[melissa_in_ga]

I had forgotten about that. I knew he played him, but never saw it. Okay, Jeremy Irons.

And I definitely agree as upthread - Roland, Eddie, Susannah and Jake are absolutely key to making the whole thing work.

Thandie Newton is a good thought for Susannah, but she’s very delicate of face. Susannah, with her split personality merging into one sensitive yet mean-ass black woman would have to have stronger features.

[Joe 6-pack]

And I like Ian McShane too much to stick him as Jonas. He'd make a good Steven Deschaines.

You need to recast Jonas ;-)