​​Powerless Dream Cast: The Best Choices to Play Paedyn, Kai, Kitt & More

Paedyn Gray (Freya Allan) 

Freya Allan is a no-brainer to play Powerless’ headstrong, fiery protagonist, Paedyn Gray. The young actress definitely has the look, as Paedyn is known for her piercing blue eyes and long, silver hair — traits Allan embodied while portraying Ciri on Netflix’s The Witcher. 

Additionally, Allan has proven her acting prowess in the fantasy genre and the similarities between Ciri and Paedyn are uncanny, making her an ideal choice for the role. Honorable mention goes to Sophie Turner.

Kai Azer (Damian Hardung) 

OK, hear us out on this one: Damian Hardung would be the perfect Kai with some dyed black hair. The German actor has a regal look to him with his striking facial features, but he’s also got the brooding demeanor that Prince Kai is known for. 

Anyone who has seen Hardung in Amazon Prime’s Maxton Hall will get it — his abs and chiseled jawline alone make him our top candidate to play Kai.

Kitt Azer (Noah LaLonde) 

Lauren Roberts has said that Nicolas Galitzine would make a great Kitt, but when the heir to Ilya was described as a blonde-haired beauty with green eyes, we immediately thought of Noah LaLonde. The My Life With the Walter Boys heartthrob also has a princely look, and he and Hardung could easily pass as brothers. 

Adena (Antonia Gentry) 

Paedyn’s best friend Adena is full of light with her endless optimism and bubbly personality. Physically, the budding seamstress is said to have brown curly hair, beautiful brown eyes and warm brown skin. With this description in mind, we thought Ginny & Georgia star Antonia Gentry would be the perfect fit. The young actress’ smile alone could light up a room. 

King Edric (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) 

Kitt bears a striking resemblance to his father, so Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldu, who looks like an older LaLonde, is hands down our top pick to play King Edric. The king is also a tyrant and a generally terrible person, a role that Coster-Waldau can certainly portray given his tenure as Jaime Lannister on Game of Thrones.

Queen Myla (Liv Tyler) 

Queen Myla’s physical attributes have yet to be discussed in detail, but we know that Kai gets his looks from her, rather than his father. She’s also been described as graceful and soft-spoken, so we couldn’t think of a better choice for the queen than the ethereal Liv Tyler. The actress has plenty of experience in the fantasy genre as well, having portrayed the elven queen Arwen in all three of the Lord of the Rings films. 

Jax (Niles Fitch)

Kai and Kitt’s adoptive little brother Jax is described as having dark skin, a lanky build and a boyish smile. While Jax was one of the more difficult characters to cast, we think This Is Us alum Niles Fitch could take on the role. At 6′ tall and 23 years old, he definitely has the right physical presence for Jax and is close enough in age to play the teenager. Additionally, Fitch’s experience on This Is Us showcases his ability to bring depth and warmth to his characters, qualities that align perfectly with Jax’s personality.

Andy (Abigail Cowen) 

Of the Elites competing in the Purging Trials, Andy is the most welcoming to Paedyn. The redheaded shapeshifter is the cousin of Kai and Kitt, and she immediately befriends Paedyn when the latter arrives at the palace. In addition to her red hair, Andy wears a nose ring, which only amplifies our impression of her as a total force to be reckoned with. 

Who better to play Paedyn’s new friend than Abigail Cowen, whose role as Bloom on Fate: The Winx Saga proves that she’d be able to bring the fierce yet friendly Andy to life.

Blair (Dove Cameron)  

Blair is the ultimate mean girl in the first book. Having grown up with Kitt and Kai, she immediately feels threatened by Paedyn and uses her telekinesis to torment her.

With her sharp features, Dove Cameron has the look of someone you do not want to mess with. Plus, we already know she can rock Blair’s violet hair given her turn as Mal in Disney’s Descendants

Braxton (Mitchell Edwards)  

Braxton is another Elite competing in the Purging Trials, and he is a Brawny, meaning he possesses superhuman strength. He’s got an athletic build and dark skin, so we thought Mitchell Edwards, who plays football star Cam Watkins on the CW’s All American and All American: Homecoming, would be a great fit to play the intimidating Brawny. Plus, his role as an antagonist on All American aligns well with Braxton being one of Kai and Paedyn’s biggest threats in the Trials. 

Sadie (Kiana Madeira) 

Sadie has the ability to clone herself, making her a fierce competitor in the Trials. She is described as having warm skin, and although she’s technically an enemy of Paedyn and Kai, she seems to have a good heart. 

For Sadie, we picked Kiana Madeira, who has plenty of experience in the fantasy/sci-fi genre. The Canadian actress has appeared in Netflix’s The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Syfy’s Dark Matter, and more. 

Ace (Alex Fitzalan)

Ace is easily one of Paedyn’s biggest enemies in the first book. Although he also comes from the slums, he wastes no time showing his disdain for Paedyn when they both arrive at the palace for the Trials. Ace can create illusions, and he uses his power to continually mess with Paedyn’s mind. 

He’s got a pompous attitude, brown hair that he styles “neatly on his head,” and cold, green eyes. If you saw Season 2 of Amazon Prime’s The Wilds, in which Alex Fitzalan portrayed the psychopath Seth Novak, then you know the actor would make a convincing Ace.

Hera (Shira Haas)

Hera is the third contestant from the slums competing in the Purging Trials, along with Paedyn and Ace. She is a Veil, which grants her the ability to become invisible. We don’t know much about her physical attributes, but she is incredibly shy — though definitely not to be underestimated. 

Unorthodox star Shira Haas is exactly who we picture as Hera, given her petite frame and quiet, introspective demeanor.

Lenny (Kit Connor) 

Lenny is an undercover Resistance member who is posing as an Imperial in the king’s palace. By the second book, Lenny and Paedyn have formed a tight-knit friendship, and the former has become an integral part of the Resistance’s movement. 

The Mundane has red hair and a goofy personality, which instantly makes us think of Kit Connor. The Heartstopper star shares Lenny’s lovable disposition and his charming good looks.

Calum (Rhys Ifans) 

Calum is still a bit of a mystery to us readers. In the first book, the tall, blonde-haired Mindreader is portrayed as the leader of the Resistance, but in book two, he appears to be working as an advisor for Kitt. While his intentions are still unclear, we couldn’t think of a better actor to take on Calum than Rhys Ifans, whose role as Otto Hightower on House of Dragons demonstrates his ability to portray both a leader and a political advisor. 

Leena (Jenna Ortega) 

Leena is another member of the Resistance, and while we don’t know much about her yet, we do know that she’s got long, black hair and warm skin. In the second book, Paedyn describes her as “tiny and terrifying,” and if that doesn’t sound like Jenna Ortega, what does?  

Finn (Noah Jupe) 

Finn is an Ordinary just like Paedyn, and he’s the first member of the Resistance she came into contact with. He’s a young boy with curly brown hair and brown eyes, which is a near-perfect description of The Quiet Place’s Noah Jupe. 

Makoto (Harry Collett)

Makoto “Mak” Khitan was introduced in the novella Powerful, which delves into Adena’s backstory, and we suspect that he will have a larger role in the upcoming third book. Like Kai, Mak is a Wielder, meaning he has access to every power that exists. Unlike the prince, however, Mak grew up in the slums, abandoned by his parents at a young age. 

He now works as a blacksmith, which is how he met Adena while Paedyn was away during the Purging Trials. Mak has long legs and long, black hair with a silver streak in it, so our minds immediately went to Harry Collett. Since Adena and Mak’s love story is one of the sweetest in the series, we believe the young British actor, who is currently making viewers swoon on Season 2 of House of the Dragons, is the perfect choice for the role of Mak. 

Tealah (Tayshia Adams) 

Although she’s not an actress, we think Tayshia Adams is the perfect person to play Tealah, the effervescent host of the Purging Trials. When Paedyn detailed the hostess’ gleaming white teeth and brown eyes, we couldn’t picture anyone else in the role. The Bachelorette alum would need to wear a wig to replicate Tealah’s unique, teal-colored hair, but even their names are similar!