Crucible Characters

Naomie Harris: Tituba

In the play The Crucible, I have decided to cast Naomie Harris as Tituba. She is described as a black slave from Barbados who supposedly knows some magic. Naomie Harris has played Calypso, a sea goddess in Pirates of the Caribbean. She can be very mysterious and very magical. She knows how to play here part. She could very easily be the person who leads the girls in the summoning and dancing. She could come up with the lie about the devil and go on with it.

                  Johnny Depp: Reverend John Hale

For Reverend John Hale, I have selected Johnny Depp. Reverend John Hale is described as a witchcraft expert. He is the minister of a neighboring town of Salem called Beverly. Johnny Depp can solely believe in his role and could make it seem like he really believes all this stuff, unless he already does, then it would be easier.

Jack Black: Thomas Putnam

Jack Black has played many roles throughout his career. Many of those being rich people. I believe that Jack Black would adapt well to the role of Thomas Putnam. Being described as a wealthy land owner, Thomas Putnam has a lot of influence in the village of Salem. I feel Jack Black could create that presence. Especially with his role in King Kong.

Julie Andrews: Goody Rebecca Nurse

I feel that Julie Andrews should play Rebecca Nurse. She is an older, likable charitable woman, just like Rebecca Nurse. Rebecca is described as the mother of 11 children, grandmother of 26 and well known for her charity. Julie Andrews could easily play this stern, older, wise, charitable woman.

Viggo Mortenson: John Proctor

                                                                    

 For John Proctor, I have chosen to cast Viggo Mortenson. I believe if he grows his hair out a bit, he would make a good farmer. Like the picture to the left. He is a serious looking man who looks sensible. He is a man who can get a job done. His cast in Lord of the Rings was very convincing and I believe he would make a good farmer.


Bette Davis: Abigail "Abby" Williams

I believe that Bette Davis would make a wonderful Abby. She can look like a sweet girl but can go right back to bad in an instant. She can give you that look and expression of just cruelty but go back to being sweet at a moments notice.








Emma Thompson: Goody Ann Putnam

Emma Thompson is a good choice for Goody Ann Putnam because of some of her previous rolls. She had played "Professor Trelawney" on Harry Potter. She had some freak out moments on there, and I think she should bring it here. Ann Putnam had 7 babies die right after birth and now she is kind of possessed with it. She believes some of the townswomen who delivered her babies are witches. She would make a good Ann Putnam.



Kate Winslet: Marry Warren

Kate Winslet has a look that can be taken two ways. One is going with the crowd and her friends, but she is one who tells the truth when she needs to and says what's right and what's wrong. She would make a very good Marry Warren.








Meryl Streep: Goody Elizabeth Proctor

I believe that Meryl Streep would make a good Elizabeth Proctor. She is a nice lady but you don't want to cross her. She could be a good Mrs. Proctor being married to John Proctor also. They would do well together but not get along completely.








Russel Crowe: Reverend Samuel Parris

I believe that Russel Crowe should play Reverend Samuel Parris. Russel Crowe has a leadership aura about him and people like to follow that. He also played in the movie gladiator which shows he can also have a wild side. He would make a very good Reverend.