Character: Aishani
Casting Choice: Morena Baccarin
"Aishani Serra Sarasvati al'Nor is a highly skilled houri, trained
specifically in the tradition of Kathak dance. The actress Morena Baccarin, as
seen in the similar role of Inara on the television series "Firefly"
embodies the very quality and appearance of Aishani."
Character: Bhuvan
Casting Choice: Aamir Khan
"Bhuvan is an overall cheerful, optimistic, and hopeful Varati, with a strong streak of curiosity and an even stronger desire to be useful and creative. Though capable of steely determination and intensity when it is called for, Bhuvan prefers to be open and friendly with people of all races."
Character: Daya
Casting Choice: Sonali Bendre
"Daya is a dusky Healer with a mysterious but kind face. Sonali has the perfect look for the shechah, up to and including her smoky gaze and dark hair."
Character: Ester
Casting Choice: Isha Kopikar
"Ester is the oldest daughter of Sukhvir ibn Fahdlan al'Temjin,
Warlord of Clan Temjin. She has followed in her mother's footsteps and is now a Shechah
Mufti. The Indian actress Isa Kopikar perfectly captures Ester's quiet grace
and playful self-confidence.
"
Character: Jyoti
Casting Choice: Kareena Kapoor
"Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is perfect to play Jyoti, the
seemingly innocent daughter and student of Vayu Khalida Sirat."
Character: Kedar
Casting Choice: Tom Cruise
"Tom Cruise in his youth could've played the Agni-Haidar Janizar
Kedar back in his Haven-years. Twenty years later, an older, matured, but
still as short Tom Cruise would still suit the lieutenant of the Black
Guard. After depicting the last samurai, we know this actor is a warrior at
heart."
Character: Niviah
Casting Choice: Alicia Keys
"Pale gold of eye, with an fey aura about her, Niviah bint-Valin al'Segal of
Clan alam'Zulyat is a rare beauty, with skin like untainted kaffe and
youthful, smooth features. R&B starlet Alicia Key captures Niviah's fresh
looks perfectly, as well as her intense vibe."
Character: Rajni
Casting Choice: Charisma Carpenter
"Of all the women considered, Charisma Carpenter, lately of Angel fame,
fits Rajni best. She has the fiery, somewhat entitled air that Rajni
carries herself with, and she's got exactly the right look."
Character: Sahara
Casting Choice: Monica Bellucci
"A trained houri, Sahara has arrived in Parnassus after the death of her mahram at the request of her clan. Considering Sahara's profession, the sultry Monica Bellucci was thought to be the perfect casting choice."
Character: Varad
Casting Choice: Michael Praed
"From the 1984 Robin Hood television series, Michael Praed was chosen as the best actor for Varad-Niamh Gitanjali bin Mazat, a priest of the Atarvani and Imam of Irha-Esh. Of course, he'd have to be wearing red instead of green... but you get the idea."
Character: Vayu
Casting Choice: Gary Oldman
"Able to grin like a boy one moment and hurl withering insults the
next, Vayu could only be played by the master of schizophrenic casting, Gary
Oldman."
Character: Zeyd
Casting Choice: Vin Diesel
"Muscle-bound freak Vin Diesel is perfectly appropriate for the equally muscle-bound, equally freakish Master of Mercenaries for Clan Al'Samar-- Zeyd ibn Wajih al'Mutabir."
