Alright we’re going in order from least major character to most major :)
9) Chester McKee: Asa Butterfield
(this was the pic i thought was most fitting)
PROS:
- twink.
- cute little glasses
- has been in historical dramas before
CONS
- british :(
- a little young? (28)
8) Meyer Wolfsheim: Robert Cuccioli
PROS:
- dude just look at him
- that’s Meyer wolfsheim
- has the voice I think of when I think of meyer
- has played MANY morally grey / villain characters before
- also not to brag but i just saw him in fiddler on the roof last week and im obsessed
CONS:
- usually does live theater, but he’s also been in film
7) George Wilson: Cameron Britton
PROS:
- has done historical films before
- again, just look at him
CONS
- gen don’t know if he could play a guy with hatred in his heart for anyone
- scratch that he played ed kemper
6) Myrtle Wilson: Sophie Turner
PROS
- redhead
- she’s done historical dramas before
- um…pretty
CONS
- british :(
- too young? (29)
5) Jordan Baker: Maya Hawke
PROS:
- idk bro this is just how jordan looks in my head
- god she is so pretty and gives off lesbian vibes like jordan (even though she’s not, she’s bi)
- she’s done historical dramas before
CONS
- literally none she’s perfect and my wife
4) Tom Buchanan: Aaron Taylor-Johnson
PROS:
- bc of previous roles it is clear he can play a raging asshole
- he just looks like tom bro idk
- has done period dramas before
CONS:
- british :(
3) Daisy Buchanan: Lily James
PROS
- has done historical dramas (including downton abbey - my favorite show, which takes place in the 20s)
- she’s been in another classic adaptation (pride and prejudice and zombies)
CONS
- british :(
2) Nick Carraway: Logan Lerman
PROS:
- has been in historical dramas before
- really good at making me emotional
CONS:
- not gay enough?? i can’t think of any
AND FINALLY, my many ideas for who should
1) Jay Gatsby
Callan Mcauliffe
PROS:
- has done period dramas before
- very very handsome
- played young gatsby in the 2013 movie
CONS:
- australian (but his american accent is just fine)
Dev Patel
PROS:
- has done period dramas before
- v v handsome
- literally this IS @vincent-is-vintage ‘s gatsby
- reminds me of Self Made Boys gatsby
CONS:
- I don’t think there are any but some people might be upset he’s POC? I really don’t gaf tho i’ve always thought of him as poc bc of the whole building a new persona for himself and it could add another layer of depth for like…problems around passing as white?