As Holden Caulfield... Logan Lerman
Logan Lerman was a perfect fit for the main character, Holden's, role because in other movies that he has appeared in he is the "shy boy". His personality perfectly fits the personality of Holden Caulfield's because Holden does not fit in to his surroundings. Lerman has appeared in the films: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" based on the novel, "Hoot", "Percy Jackson" and many more.
Logan Lerman was a perfect fit for the main character, Holden's, role because in other movies that he has appeared in he is the "shy boy". His personality perfectly fits the personality of Holden Caulfield's because Holden does not fit in to his surroundings. Lerman has appeared in the films: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" based on the novel, "Hoot", "Percy Jackson" and many more.
As Phoebe Caulfield...Makenzie Foy
Makenzie Foy was chosen to play the role of Phoebe Caulfield because she fit the age bracket, that was ten years old. Makenzie has the look if innocence to her, which is what Holden always saw in her, and what he loved about her, in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye".
Makenzie Foy was chosen to play the role of Phoebe Caulfield because she fit the age bracket, that was ten years old. Makenzie has the look if innocence to her, which is what Holden always saw in her, and what he loved about her, in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye".
As DB Caulfield...Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg was chosen to play DB Caulfield in the film of "The Catcher in the Rye", because we JD Salinger does not tell the reader much about DB in the novel, and Eisenberg has a mysterious look about him, so he was the perfect fit for the role.
As Allie Caulfield...Dakota Sky
Dakota Sky was picked to play the role of the Caulfiel'ds deceased brother, Allie. Dakota was chosen to play this role because as readers we knew that Allie was significantly younger than Holden and DB, so his age bracket seemed perfect. As readers we also knew that Allie had red hair, so Dakota also fit the character of Allie because of his vibrant red hair.
Dakota Sky was picked to play the role of the Caulfiel'ds deceased brother, Allie. Dakota was chosen to play this role because as readers we knew that Allie was significantly younger than Holden and DB, so his age bracket seemed perfect. As readers we also knew that Allie had red hair, so Dakota also fit the character of Allie because of his vibrant red hair.
As Mrs. Morrow... Meryl Streep
The character of Mrs. Morrow was given to Meryl Streep. Meryn Streep is a world renown actress who has starred in countless movies, and received several oscars, for her phenomenal acting skills. Mrs. Morrow is percieved as the 'typical mother' in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye", and Meryl can fit that role, because of her age and motherly look about her.
The character of Mrs. Morrow was given to Meryl Streep. Meryn Streep is a world renown actress who has starred in countless movies, and received several oscars, for her phenomenal acting skills. Mrs. Morrow is percieved as the 'typical mother' in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye", and Meryl can fit that role, because of her age and motherly look about her.
As Faith Cavendish... Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried was chosen to play the role of Faith Cavendish because she is young, witty, and charming. Amanda is a beautiful young woman, and so was Faith, although she may not have been the most pure.
Amanda Seyfried was chosen to play the role of Faith Cavendish because she is young, witty, and charming. Amanda is a beautiful young woman, and so was Faith, although she may not have been the most pure.
As Horowitz... Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon was chosen to play Horowitz because as I read "The Catcher in the Rye" i perceived Horowitz as a creepy middle-aged man, and Kevin Bacon is a middle-aged man who has the tendency to have a creepy feeling about him.
Kevin Bacon was chosen to play Horowitz because as I read "The Catcher in the Rye" i perceived Horowitz as a creepy middle-aged man, and Kevin Bacon is a middle-aged man who has the tendency to have a creepy feeling about him.
As Ernie... Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman was chosen to play the role of Erie, because Ernie acts like he is very wise, but Holden sees him as a phony. Morgan Freeman has acted like the wise man in many movies that he has starred in.
Morgan Freeman was chosen to play the role of Erie, because Ernie acts like he is very wise, but Holden sees him as a phony. Morgan Freeman has acted like the wise man in many movies that he has starred in.
As Maurice...Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins was chosen to play the role of Maurice because Maurice is the old man who is the doorman at the Hotel that Holden is staying at. Maurice was an older man, and Robbins fit the age bracket for Maurice, so he was a perfect fit for the role.
Tim Robbins was chosen to play the role of Maurice because Maurice is the old man who is the doorman at the Hotel that Holden is staying at. Maurice was an older man, and Robbins fit the age bracket for Maurice, so he was a perfect fit for the role.
As Sunny...Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis was chosen to play the character of Sunny because she is a beatiful young women, who has a dangerous and mysterious look about her. Because Sunny is a prostitute she is also beautiful and dangerous.
Mila Kunis was chosen to play the character of Sunny because she is a beatiful young women, who has a dangerous and mysterious look about her. Because Sunny is a prostitute she is also beautiful and dangerous.
As Jane Gallagher...Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence was the perfect fit to play the role of Jane Gallagher because Jane was the 'girl next door' to Holden. Lawrence is a simply beautiful girl, who does not overdo it with fancy clothes and makeup. As I read "The Catcher in the Rye" I perceived Jane as that type of girl.
Jennifer Lawrence was the perfect fit to play the role of Jane Gallagher because Jane was the 'girl next door' to Holden. Lawrence is a simply beautiful girl, who does not overdo it with fancy clothes and makeup. As I read "The Catcher in the Rye" I perceived Jane as that type of girl.
As Sally Hayes...Blake Lively
Blake Lively was chosen to play Sally Hayes because she is a beautiful young girl, who is around the same age as Holden. Sally Hayes was a sweet girl, who Holden knew for a long time, and once dated her. Blake is also a sweet girl, who has a look of innocence to her, so she fit the role of Sally Hayes.
Blake Lively was chosen to play Sally Hayes because she is a beautiful young girl, who is around the same age as Holden. Sally Hayes was a sweet girl, who Holden knew for a long time, and once dated her. Blake is also a sweet girl, who has a look of innocence to her, so she fit the role of Sally Hayes.
As Carl Luce...Michael Cera
Michael Cera was chosen to play the role of Carl Luce in the film, because Carl was a college boy, who was very shy, and he was bullied and harrassed. Luce is also very shy, he looks shy, and in most movies that he has played in he played as a shy character.
Michael Cera was chosen to play the role of Carl Luce in the film, because Carl was a college boy, who was very shy, and he was bullied and harrassed. Luce is also very shy, he looks shy, and in most movies that he has played in he played as a shy character.
As Mr. Antolini...Colin Firth
Colin Firth was chosen to play Mr. Antolini in the film. Mr. Antolini was a wise middle aged man who was Holden's former teacher, Firth fits the role of Mr. Antolini because is is middle aged, and he is very wise.
Colin Firth was chosen to play Mr. Antolini in the film. Mr. Antolini was a wise middle aged man who was Holden's former teacher, Firth fits the role of Mr. Antolini because is is middle aged, and he is very wise.
As Ackley...Jason Dolley
Jason Dolley was chosen to play Ackley in this film because he looks like a boy who would be attending college.
Jason Dolley was chosen to play Ackley in this film because he looks like a boy who would be attending college.
As Stradlater...James Marsden
Stradlater is going to be played by James Marsden. Stradlater was one of the most handsome boys on the campus of Pencey Prep, and he was very athletic and popular. Marsden is also very handsome and fit, so he looks like he would participate in sports.
Stradlater is going to be played by James Marsden. Stradlater was one of the most handsome boys on the campus of Pencey Prep, and he was very athletic and popular. Marsden is also very handsome and fit, so he looks like he would participate in sports.
As Mr. Spencer...Richard Gere
Mr. Spencer is played by Richard Gere. Gere was chosen to play this role because he is an older man, who looks very wise and has had many experiences throughout his life, as was Mr. Spencer.
Mr. Spencer is played by Richard Gere. Gere was chosen to play this role because he is an older man, who looks very wise and has had many experiences throughout his life, as was Mr. Spencer.