[Narkalui]

Yes but is he capable of an english accent? I find it absolutley impossible to imagine any Gemmel Character with an Amrican accent.

I think many people condider only the aesthetics of a character, and disregard real actor's ability to expand into a role... Consider Lord of The Rings: yes many people didn't like the look of the film or the changes in the narrative but in terms of casting it it was spot on (except in my book for Sean Astin who for me almost ruined the trilogy) and who would have picked the cast ten years ago? When news of the film were first floated on the net I heard many people saying that Sean Connery would make a good Gandalf when I can't think of anyone worse. And who would have picked McCellan, not me thats for sure. And yet he was perfect!

Lets think: who has the acting skill to make a role their own, to fill a character's boots almost literally (because that's what actors do!)? Vin Dielsel may look the part for Skilgannon but does he have the talent and range to convince? I doubt it, in fact White Wolf and Swords of Night and Day - a duology starring Vin Diesel would surely break my heart and make me think 'Dear God! How dare they!!" And I'm sure Gemmel himself would turn in his grave at the prospect!