The woman is 39. Min is supposed to be a bit older than Rand but geez that's overblown. She looks much more like an Aes Sedai than what I'd ever envision Min as. Really thought they messed up the casting with this one
That number has been thrown around a lot today but I’ve not found any reliable source for it. Only thing I could find was graduation from college in 2011 (so 9 years later she might be around 31?). But she was also playing a teenager 6 years ago. Actors are cast to play different ages all the time. Actor playing Logain is also much older than Logain was written to be. With things like this I think we have to wait and see.
This might be one of my least favorite castings so far, after Thom. I dunno, I can get the vibe from most of the other castings, but I just don't see Min in this one.
Thanks for the quick casting info! Going by her range of roles, she should have no problem channeling Min. Kae pulls off the short dark haired, exotic all knowing look I always saw in Min. I can't wait to watch your spoiler Min video! Also I'm liking the natural lighting and background in your new studio setup!
Great video! Do you have some insider information or were you just super prepared for this and rushed to do the "casting" portion? Also, thanks for the shout-out and link to my video! I'm super excited for this casting and can't wait to see her as Min!
Hmm. I'd always pictured her asian-esque at least. Not mad at this casting at all(if she captures the spirit of Min any way). Not mad at any of the castings for that matter(with the same caveat).
Does anyone know what accents they are going to do for each country or region? I tried to listen to a book on audible but the narrator did a German accent for one of the main characters and I just couldn’t listen to it. I read something that said the accent for Toun and the rest of the Seanchan will have a southern accent? Is this true?
We don’t know yet. There is a dialect coach on the show. Jennifer Cheon Garcia talked about working on an accent for Leane (she’s Canadian and her character will have a different accent). The part about the Seanchan was what Robert Jordan said, he envisioned a Texan accent for them but that doesn’t mean the show will do that.
My absolute least favorite character. When reading I have to stop myself from skipping her scenes with Rand and also her scenes with her fellow foursome (which I'm sure a young Rand would enjoy). Hopefully the series will handle this teenage fantasy in a more realistic way. On another note, this is a fantastic channel and have shared it multiple times. Keep up the great work!
While I’m sad you don’t enjoy Min, I totally agree the show could really work on handling the quad relationship in a much more realistic and nuanced way and I hope they do! Things Rafe Judkins has said at least make me think he is aware of the need to work on the portrayal of Rand and the three women. Thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing the channel, I really appreciate that!
Looks ok to me, and 30's age fine right now, but if show goes for 10 seasons, she will be in forties. Might look a little old for the part then. But the Wheel has weaved.
that's the problem with any long running series (if this one gets to that point). Actors age and the real life tv production timelines usually go beyond the story's timeline. I think the 20 something actors can get away with looking older, but not so with those actors portraying older characters.
The actress while have the basic characteristic of min looks too old to be a 23ish year old girl. Although they can make her look much younger. Also are they gona include the threeway love life of rand in the series.
I like an Asian actress for Min, but someone more like the girl who played Mulan and looks young. For me this is the worst casting I've seen so far, but per usual when watching the show I hope to be proved wrong. Casting directors usually know what they're doing. Still.
Kirkules Son Of Goose I don’t really care about the looks of the actors because Robert Jordon wasn’t that detailed about looks as much as clothing. Lol I care about their performance. Fingers crossing also can’t wait!
... Sigh feminists and wot, even if she was so what do you complain about male characters who are pretty much throw away? Honestly if your that upset about RJ's characterisations go write you're own book
Honestly have no idea what you mean. I didn’t complain about Min’s characterization or anyone else’s here. If you’re referring to the upcoming video I referenced you haven’t seen it yet and have no idea what I will say, so?!
@@ReadingthePattern No Min isn't a sexy lamp but Dena is right down to the massive upset caused over sexy lamp being broken just like A Christmas Story.
oh wow, so fast
Min is my absolute favorite in the early books, and the one I identify with the most throughout. I am so excited!!!
My fav character too cos shes the only woman who isnt a complete ejit. lol.
The woman is 39. Min is supposed to be a bit older than Rand but geez that's overblown. She looks much more like an Aes Sedai than what I'd ever envision Min as. Really thought they messed up the casting with this one
That number has been thrown around a lot today but I’ve not found any reliable source for it. Only thing I could find was graduation from college in 2011 (so 9 years later she might be around 31?). But she was also playing a teenager 6 years ago. Actors are cast to play different ages all the time. Actor playing Logain is also much older than Logain was written to be. With things like this I think we have to wait and see.
Logain isn't dating a near child tho
@@nicolewhite3544 The actor playing Rand is 25. They will be ageing up the cast probably
@@ReadingthePattern It is the only number I've seen at all. Hope its overblown...
@@nicolewhite3544 acting isn't real
This might be one of my least favorite castings so far, after Thom.
I dunno, I can get the vibe from most of the other castings, but I just don't see Min in this one.
Another great video! So glad you were able to post it so quick & look forward to your in-depth character breakdown of Min soon 🎉
Thanks for the quick casting info! Going by her range of roles, she should have no problem channeling Min. Kae pulls off the short dark haired, exotic all knowing look I always saw in Min. I can't wait to watch your spoiler Min video!
Also I'm liking the natural lighting and background in your new studio setup!
Great video! Do you have some insider information or were you just super prepared for this and rushed to do the "casting" portion? Also, thanks for the shout-out and link to my video! I'm super excited for this casting and can't wait to see her as Min!
Good question and I feel the same about Kae Alexander as Min😍 and Sophie Okonedo as Siuan 😍
After watching a bunch of videos with Kae Alexander acting or doing stand up comedy, I'm convinced she'll be a great Min
Never heard of her. An asian Min is not my head canon but she looks the part. About time. Now we need Elayne and aviendha.
I’m expecting Elayne (hopefully soon) but I would guess that Aviendha hasn’t been cast for season 1
Doesn't look the part for me either. Why did they make her Asian?
Hmm. I'd always pictured her asian-esque at least. Not mad at this casting at all(if she captures the spirit of Min any way).
Not mad at any of the castings for that matter(with the same caveat).
cool summary. I haven't seen the actress in anything, but at least she's very beautiful!
Go Min go! So excited!
I'm very happy with the casting. :)
Not a good pick for Min imo.
Another great character profile. She’s my favorite of the Three by far. I love her independence, but also her loyalty.
Not what I expected but I like the casting.
As soon as I saw the name, I thought it sounded familiar from GAME OF THRONES.
I think it’s kinda cool though that most won’t recognize her face from GoT, keeps there from being too many comparisons.
Does anyone know what accents they are going to do for each country or region?
I tried to listen to a book on audible but the narrator did a German accent for one of the main characters and I just couldn’t listen to it.
I read something that said the accent for Toun and the rest of the Seanchan will have a southern accent? Is this true?
We don’t know yet. There is a dialect coach on the show. Jennifer Cheon Garcia talked about working on an accent for Leane (she’s Canadian and her character will have a different accent). The part about the Seanchan was what Robert Jordan said, he envisioned a Texan accent for them but that doesn’t mean the show will do that.
Reading the Pattern wow cool ty for answering so fast!
I like the bookshelf
My absolute least favorite character. When reading I have to stop myself from skipping her scenes with Rand and also her scenes with her fellow foursome (which I'm sure a young Rand would enjoy). Hopefully the series will handle this teenage fantasy in a more realistic way. On another note, this is a fantastic channel and have shared it multiple times. Keep up the great work!
While I’m sad you don’t enjoy Min, I totally agree the show could really work on handling the quad relationship in a much more realistic and nuanced way and I hope they do! Things Rafe Judkins has said at least make me think he is aware of the need to work on the portrayal of Rand and the three women.
Thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing the channel, I really appreciate that!
Jessica Henwick fits my mental image of Min better than Kae does but I won't have any complaints if the latter gives an excellent performance.
Wasn’t familiar with Jessica Henwick, but I see what you mean, she has a good look for Min too
@@ReadingthePattern
Jessica played Nymeria Sand in Game Of Thrones.
Oh!! Totally didn’t recognize her.
Nice. And FAST
Is that a weirwood tree on your shelf? It looks great! Also, love the video!
It is! You can watch a video on the making of it on the channel Potent Printables.
Min is beautiful...Kae is Beautiful... works for me!! Can't wait to see her all Min'ed out. love it.
Looks ok to me, and 30's age fine right now, but if show goes for 10 seasons, she will be in forties. Might look a little old for the part then. But the Wheel has weaved.
that's the problem with any long running series (if this one gets to that point). Actors age and the real life tv production timelines usually go beyond the story's timeline. I think the 20 something actors can get away with looking older, but not so with those actors portraying older characters.
I always thought Min was blonde, was I wrong lol
Min has dark hair and eyes in the books but it’s funny how hard canons can differ sometimes
The actress while have the basic characteristic of min looks too old to be a 23ish year old girl. Although they can make her look much younger. Also are they gona include the threeway love life of rand in the series.
I like an Asian actress for Min, but someone more like the girl who played Mulan and looks young. For me this is the worst casting I've seen so far, but per usual when watching the show I hope to be proved wrong. Casting directors usually know what they're doing. Still.
For my opinion, all casts don't suit as the book mentioned(except moiraine)... and actually it made me so upset :(
She's Perfect! Kae is sooooooooooooooo perfect for my favourite girl man.
Consistency and fidelity to Jordan’s world both out the window. So disappointing.
MIN IS NOT A LAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with you, just wait for my next video! 😉
Why pick an Asian for Min? Makes no sense.
The actress playing her has done stand up which fits Mins character and to be honest Min’s name sounds asian to me. I’m sure she will do a good job!
@@ryansutter9434 her resume looks great and so do all the others but they've screwed up the looks with a few.
Fingers crossed for a good adaptation.
Kirkules Son Of Goose I don’t really care about the looks of the actors because Robert Jordon wasn’t that detailed about looks as much as clothing. Lol I care about their performance. Fingers crossing also can’t wait!
@@ryansutter9434 I hope it's good, after all they did change Nick Fury into a black guy and it worked out amazing.
Lends to the androgynous nature of min, she's got a face that can be played either way
... Sigh feminists and wot, even if she was so what do you complain about male characters who are pretty much throw away? Honestly if your that upset about RJ's characterisations go write you're own book
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Honestly have no idea what you mean. I didn’t complain about Min’s characterization or anyone else’s here. If you’re referring to the upcoming video I referenced you haven’t seen it yet and have no idea what I will say, so?!
@@ReadingthePattern I'm not saying you said that but I have read posts about it and I just think the topic is just tiresome
@@anthonycrayne2835 but amusingly you didn't correct the first your, if you're going to be a spelling nazi, be thorough
@@ReadingthePattern No Min isn't a sexy lamp but Dena is right down to the massive upset caused over sexy lamp being broken just like A Christmas Story.
if they cast harambe as galad . wot fans would clap.. come on. stop mess it up
Poor choice diversity ruining it
She is far too old to be Min.