, but his reasons make me admire him even more. I look forward to seeing the show and hope it goes to series. Thanks Jim for creating such great characters!

My mother in law was offered a minor role in the series, it is just being considered. Can any one tell me what she would be doing or her possible character. She is an old energetic oriental lady in her late 70s. She doesn't speak too much English at all. We are just curious and excited for her. Thanks

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I'm also a huge Dresden files fan, and maybe a bigger James Marsters fan, so of coars I'm alittle disappointed. But Mr.Marsters got even more of my respect. He is doing the right thing, and I think that Mr. Blackthorne will be great as Dresden. I do hope though, that Marsters will keep reading the adio books.

As both a huge dresden fan and a huge marsters fan I am horribly disapointed that he did not take the role. That being said...it simply raises my opinion of him more that he put family first! Blackthorne will be wonderful!! I am just happy that the series is making it to the screen! keep up the good work Jim!!!

I think James being the voice of Bob is brilliant!! Those of us who have listened to James in the audiobooks are so accustomed to his voice, that having that addition of his voice as Bob is almost poetic. I hope that someone will actively pursue that line of thought!!

My first introduction to the Dresden files was through the audio cd for Storm Front. Afterward, I went on a mad treasure hunt to find the rest of the books so I could read them myself. While I am a huge James Marsters fan as well, I think Blackthorne fits my mental image of Dresden a little closer. I think this was the best decision all around. My admiration has gone up for Mr. Marsters, and I think Mr. Blackthorne will give a performance worthy of Mr. Butchers character. At least I hope so. I can NOT wait to see this!!

Mr. Butcher, congratulations! You deserve all the recognition coming your way. It was an honor and a thrill to meet you in person.

I was so pleased to read these comments. Jim, thank you for understanding how important this information is to your fans. As much as I would have loved to see James as Harry, I would never want him to take the roll over taking care of his family, although, casting his as the voice of Bob might be brilliant and allow him to stay at home. **whistles innocently**

Thank you for being our liason to the addictive world of your writing, and thank you for keeping us posted! I look forward greatly to getting "the skinny" from ya! :) And congratulations on getting Dresden to telivisions near your fans.

I hope James can do a guest spot if the show becomes a series!

I think they did a pretty good job I just think that they should really focus on making the thing look good. Sure actors make the difference and this one really will give Harry the attitude I just hope it looks great. As I said before I wouldn't make a movie special instead I would take each book and make it a TV season. You would be able to get the details better and if they use good lighting and creepy antiqued camera filters, it would be that much better. Also I think that the introduction found on the mini-series "Kingdom Hospital" looks awesome if they could rework that to correspond with Harry Dresden and use Megan McCauley's song "I'll pay you to shoot him" as the intro music that would be a really cool and creepy start to a really cool and creepy series.

I applaud James Marsters for his choice but he really did make the right choice.

Now if we can get the TV executives to quit using Toronto in place of Chicago! I live near Chicago & have visited Toronto and the 2 are nothing alike!!!

Keep up the great work Jim! I can hardly wait for the next book.

I have to say I`m totally disappointed that James won`t be Harry. He would have been perfect for the role (at least in my opinion). But I think he made the right decision to put his family in the first place. He has my deep respect and admiration for doing so.

I think James has shown a hell of a lot of integrity by placing his family before a role . Don't get me wrong I am thoroughly dissappointed that I won't see him as Harry but I understand and respect his decision. Family is the most important thing...

My respect for James as a proffessional has been reinforced by such a decision, it truly is a strong actor who can put family before his career and know that his fans will be there to support him.

My figurative hat is off to James Marsters for the fortitude it must have taken to make that decision. I hope everything works out well in his career as well as for his family.

That said, drat and sticklebats!!!! >:-/ JM has the perfect delivery for portraying Harry, and I'll miss him in the part! Like most other folks though, I hope he'll continue to do the Dresden audio books. Ah, that voice... :-) I'll withhold my judgement on Blackthorne until after I see him play Harry, but I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Congratulations to Paul! I saw his guest run on 'ER', and he certainly has the right build for Harry. And the cocky attitude. I just hope he can pull off a convincing American accent; so many British actors can't.

Now we can eagerly await news of the rest of the cast... Johnny, Susan, Murphy, Mac, Morgan... Hmm, lotta Ms in that list. :) If it were up to me, I'd get Venus Terzo for Susan. She's a strong Canadian actress, who's done a lot of genre work.

And kudos to James for putting family first. I'm glad that he's at a place in his life and his career(s) that he feels comfortable enough to turn down such a tempting role.

Alas, I will miss James, but I understand his reasoning. Just as long as he keeps reading for the novels, I'm happy.

As for putting James in another role, my first thought was Thomas (can't you just see this?!). Somehow I think he might be reluctant to be a tertiary vampire *again*. ;)

I suppose I can give this Blackthorne guy a shot. I'm more worried about who's gonna play Murphy. If they get Murphy wrong, the whole dang opera falls apart.

*deposits $0.02*

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I hope James stays for further audio books. His reading is terrific. ,-)

I'd have been perfectly pleased with James Marsters as Harry, but Blackthorne is *tall* enough. :) Yay!

I think James Marsters did the right thing, family wise, but I think he'd be good as someone like, oh, one of the wardens or Butters.

I'd just like to say that I'm extremely relieved that Blackthorne has been cast as Harry instead of Marsters. I have nothing against Marsters, I'm sure he's a good professional, nice guy, etc...but he was totally inappropriate for the part of Harry Dresden, in every way. Blackthorne's acting credits and appearance make him a much better match for the part, in my opinion, and it's refreshing whenever a literary character is well-cast. Here's looking forward to the results. :)