So. Sophie Beckett was cast.
Was I disappointed at first?
A bit.
That’s the thing with adaptations:
while the story can and will always be altered in some ways, my trust goes for the physical descriptions.
When you start reading a book or even finish it, your brain visualises the story and all it contains — be it the landscapes, houses, or the characters themselves. It can even imagine sounds and expressions. Imagination has no limits.
So when the adaption comes, you want some a reminder of the story/world you know.
We need references: to recognise the characters and places we know. The names, even.
I think that’s why I want blonde Sophie so bad.
In my humble opinion, Lily James IS book!Sophie. And while I accepted that she wouldn’t be chosen for the role because hello, she already played Cinderella… well, she is perfect.
Seeing the actress that would bring that great character on screen wasn’t who I expected, clearly.
Because she isn’t blonde.
So what? Wigs and colour exist lmfao
But can we trust show runners with that anymore?
No way in hell anyone would expect a ginger or brunette Daenerys, right? No one. Don’t get me started on the lack of lilac eyes, this one detail is an heresy (D&D hated fantasy apparently, sigh.)
Why did that one detailed mattered that much?
I believe I figured out the answer:
Sophie Beckett is a sunshine.
Be it figuratively, in her personality and outlook on life, as well as her physical traits. She’s blonde, her happiness radiates genuinely and shamelessly… she’s kind, too. And strong. And fierce.
All those traits can be associated with the sun, indeed. And the sun is quite golden, or orange and red if you want to be more specific? xD
And I watched pictures of Yerin Ha again.
Adorable, for sure.
I don’t know her at all, but I’m hoping that she will get to interpret the beloved character that is Sophie and make us say « wow, that’s Sophie! ». That even if I am not seeing Lily James on my screen, the character will be well represented.
Benophie being my favourite ship, I am also hoping for a magical chemistry between the actors ;D
In any case, congratulations to Yerin and may she enjoy her role and season! It is really awaited by many of us, so it’s only fair that she gets to love it as well and be proud of herself.
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