Another fantasy series adaptation is coming to television. And no, it’s not the one we’re all thinking of. Or at least, it’s not just that one. Instead, Sony is said to be developing Jennifer L. Armentrout‘s series of books, including From Blood and Ash for television. The project will be developed as an ongoing series that will include five books in the series: From Blood and Ash, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, The Crown of Gilded Bones, The War of Two Queens, and A Soul of Ash and Blood, according to Deadline.
The high fantasy series follows Poppy, who has been living an isolated life while waiting for her Ascension. But Poppy would rather fight back than prepare to be judged by the gods. And then, there’s a boy. Because there’s always a boy. Except in this case, it’s one honor-bound to ensure her Ascension. Duty or love? Worse yet, duty or her kingdom? What will Poppy choose? Or is there another way?
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It’s a little too early for casting news, but with an expanding universe set to be adapted, here’s who we think should play Poppy, Hawke, and the rest of the main characters in the From Blood and Ash series.
Known for Riversale, Petsch would excel in a fantasy-minded role, but one that would allow her to take center stage. Plus, she’s a big enough name that she would be a draw, but not so big that people would not be able to imagine her as Poppy. And considering that she doesn’t have anything big going on right now, she would likely be available at the perfect time. She’s a little older than Poppy, but she can pull off younger pretty easily.
Chris Wood has become a popular dreamcast for Hawke recently, and we can see why. He might skew a little too old for the role if they were actually casting according to the character’s real ages, but he’d fit perfectly with Petsch and Hollywood rarely cares about casting according to age as long as an actor can pull off the age range. He is probably too busy, though, considering he has just been cast alongside his wife Melissa Benoist in a new NBC project. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely out of the realm of possibility. There are, indeed, offers Wood might be inclined not to refuse.
The Duke himself from Bridgerton, Regé-Jean Page might find this fantasy series more to his liking than that romance once. And though he has had some big projects since his breakthrough role, this would be his biggest one. Plus, there’s something to be said about job security, which a TV show gives you. That, however, might be a drawback for Regé-Jean Page, who didn’t seem all that interested in being tied down for Bridgerton.
Better known for Outer Banks, Madison Bailey would be perfect for Tawny Lyon. And with Outer Banks set to end with Season 5, she’d be right on time to step into a new role, and with From Blood and Ash being so different from Outer Banks, it would be a great choice for Bailey, who would surely not want to be typecast as Kiara.
Known for Outlander, the actor would be perfect for the stern but caring father figure of Vikter. He’s, after all, already played that role before and he was a fan-favorite even when his character wasn’t even all that likeable at times.
If there’s one person who feels perfect for one character in this series it’s Christina Hendricks, who fits the description of Queen Isbeth, aka the Blood Queen or Queen Ileana to a “t.” And if the series is going to work, well, the villains have to be perfect too, don’t they?
