If Rose were a film, who would play lead roles?

If A Rose for the Crown were to be made into a motion picture, and you were the casting director, who would you cast in the lead roles?

  • Kate
  • Richard
  • Jack
  • Margaret

Comments

Scott said…
Keira Knightley for Kate!
November 22, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Dar said…
Kate Winslet for Kate. She has the strength that is needed for a character such as Kate.
April 30, 2008 at 4:24 AM
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