Thoughts on Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments

So finally the long awaited premiere episode aired. I was a bit nervous that because it was on Freeform (formerly ABC family) that it would come up lacking; however I was pleasantly surprised. I knew that there would be some changes and they played very well. I am the most excited about Luke Garroway's character, because it's a little more of a believable angle; at least for a tv show. I am also excited about the change of Maureen. If you've read the books you will know just how annoying she was. So this slight change her is very welcomed. Of course, we still know she is in love with Simon (just look at the lovey dovey look she throws him during the concert scene). 

I know that several "fans" of the series are going to take the time time to really rip the TV show apart. Well, not I. I absolutely loved everything about it. Including the change in the casting. 

With the movie, I took serious issue with Alec and Isabelle. I did not feel a connection between them and they did not even look like they could be brother and sister. This go round I feel that Emeraude is the perfect Isabelle. She embodies her very well. I am also happy with Matthew as Alec. As for our main character Clary; Kat was a pleasant surprise and she really did a great job of Capturing Clary's innocence. 

What I was really worried about was Dom Sherwood's portrayal of Jace. As a fan of the movie, I found Jamie Bower's Jace to be spot on. But Dom was VERY GOOD. I can not wait to see him deliever some of Jace's famous lines. 

All in all; I think Freeform did good by the content and I believe more people will be attracted to the books because of the show. (Or at least I hope so). I really can't wait to see what happens with it over the next few weeks! 

The Shadowhunter Cast; what we know so far....

I will have to admit that as the cast is announced I grow more and more excited. I can not wait to see who is cast for Magnus Bane; who is one of my favorite supporting characters in the series. Here are some fan mashups that some of my friends have posted on Facebook and reposted on Tumblr (none of these photos are mine) 

Hello Clary Fray; your looking pretty bad ass! Clary will be played by Katherine McNamara.

Well Hello there Jace Wayland. Jace will be played by Dominic Sherwood. Honestly I am excited and open to this change. Dominic looks like he will be perfect for the role.

Next up is Isabelle Lightwood....this casting was interesting. Mainly because she is what I pictured. The Izzy from City of Bones (movie) was not at all what I pictured. The beautiful Miss Lightwood will be played by Emeraude Toubia. 

Well Hello Simon Lewis. I was a little Leary of this one; because the Simon from the movie was absolutely perfect. After seeing the actor, Alberto Rosende, with glasses I was sold. I can not wait to see what he does with Simon. 

Last but not least; and by far the most interesting casting was that of actor Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway. This was particularly interesting (and a tad perplexing) due to the fact that Luke was played by a Caucasian actor in the movie. Luke's character will also get a slight change from the book. Instead of being a bookstore owner he will be a NYPD detective. Which makes so much more sense when I actually took the time to think about it. 

I can honestly say that as of right now I am happy with the casting. Of course McG (the producer of the show) has a few more characters to cast but so far he  (with the help of Cassandra Clare) is doing an amazing job. I will be posting like crazy about the show as more news comes to light. Please feel free to let me know what you think about the castings.