Some of you maybe asking yourselves, "why is this on CBM.com?" Well To Kill a Mockinbird is often cited as Clark Kent's favorite book/movie. So without further delay, below is my fan cast for a remake of To Kill a Mockingbird:
Atticus Finch: Jon Hamm
Reason: Atticus Finch is perhaps the single greatest hero in cinema and American literature. He is the vanguard of moral right in the Deep South where racism is rampant. I wrestled between Hamm and Kyle Chandler for the role. Both actors are ideal candidates, but Hamm gets the edge for his likeness to the brilliant Gregory Peck.
Scout Finch: Kiernan Shipka
Reason: Ms. Shipka has really blossom into quite a young actress on
Mad Men. Her natural chemistry with Jon Hamm make this selection even better.
Jem Finch: Joel Courtney
Reason:
Super 8 star Joel Courney is the cookie cutter choice to represent the innocent Jem Finch, who discovers the true nature of bravery in the film.
Bob Ewell: Kevin Spacey
Reason: The ever-professional Spacey has the acting abilities to land the role of the racist, alcoholic, and abusive Bob Ewell.
Calpurnia: Viola Davis
Reason: I find it lazy to type cast, but simply watch
The Help. she's a no-brainer.
Tom Robinson: Michael B. Jordan
Reason: Michael b. Jordan's role in the recent film
Chronicle has brought name recognition to the CBM crowd. Yet, he has always been one of my go to actors in fan casts. Already having acted in both
The Wire and
Friday Night Lights, he has displayed a great range necessary to play the innocent victim, Tom Robinson.
Maudie Atkinson: Julianne Moore
Reason: Moore is one of the all time greats at her craft. She is never afraid to play a role too big or too small. Her strong screen charisma is exactly what I look for in the role of Maddie.
Mayella Ewell: Shailene Woodley
Reason: Thank goodness for
The Descendants. Now Shailene Woodley can start to look for a life that isn't so secret (pun intended). She has shown in that show that will not be named enough fortitude and range for the accused rape victim Mayella.