The Boys of Tomorrow Announced!
The boys of Tomorrow (from left to right): Chris Pang as Lee, Deniz Akdeniz as Homer, Lincoln Lewis as Kevin and Andy Ryan as Chris
THE YOUNG MEN OF TOMORROW: ANNOUNCED TODAY
After much speculation, Director Stuart Beattie announces his male leads in the feature film adaptation of John Marsden’s best-selling book, TOMORROW: WHEN THE WAR BEGAN
Ambience Entertainment today announced that Director Stuart Beattie has cast his four young male leads in the feature film, TOMORROW: WHEN THE WAR BEGAN.
Chris Pang has been cast as Lee, Deniz Akeniz as Homer Yannos, Andy Ryan as Chris Lang and Lincoln Lewis as Kevin Holmes.
They join Caitlin Stasey as Ellie, Phoebe Tonkin as Fiona and Ashleigh Cummings as Robyn.
Chris Pang studied at The Australian Film and Television Academy for two years. He has more than 12 years of traditional Chinese martial arts training and has appeared in the feature, Film Citizen Jia Li, as well as the 2006 feature, Home Song Stories, and the Channel 10 series Real Stories. He recently moved to Hong Kong looking for more interesting roles, but returned as soon as he heard TOMORROW was casting.
Twenty-year-old Pang, who is learning piano for the role of Lee, said: “I studied TOMORROW: WHEN THE WAR BEGAN at school and have always thought John Marsden was a brilliant writer. One of my favourite themes in the book is the idea of the characters having freedom from their parents, something most teenagers want, and how the characters then deal with that freedom.”
Deniz Akdeniz, 21, will play Ellie’s best “boyfriend” – the loud-mouthed, crazy but brave Homer Yannos. Deniz played Raff for two years in the television production of When the Bell Rings and has appeared in the theatre production of Angels with Dirty Minds at the Melbourne Arts Centre. Deniz further honed his performance skills with short courses at TAFTA, NIDA and St Martins Youth Theatre. He is a Victorian Jiujitsu Champion.
He said: “I read the book in grade 5 and 6 and when I heard about the audition I read the book again. It was brilliant to switch off the TV and again immerse myself into the world of TOMORROW.”
21 year-old Andy Ryan – who will bring the loner Chris to life in the film – was “over the moon” when he landed the role.
He said: “I am really enjoying preparing for the role as the introverted and obscure character, Chris. This is an amazing opportunity”.
Andy is currently appearing in the television series, The Jesters.
Lincoln Lewis – who played Geoff Campbell on the Channel 7 series, Home and Away – said this is his dream role.
“I’m an enormous fan of the books,” he said. “My brother and I would race each other to read all the books in the series. I have always dreamed of the books being made into a film.”
Stuart Beattie added: “The talent of these four young actors is truly formidable and I feel honoured to work with them. Their energy, passion, and commitment is astonishing.”
I think they look pretty good, not exacly like I had them in my head, but its impossible to have that, so i’m happy with the choices……I’m glad that they kept Lee asion, and Homer greek-looking.
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Markus replies:
November 9th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
yea =] but arn’t all the chicks supposed to dig lee??? hes not really diggable from a guys perspective…
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Amy replies:
January 25th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
i think that’s homer your thinking of, though in my opinion your comment applies to his actor too. (No offense to him), it’s hard to live up to someone’s imagination.
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Lol I completely agree with you
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Welcome on board, GUYS !
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I was so excited when I found out that the Tomorrow Series will be made into movies!!! I can’t wait to watch them
I should probably get out all the books, brush off the dust and re-read them. I really hope the first movie gets heaps of support so that you can make all of them ! Good Luck
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Yay!!! I’m getting so excited!!!
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I agree with Mel, not exactly what i pictured the guys to look like but congratulations on getting the roles and can’t wait for the film to come out!
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Homer looks sooo good!
Lee sounds as if he has good experience.
Chris isnt as weedy as i expected, but hey what can you do?
and as for Kevin, I just hope Lincoln Lewis can get rid of his “soapieness” and home and away-yness for the movie.
Just re-read the books… SOO excited!
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Never Ever replies:
November 14th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Wooo, you go!
Lee is a mad kid!
Chris, makes me laugh! he looks like he fits the role of a druggish person
and Kevin, I bet he will be the new hotty. piss of robert haha.
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I AGREE WITH ALL OF YOU! WHOO SO EXCITED! Hey do any of you live in the Hills District in NSW? Be great if we could get a posse together for the opening of the movie!
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NO NO NO! these boys are all wrong! Lee and Homer have no sex appeal what so ever !! how r we supposed to gush over them??? Even the girls are all wrong. EWWW! Morons (director) will never get this right.
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Paige Adelaide replies:
September 18th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Your opinion isn’t superior. Beattie has done a great job, of which YOU could never match, and you should respect that.
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WazzuMan replies:
September 18th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Agreed. Nobody gonna value the opinion of somebody whinging all over the internet. Are you the casting director? No, didn’t think so. Take what you get and accept it. Don’t like it, that’s life. You can’t have everything your way.
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YouWHORE replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
STFU you stupid bitch, we know your fat and that your pussy stinks. I don’t give a shit if your a Girl, if I find out who you are I will fuckin kick you fat head in slut. You don’t like the azn and the wog, you fuckin fat PIG.
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Paige Adelaide replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Umm… Get a life?
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SmellyPussy Bitch replies:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Lose some weight?
Sebastian Reeves replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
What was all that bout. No need for such abusive langauge
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Not called for replies:
September 20th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Yeah come on everyone’s entitled to an opinion- don’t abuse the freedom this site gives.
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Issy replies:
November 8th, 2009 at 10:39 am
wooooow wtf?
calm down!!!
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doug replies:
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:27 am
the casting for the parts is well done. the perspn who wrote the comments swearing should be removed from this forum
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Never Ever replies:
November 14th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Aww Really? Your stupid.
Nah fine, jokes then. I respect your opinion.
BUT your so wrong with Homer! I LOVE HIM, HE IS SEXY. and Lee is a mad kid.!
And the Casting Director, couldn’t have done a better job.
WOOP!
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angie replies:
January 13th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I agree. They are all wrong. Yes, i know they cant b exactly as i imagined in the books but they have chosen the worst people. Lee, Homer, Kevin and Ellie are so wrong.
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Chris replies:
January 13th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Angie, it varies on what they look like. Person to person how they pictured them while reading. These people must have Marsden’s full support as he would have wanted them as close to what he imaged them himself.
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Chloe -miffta- replies:
January 14th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I agree with Chris, Angie. I’ve it before and i’ll say it again, the casting is not wrong just because you had a different image of what you had for the characters. Just so you know filming has completed and the trailer will be released any day now.
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Chris isn’t like I’ve imagined at all, that’s right but I’m waiting ! Let’s just see. First, I wasn’t so ok for Homer but on this picture, he seems really great…
They’re great, can’t wait !
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…..I’m not sure bout this, who knows…maybe they will pull it off. but i agree, nothing like what i expected. to be honest i know a heap of other actors that fit the profiles heaps better.
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Angela replies:
September 18th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
That’s the thing though, they’re never gonna look the way everyone pictures them, for some people they maybe the exact image. I’m a bit disapointed in Lee. But it’s gonna be they’re acting that really makes it, and Stuart Beattie seems to have a lot of faith in everyone selected. I’m sure the movie’ll never live up to the book (how many movies ever do?), but I’m excited, it’s all starting to become a big reality. I’m just really itching now to see it; I don’t care who’s in it, as long as they do their part great
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OMFG im so excited they are making a movie!! but Lee… his totally not what i imagined him to look like…. he looks so awkward in the photo… I hope his acting is better than his looks..
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WazzuMan replies:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I know what you mean. The Lee in my head looked younger and with more “life” in his face, you know what I mean. It’s difficult to discribe.
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Elyse replies:
October 27th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
But Lee is described in the book as a little socially awkward anyway. I think Lee and Homer look similar to the descriptions. I thought that Chris would look seedier…but once they start acting they’ll all probably fit their persona’s a little better =)
CAN”T WAIT!!!
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Can’t wait till they start filming in Raymond Terrace next week. Hope I’ll get to see some of it. the Street they are filming in is looking a million $$$ compared to what it was. I got excited when they started putting up the fake “Wirrawee Shire Council” amd “Wirrawee Bakery” signs.
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Angela replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Wow, how lucky are you!!! =) I’m in Qld – I’d love to be able to see that. It really does get you excited to see it all coming together
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julia replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
My friend and i went up there last ear for a holiday and im soooo excited that ive been there.
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Tim replies:
September 20th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
It’s a costal town right. How do you think it being set in a costal town will go. I always imagined it to be set inland
Terrace Girl replies:
September 25th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
The Terrace is close to the coast but is a pretty good match to Wirrawee. It is on the Hunter River and the street that they are filming in runs along the river. The books describe the Wirrawee River running through the town. And with Williamtown RAAF Base close by and Jets flying over all the time lends an authentic feeling of a war zone to the set.
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Never Ever replies:
November 14th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
I’m the most jealous person in the world. I’m in QLD, and it oficially sux, and i hate it. no fair. Why don’t they use the setting John Marsden gave them? that place in Victoria?
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I like the look of them except for kevin… Doesnt look like a “typical rural” if you ask me
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lozzlebot replies:
September 20th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I totally agree – he is too beachy looking…although that may just be because Lincoln Lewis was in home and away…I am not sure about him but I am reserving judgment.
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Tim replies:
September 20th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Exactly! But as long as he can act. I dont watch H and A.
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Chris replies:
November 9th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
It’s also the fact that he isn’t in what you would call country clothing, perhaps in the film he will be dressed according to the situation and in doing so, fit everyones image of what he looks like from Marden’s writing.
Never Ever replies:
November 14th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I dont know what your on, but I think he is perfect. I can sure imagine it =)
I dont watch H & A but he looks fit for it. And ive heard about him from just about everyone.
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These guys look great for the roles, and im sure they will do a great job, but aren’t they a bit old?
The characters are supposed to be 16 years old, and these guys are in their twenties.
I sure hope make-up and stuff like that make them look younger.
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confused_frog replies:
November 18th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
daniel radcliffe’s 20 playing a 16 year old. i dont think anyone’s complaining about that.
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I studied these books for my final year of high school and i loved them! Can’t wait till the movie comes out!
Some nice young bright faces, very fitting of the characters i had envisioned. I used to have a crush on lee when i was studying tomorrow back at high school, glad to see that they selected a spunk for the role
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Paige Adelaide replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
LMAO! You and me both!
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i think the guys will do great, does anyone else remeber how pissed of everyone when the twilight actors were decided and now we cldnt picture them as anyone else? it will be an excelent movie
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Paige Adelaide replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I don’t remember that. Probably because Twilight wasn’t really “all that”. And besides, that’s a bad example, because Twilight is one of the worst movies ever to be made.
Just my opinion, no need to be agro future commenters…
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Please tell me Corrie is going to be in the movie right?
and I think they are okay but i don’t know about Lee, he’s supposed to be Vietnamese not Chinese. If any Home and Away/Neighbours actors were going to be in it i would have picked Jai as Lee
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Mel replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
corrie better be in it! i never thaught that they might leave her out……hope they don’t do anything stupid like that.
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Sebastian Reeves replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
I agree totally, if they leaveout corrie i will not be happy. But idon’t thinkthey could as she is a huge part in ellies life. and she feature somuch in ellie diarys
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DJ Snaz / Mike replies:
September 19th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Chris Pang is going to totally take this to Bruce Lee levels… he is a gun well done son!
elp replies:
September 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
i totally, one hundred percent, fully agree with you re: Jai as Lee.
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My sister and i both thought he would be a fantastic choice as this character. As soon as i found out about the film i had my fingers crossed that they would pick Jai as Lee.
Jordan Rodrigues (Jai on home and away) has the right amount of mystery, attractiveness and humour for Lee. [Well, i dont know the bloke - but as an actor he seems great.:)] So, yeah – i guess im slightly disappointed with who they’ve chosen as Lee. But on balance//overall – im sure all the characters will be great
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doug replies:
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:29 am
i think chris pangs background will sse him do an excellent job as lee
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Such an awesome book! I am definately keen to see what this will look like, and I pray that my gut instincts about these casting choices are wrong. I think it looks too teeny bopperish. Not a true representation of Australian rural teens. The last thing a classic like this needs is H&A and Neighbours actors. I think that producers have been too concerned with casting people from other shows we’ve seen, rather than true casting. I guess its hard as they want people recognised to get people interested. I hope that the film does justice to book, otherwise we will wish they hadn’t touched it. FYI I’ve heard that they are giving the invaders a nationality, which is concerning.
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this is an article from the port stephens examiner about “wirawee”
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actually this is whoops
http://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/news/local/news/general/terrace-on-centre-stage/1618590.aspx
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Tim replies:
September 21st, 2009 at 8:07 am
Thats Awesome, thanks man
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They’re filming this movie in my street
I’ve been taking photos of every new thing they put up
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kazza of rtce replies:
October 25th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
yeh its gr8 that they chose our town for most of the filming somthing that we may not xperience again
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Stockton replies:
November 9th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
I’d love to see your photos. I’m from Stockton and I haven’t had the chance to see anything that is happening with the filming other than a few newspaper articles and photo updates on this website.
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What about Corrie? Who is playing her?
I love these books.
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i think they r too old…. they r all sposed to be in school still
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Hannah replies:
October 16th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Their meant to be 18 and people always look younger on screen. I think their ages will be fine.
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Yeah I think you might be right. I myself was suprised at being granted an audition for Homer based on my look as I do look rather young.. one of the first things the casting director asked me was how old I was, and I said 26. Even though I gave an awesome performance for my audition, receiving very positive feedback.. deep down I knew my age wasn’t going to do me any favours in being cast, along with the fact that I am rather unkown in the Australian Film & TV industry. And we all know how conservative the industry over here is. Europe is my desired destination.
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The guy play chris is on a really funny show called the jesters . I hope he brings some comedy to the film. I can not wait . So happy there finnaly making it
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I understand that casting is more about the actors’ acting abilities over their physical appeal but in my opinion, casting could have put a bit more effort into their decision when it came to Lee. Firstly, he is described in the book as tall, dark, mysterious and most importantly handsome, this actor portrays none of these traits.
How beautiful he is, is stated time and time again in the series, casting should have put more effort into this factor rather than just choosing the first Asian-looking-guy who could act. Lee’s grace and beauty is as big a part of the story as is his Asian heritage so why settle with only one of those attributes?
He is also half Thai, half Vietnamese, hence the ‘dark’ trait. It makes me wonder if the people doing casting were taking us all for fools, just because he’s Asian it doesn’t make him right for the job. Picking someone from a Chinese background for this role isn’t much different to picking a Caucasian, it’s just not right. Not unlike High 5 replacing Cathleen with another Asian girl (did they not think we’d notice!?) and Chinese and Malaysian actresses chosen to star in lead roles in the film Memoirs Of a Geisha, fans and the general public need to be given more credit, yes we know the difference and yes it matters!! Poor effort.
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Chloe -miffta- replies:
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
What makes you so sure the casting people only saw Chris Pang? Were you there at the auditions?
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Jolene replies:
September 24th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I TOTALLY agree with you i am a 24yro who read these books about 10yrs ago for school and has recently bought the books and i read them over and over i am not happy with the choice of actor to play Lee not at all the type of looks i imagined and none of them look young enough really except for Lincoln Lewis who in my opinion does a great Teen act though i daresay he is not the best actor for this job a lot of his facial expressions they look just plan fake sorry to all those Lincoln fans out there
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Pamela replies:
September 29th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I am a huge fan of the series and have been waiting for years for them to finally make them into a film….. unfortunately I would have to agree and say Im really really disappointed in the actors cast as Lee and Homer. It may seem shallow but I (and more than likely everyone who has ever read the books) had pictured both of these guys as much more attractive people then they have cast. If they are wanting to make these movies as big as possible then they should have cast much more attractive actors in the two main male roles – as sad as it is, its also true that 99% of people would rather see attractive people acting these parts! You only have to see what Robert Pattison has done for twilight to see this is true….. and no Im not suggesting that they get Robert to star in the series…. but someone remotely good looking as Lee and Homer is going to help bring in all those extra people who are not already fans of the books!!! All of the females that have been cast are really attractive so Im not really sure what happened with the guys?? I have my fingers crossed that maybe they may re think their choice – for Lee especially!
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doug replies:
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:18 am
i have read the books the casting for lee is correct as are the others at least give them a chance
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Loren replies:
October 12th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
doug i think you need to reread the books, no attack on you personally but as tiff has pointed out lee is of half thai and half vietnamese heritage and chris looks to sterotypically chinese rather then thai/vietnamese.
Based on physical apparences i admit i have been quick to judge but i first brought this book 10years ago and have continued to read it many times since, recently started again 2weeks ago and then my flatmate told me of the movie so its not like i havnt had a particular image in my head for some time
i hope chris does the role justice but at this stage i dont see it happening.
Oh I agree about Lee – he’s not at all what I would be hoping for – I still remember reading the book in year 9 (like 12 years ago!) and thinking he was just so sleazy (but in a good way if that’s possible!) and handsome. No offense, but Pang just doesn’t fit into that imagine at all. Nothing worse than the characters of a movie ruining the imagination of the book. Poor effort on that casting sorry.
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Marmoset replies:
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I completely agree, I’m sure that he’s a good actor but in terms of looks, he’s just not what I imagined at all…
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doug replies:
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:20 am
poor effort i think its good casting all round
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Loren replies:
October 12th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Fully understand what you mean about the sleezy in a good way lol, i think its cause lee’s character comes on so strong in the book and at times hes trying to force ellie into making a decision about their relationship + he goes off with the enemy in burning for revenge, who does that when theyve just invaded your country and killed your parents!?!?
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I dont know if anyone else will agree with me but when i was reading the books, i pictured evryone differently. No offence to all these actors, but they all seem like they would suit a soap opera rathar than the Tomorrow series. With the exception of Chris’s actor who i think would make a good drunk
But HOMER, how could they get that guy to do homer????? Homer’s like the best one, if he (this actor) kills the acting, he’ll kill the hopes of everyone that’s read the books. To further my rant, wasnt Homer “fat” in the beginning of the series?? And wasnt he like built and “stocky” There better be a massive punch to the acting or i’ll be one VEEERYYYYY disappointed fan.
They should have gotten their actors from real farms, would be so much more “authentic”.
But what the hell do i know right?
Apart from my rant, I hope they all do well.
P.S. Did everyone find a character they can relate to as well??
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Sarah replies:
September 28th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
omg i totally agree! i really thought they’d get alot better than this for lee especially! i wanted someone with at least a little bit of that queit mysterious guy in the book but what i say won’t make a difference anyway… but still they could have been more technical with apperance and personality i think.
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dislikes lincoln lewis playing kevin kevin is decribed as more of a rough farmer not a pretty boy
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i think that jai ou of home and away should have been lee cause he sort of has dark skin he would have been so much better than chris pang
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vee replies:
September 29th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
omg thats excatly how i pictured lee..not pang like at all
i cant picture stacey girl having a romance with pang..ew
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doug replies:
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:14 am
i diadree chris pang is spot on as lee jai no way.
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Person Un-named... replies:
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 pm
i disagree as well but i hope they don’t stuff this up. i wonder how their gonna do the parts when ellie’s just thinking to herself and writing it down. that will be good.
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Person best left Un-named... replies:
October 14th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
i disagree as well here is a little bit of what he can do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3foVFViPxc&feature=related just for all u ppl that think he will stuff it
In my opinion, I strongly believe that the cast for the males are too old. Why can’t they be REAL country kids! It would give a better atmosphere to the movie because you wouldn’t relate the actor to his other shows and movies. Plus new talent can be discovered. I love these books but some how most movies wreck the book itself. I hope this one turns out good! High hopes. -Anthony
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Loren replies:
October 12th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
i also have high hopes, these books have been a big part of my teenage years pre-ordering them and picking them up asap from the bookstore because i just couldnt wait.
like the harry potter books and twilight im thinking this movie could have a high chance of stuffing up, i just hope the directors and actors have read and reread them as many times as the fans have and realise the pressure they are under to perform
best of luck tho, will be interesting to see the final results
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Please refrain from insulting and threatening people with a different opinion than yours.
There is no need for that, there are enough ways to be critic and remain friendly. So, try to keep it friendly.
On behalf of the staff.
Maarten
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movie buff replies:
September 29th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Calm down, everyone!!! No body knows what these actors really look like or are capable of from one simple photo. Its like passing a death sentence without judgement!!! Is it fair???
In Hollywood, they always cast actors as different nationalities, like Tom Cruise as Nazi, Sean Connery who is a Scot as English (Bond), Russian (Red October), American (Indiana Jones) Zhang Ziyi as Japanes (Geisha). So what is the big deal about their nationalities??
Everyone’s image of these characters is different, we need to be confident in Stuart Beattie’s intepretaions and professionalism. He has more experience and knowledge than all of us!!! More time invested and effort spent than all of us. Yes, we have read the books, yes, we are keen supporters and that makes us passionate about our opinions, but they are NOT always right.
So hold your horses and at least give the actors a fair go in presenting themselves first. Lee looks mysterious and handsome enough to me (the tan can be fixed easily anywhere)and Homer looks rugged enough to me too. My own images of Lee and Homer fit the actors chosen. I have many Asian and Mediterranean friends, many, you can’t really tell where exactly they are from.
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One more thing, the most famous iconic Australian western movie set in a ‘country’ environment wriiten by an Australian legend, Patterson, has to be “Man from a Snowy River’. The movie was an internatinal sucess. Let’s look at the 3 main characters: 1.Tom Burlinson (Born in Toronto, grown up attending Pittwater High School on Sydney’s Northern Beaches).
2. Sigrid Thorton (Born in Canberra, brought up in Brisbane and started her career in London)
3. Kirk Douglas (Born in New York, bred and educated there, say no more)
Conclusion: 1. Not all actors are Australians.
2. None is from the region at all!!!!
P.S. Is our own Nicole Kidman French in Moulin Rouge? or Mel Gibson Scottish in Braveheart or Russell Crowe Itaian (in Gladiator or was Heath Ledger born in Gotham City?? Does it really matter???? Movies are about creating a visual illusion, transforming our inner imagination into visual sensations, so reserve your judgement till your are visually stimulated!!!
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I totally agree!!! Logical and well put. Does it matter if they are from the “farm”?? Plus, how can anyone tell what they really look like from this ONE photo?? May be that’s the whole point, they dont want us to know what they really look like yet, so we dont make any assumptions. Anyway, if I have to make any assumption, then Homer looks tough, level-headed and resourceful in that straight forward confronting gaze and Lee looks complex, introverted with a hidden touch of aggression through that side glance with a deep frown. Chris has that hippy-ish drunk look and Kevin a big-talking arrogant guy pushing himself forward and arms folded to make his point known. Read the subtle body language and facial expressions from these actors, and cant help thinking “Wooo Perfect!!!!” Absolutely Perfect!!! Wait till I see the movie……
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I think they all look great and the people who are judging them on their looks are really wrong, they fit my imaginings on the characters and to those who say that they have to be as “hot” as Robert Patterson obviously have a type and not everyone likes the same thing many “ugly” actors have had really good careers, I mean god Seth Rogen for crying out loud! He’s a scruffy pig really and he is Hollywood famous. I think these guys would do a great job and imagine how you would all feel if you were slammed about your looks when trying to work? Anyway they are supposed to be everyday kids from the country, can you honestly say that you’d actually like to go and see a movie about impossibly gorgeous teenagers from the country? It’s just not believable and I love the fact that they look like normal kids!
Give them a break and if you really are fans then you wouldn’t be dissecting the movie like this before you even sit down and watch it.
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Taylor replies:
October 5th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I agree 100%.
A movie with models cast as everyday country kids would be completely unrealistic.
Besides, actors change their appearance to suit the role they play – ie. Robert Pattinson – and rarely look the same in real life as they do in their movies.
On the whole, I’m pretty happy with the casting, and I’m glad they chose actors who look like normal people.
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When i first saw the lineup of guys i wasn’t convinced that they picked the right ppl for the roles. I read all of your comments and then i enlarged the pic and had another look. Now i’ve changed my mind, i do think they picked the right ppl. I just imagined Kevin with darker hair & not such a pretty boy (as lincoln is) but otherwise good choices all round. If I was Ellie i’d choose Homer over Lee!!!!! in the last two weeks i’ve re-read all 7 TWTWB books & 3 EC books
love it
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Just reading previous comments and responing on the comments that some people were hoping for more attractive characters. I have to disagree. What i loved the most about the books was the way that john marsden described the characters all of them weren’t overly attractive or pretty except for lee and that one of the best qualities of the book as it was more realistic. Real life isn’t full of beautiful and handsome people like the way it’s portrayed in those hollywood movies. it probably doesnt make much sense but it kinda does to me but i guess it’s all in the way we imagined the characters i guess
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Loren replies:
October 12th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
i definately agree renee life isnt made up of beautiful people, but even you pointed out lee was made out to be overly handsome and in this respect i feel they have failed. i think the other actors will be great providing they have read the books but for me part of the mysteriousness surrounding lee is his half thai/half vietnamese heritage and chris pang is too sterotypically chinese for my liking and as it seems many others to
hope they can make it work, am excited to see final results
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Leonie replies:
October 14th, 2009 at 9:35 am
I agree with everything except the part about Lee being overly handsome. No one seems to have thought about the fact that these books have been written through the eyes of Ellie… who is in love with Lee. Of course she’s going to say that he’s attractive! I mean, I think my boyfriend is the most attractive man in the world but a lot of other people wouldn’t say so…
Lee’s beauty could also be inner beauty, yes he can be graceful and have slender fingers… as he’s a great pianist, but his mysterious personality could make him that much more appealing to Ellie…
I’m not slamming your opinion, I just thought it’s another thing to think about
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postman replies:
October 14th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
That’s a really good point, the entire book is written from Ellie’s point of view and no one else ever says Lee is beautiful. So you are absolutely right, Lee is only handsome in Ellie’s eyes. Plus, Lee was probably one of the very few Asians in Wirrawee and may be his unusual and exotic looks are intepreted by Ellie as ‘beautiful’, whereas he could be very ordinary looking to another.
Most Thai and Vietnamese have Chinese background and the simple fact that his name is LEE indicates that his family had a strong Chinese connection, by the spelling, probably Cantonese.
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Loren replies:
October 21st, 2009 at 10:00 am
Totally hadnt thought of it from that perspective and i agree but as i have said in other comments based on first looks i dont see him as the image myself and many others (based on comments) created of lee, i wish him all the best in portraying the character and hope the movie turns out great, if the acting and portrail of lee is good then i speak for myself in saying i wont care what he looks like
the tomorrow book where the first books i ever read. i lernt to read in year 10 and have been waiting for a movie ever since. i think the carsting is good but not perfect as noting can be. i agree with some of the stuff about Lincoln Lewis being a bit to pretty. but it will be fun to see him cumble in burning for revenge. his fall for grace will be better for his pretty boy looks. i mean he suppose to fall apart so who cares if he look pretty when he’s a cowarg.
lee look good enough and im sure the guy can be fordard, sleezy, queit and mysterious all that stuff is not looks it personalty.
the guy playing Homer is greek looking enough and it’s not to hard to be an ass but it will hard to be a good guy pretending to be an ass. but i do hope that they can pull off being golden polpe as ellie calls them in E.C. excpt Kevin of couse.
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I think Lincoln Lewis as Kevin is great, I hate home&away but just from that photo he looks like a good kevin. No offense to the actor, but Lee is meant to be Vietmanese and like tanned and quite good looking. He does not fit the role at all, the actor playing Homer better cut his hair or I will completley hate him, he does not fit for Homer Yannos. The actor playing Chris is alright but I imagined him way better in the book.
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doug replies:
October 13th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
again i have to disagree about lee. i have seen chris pang act he will do the part justice.
as will i believe the other persons chosen will.
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spot on replies:
October 14th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
spot on, Doug, I have just checked out Chris Pang on youtube, he is perfect. He has that mysterious, dark, hidden angry look. That ‘dark’ personality Chris Pang can delivere as intended by Marsden is far more improtant than the cheap fake ‘dark’ skin anyone can get instantly these days.
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Person best left Un-named... replies:
October 15th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
i rekon chris pang actually does fit it quite well because i saw him on youtube and he was absoulutley brilliant. i have no doubt he will do the the movie justice. go twtwb!
Who really cares who’s playing who. Maybe we’ve seen them act before and we think they’re crap and maybe we don’t think they look right for the part. But we’ve never seen them in their roles in ‘Tomorrow’ so I don’t think we can really judge them until we do. I’m sure some of us who might be a bit upset with the casting now, will change our minds when we see the movie. Right now all I care about is the fact that they’re making the movie, and hanging out for the day I get to see it
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i totally agree with your comments
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i loved the books and have always wanted them to be turned into a film!
i cant wait!
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Guess What Guys Im Going To Be
An Extra In This Movie
Yay : )
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Jesse replies:
October 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Congratz
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Congratulations Kaylaa!
All the best and I hope that you’ll have a wonderfull time.
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Hey Guys I Am Trying To Find Out How I Can Audition For Gavin If They Make All The Books Into Movies (which they should) Anyone Know How I Might Be Able To Get An Audition In The Future?
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it is so xcititing to have a movie made in my home town of raymond terrace i hav’nt read the books yet about the film tomorrow the day before the war began but i have been watching them film it and to be honest its somthing my 3 kids an i will properly never xperience again i have a few photo’s jus 4 keep sake so my 3 kids can look bck on and be proud that they got to xperience somthing amazing but the best thing ever is that we have a friend who’s house will be in the movie as it is the pretend pub 4 the film
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I love this book series, and I think these 4 guys will be great to play the characters. I’m just hoping that the movie will follow the book, and not turn bad and stupid, like so many other book to movie adaptions. But i hope this will be just as awesome as the books,, good luck!
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Damn at first I thought Andy Ryan was going to be Homer as thats pretty much what he looks like in my head .. kinda mischievous, but oh well. At least Lee looks pretty spot on. They are all a bit pretty-boyish for my liking, I would have liked more hardy outback kinda guys personally.
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sunny kangaroo replies:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Hey, I totally agree, Lee looks spot on, he looks great, in fact, all of them look really spot on, all the effort in casting has paid off, well done, casting guys. This movie will rewrite Australian movie history, it will be the turning point and the pivotal movie that takes Aussie movies from ‘good’ to the ‘best’ in the world. Go, TWTWB!!!
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OH MY GOD! I can’t wait! this is the coolest thing ever, I’m going to love this better than twilight! I’ve never watched Home and Away, but I think his great! I literally posted this on my myspace! I’ve only read the first book too! They did the best job casting!! I mean Caitlin & Phoebe?! And that guy from As the bell rings! AND Lincolns really attractive! I love it how Lee is asian and Chris is greek! this is so cool, I LOVE THIS!
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Oh yeah,
I admit that Lee guy isn’t the most attractive, but his cool! I can’t wait, I bet heaps that these movies will literally rewrite Aussie History, for everything! Films, Aussie 21st Century Life, books, you name it! THIS CASTING IS PURE GENIUS!!
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doogyboy replies:
November 17th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
i agree the casting is absolute genius.
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No exactly how i imagined….but i think the movie will still turn out great!!!!
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The guy who plays Homer acted DREADFULLY on ‘As the Bell Rings’. If he hasn’t gotten any better since then… the movie’s going to be a bit of a fail whenever Homer is onscreen, I’m sorry to say
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confused_frog replies:
November 18th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
sophie you cant really compare this role with a role on As the bell rings, a children’s show based on the young american demographic. if he’d been on round the twist i doubt you’d be saying the same thing.
i know deniz will be great as homer, i can say he’s a great actor.
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WazzuMan replies:
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Think about it. If he couldn’t act, he wouldn’t have got the part as the second most important character.
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thy r all gud realy well dne ppl who r makin the movies!
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Who the hell thought Lee looked like that? I thought he was supposed to have some form of sex appeal with the aussie ladies not the asian ones!! What in the world would Elle see in him exactly? The book would have to be re-written so that Elle has to choose between Homer and Kevin because Lee does not fit sex appeal at all! I thought that Lee was supposed to have tanned skin with manly features? This guys a scrawny little nerd asian with no appeal to the females what so ever! Make lee more like Daniel Henney (Xmen Origins: Wolverine) and you have your self a Lee with sex appeal! Sorry Chris Pang but you just dont fit the profile! Nasty!
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WazzuMan replies:
November 25th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I don’t think the initial attraction to Ellie was his body or face. It was Lee’s mind. The rest kind of came after she decided she liked him.
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when will it come out??
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WazzuMan replies:
November 25th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
No official date has been announced yet. We originally thought it would be a June/July release but higher members of the board are starting to a little later in August or September maybe. We do know that filming is almost over, finishing up with studio filmiing, I believe I heard. No other details.
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WazzuMan replies:
March 10th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
September 2
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Actors are similar to what I had in mind – however I trust Beattie will make a master piece outa this.
I just hope this doesn’t turn into a huge screw up like Twatlight. :S
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Lee's fan replies:
January 13th, 2010 at 2:40 am
Chris Pang background is actually tawainese from Melbourne. My brother use to go to the same highschool as he did.. his quite tall for an asian and I reckon his been working out for the role coz he use to be skinny as! LOL. Wasnt very popular, He has a sorta lame personality and is forever trying to crack into the aussie showbiz. His getting a hot body though!! I know his on FB and Twitter!
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Am I the only one who thinks Chris Pang is really good looking? Its just on this picture he looks awkward!
On youtube, twitter and stuff, he’s hott!
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Tessa replies:
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I know! And besides, he doesn’t even look that bad in this picture! People gotta stop baggin the cast, we haven’t even seen them perform yet!
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i agree that ppl are being a little harsh, but i imagined that lee was a bit hotter, chris was a bit skinnier, and um, isn’t kevin sposed to be the oldest? he looks like the youngest here. Homer is pretty good though. btw, fi is supposed to be a bit paler and i imagined her with blonde hair….
thats all i have to complain about though, otherwise, they did a pretty good job
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Paige Adelaide replies:
March 8th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Notice that your key phrase is “I imagined”, emphasis on the word “I”. This is your interpretation and the people who set the cast obviously differ from your vision.
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Tim replies:
March 8th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Isn’t this mean to be a place where you can leave comments and opinions without being heclked? Everyone should just calm down
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Paige Adelaide replies:
March 11th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Who is riled up? Nobody by the looks of things.