Reasons why Babe Tanatat is perfect for the lead role in a live-action adaptation of "The Prime Minister's Disguise
He's gorgeous. A sublime face and perfect proportions. Let's be real—half the role is already sold on visuals alone, and Babe delivers that effortlessly.
The duality. His androgynous features can shift from feminine to masculine with ease, which is essential for a character who has to pass as both the Prime Minister and a concubine. In the manhua, it's established that he and his sister have identical faces—the only difference is height. Unlike other actors who'd need veils or heavy CGI to hide their face while disguised as a woman, Babe can simply switch sides of the spectrum with the right hairstyle and minimal makeup. That's not just convenient—it's canon-accurate.
His acting ability + the chemistry with his on-screen partner Billy. Together, they'd make the perfect duo to bring this comedic mix-up between the emperor and his prime minister/concubine to life—without it feeling like a cheap joke, unlike other adaptations.
And let's not forget—they're Thai. That means we could get an uncensored adaptation, full romance between the leads included. No faded kisses, no "close friends" label. Just the story as it was meant to be told.
Babe Tanatat for Prime Minister (and concubine). Who else agrees?