7 Bookish Roles for Diego Luna

I do know, I do know. I can’t assist it. Once I was researching my 7 Sweary Bookish Roles for Chris Evans put up, I tripped over one which was good for Diego Luna, which led to me serious about Diego Luna, and thus of a bunch extra bookish roles for which he can be good.

I can hear that look, don’t faux you’ll be able to dismiss ideas of Diego Luna with a wave of your hand. Nobody has that a lot frontal lobe management.

So. With out additional ado, and with truthful warning that for just a few of those, I’m disregarding age solely…

Ichabod Drift (Keiko Collection by Mike Brooks)

As soon as Gabriel Drake, an area pirate of nice infamy, Ichabod Drift is now a smuggler and bounty hunter who does his finest to maintain himself, and his crew, underneath the radar and out of sight of the authorities. I imply, he has a mechanical proper eye and purple hair, however nonetheless.

After all, working arduous to stay nameless means one will, inevitably, be acknowledged and caught by precisely the individuals one is making an attempt so arduous to keep away from. And blackmailed into working for them. On the very, very incorrect facet of deal that’s most likely going to show your (shadier than smuggler and bounty hunter) previous and get you killed. And there’s no method you are able to do it alone, so that you’re going to have to tug your crew into it additionally. Yikes.

Drift speaks a number of languages, however being of Mexican first rate, makes use of Spanish and English most steadily and is liable to cursing emphatically and infrequently, in each. Which mens whoever portrays him should be capable to to take action creatively and effectively. Ta da! Additionally, come on. You already know Luna has the swagger and the center.

Nate (Heroine Complicated Collection by Sarah Kuhn)

San Francisco has been invaded by demons. For most individuals it’s an entire catastrophe however for a choose few, it’s fairly rattling cool as a result of, within the aftermath, they uncover they’ve developed superpowers. One such particular person is Aveda Jupiter (aka Annie Chang) who units out to be the most effective, hottest superheroine within the metropolis, and the world, with the assistance of her finest pal, and stalwart assistant, Evie Tanaka. As this totally pleasant action-romance-girl energy sequence continues, nevertheless, Evie discovers that, not solely does she have powers of her personal however that attractive, sensible physician/scientist/half-demon, Nate, the latest member of Staff Jupiter, is definitely extra involved in her than he’s in Aveda. A personality that performs to the quiet, targeted, more-than-a-little-work-obsessed however nonetheless variety and surprisingly light Cassian Andor facet of Luna’s vary.

Mr. Walsh (These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling)

Dad is a secondary however necessary character on this YA novel, and I really feel as if the the story and its intricacies deserve a powerful presence Luna can present. A loving husband and father, Mr. Walsh is aware of the significance of each giving his daughter her freedom and setting boundaries to maintain her secure—particularly since they’re each from a strong line of witches (and sure, mother can be a witch). After all the Regs (muggles) don’t know witches exist, which suggests when the Hunters come to city and begin casting hexes and lighting buildings on fireplace, everyone seems to be at risk. And Mr. Walsh is keen to place himself at risk to guard them as nicely.

Gabriel (Life and Limb by Jennifer Roberson)

Gabe’s grandfather educated the boy to make use of a gun when he was seven. He taught Gabe all different types of talent as nicely, although Granddaddy was at all times cryptic about his function. It’s not till years later when, after a stint in jail carried out to guard his little brother, Granddaddy summons Gabe to a roadhouse in Flagstaff to satisfy his “cousin” Remi, the cowboy to Gabe’s biker, that each of them be taught they’re troopers in Heaven’s struggle in opposition to Hell whether or not they wish to be or not. Oh, they usually could also be half angel.

Ultimately.

Sadly, they will nonetheless get hungover. And shot. Stabbed. Lay down their bikes. Break bones. And get eaten by demons.

Bummer.

It’s going to be a protracted struggle.

I actually loved the idea of this e-book rather a lot, although there have been a few odd hiccups within the story—hiccups I really assume would make it a terrific film, as a result of they permit for some flexibility for the screenwriter and director. And I like the thought of Luna as Gabriel: all snark and leather-based with a the Aristocracy of spirit that solely goes up to now with out an enormous previous shove.

Trigon (Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Piccolo)

Trigon solely makes a a short bodily look in Garcia and Piccolo’s Raven graphic novel, however his presence is felt all through as a heavy, visceral voice and darkish, threatening shadow. That’s often captured as some type of basso profundo however I’d love to listen to a extra sibilant, insidious take and I believe Luna has the right voice to tug that off. In any case, it isn’t at all times the most important monster that’s probably the most terrifying; it’s the one which sneaks up on you unawares.

Carlos de La Cruz (Bone Road Rumba by Daniel José Older)

Carlos died. Form of. He was resurrected. In a way of talking. He doesn’t bear in mind his demise nor the life that preceded it and exists as an inbetweener, working for the New York Council of the Useless to resolve points between the residing and the deceased.

He thinks he’s the one one affected by his… situation.

He’s not.

One other inbetweener, a sorcerer, is killing spirits, together with NYCOD brokers, and plans to open the entrada to the Underworld. That is unhealthy information and Carlos has to cease him. There’ll, after all, be revelations and our hero might not like all of them.

Full disclosure: if I’m remembering accurately, and it’s been a minute since I learn these, Carlos is of Cuban descent, not Mexican, within the novels. I’m casting Luna as a result of he has the suitable look and since he’s actually good on the broody roles and the smolder, each of which Carlos has in spades. That mentioned, if anybody had been to make a movie or TV adaptation of the Bone Road Rumba books, the half ought to ideally go to a Cuban or Cuban American actor.

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Hondo (The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes)

I’ve given Luna a bunch of very critical roles above. All of them have their lighthearted moments however, basically…yeah. So let’s give him one thing enjoyable: Zane Obispo’s uncle Hondo. Hondo appears rootless when this saga commences, residing along with his older sister working odd jobs, however in actuality, he’s very dedicated to her and to his nephew. Because the story progresses, we see him tangling with demons and studying yoga and taking up all comers with a machismo he’s completely happy to confess is generally Hondo refusing to let his nephew stroll into hazard with out somebody reliable watching his again and a splash of eager to punch stuff.

Cares deeply. Tells uncle jokes. Will comply with Zane to literal hell with half a plan and a prayer to gods he is aware of aren’t utterly untrustworthy. Appears like a sure captain we all know, doesn’t it? Besides no droid. And Hondo laughs much more and there isn’t a vengeful bone in his physique. Besides in opposition to the twins. They usually 10/10 deserve it.

Clear your schedule, Diego. We’ve bought you coated.

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