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Offline Dina

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He can pass for an Italian without problems
Missing you, Md 

There are many horrible sights in the multiverse. Somehow, though, to a soul attuned to the subtle rhythms of a library, there are few worse sights than a hole where a book ought to be. Someone has stolen a book (Terry Pratchett)

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Personally, my opinion on casting is basically: the best actor or actress available who can play the role well. Matching the physical description is basically just a bonus. It's not like someone being a dead match for Murphy would necessarily be able to play Murphy convincingly.

I just want an adaptation that understands and respects the source material and stays true to it, without feeling like they have to reinvent or "improve" certain parts of it.

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I've never been that convinced Marcone is even Italian and I'm pretty sure we have WoJ that Marcone isn't even his name.

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He says as much in Even Hand. 

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Personally, my opinion on casting is basically: the best actor or actress available who can play the role well. Matching the physical description is basically just a bonus. It's not like someone being a dead match for Murphy would necessarily be able to play Murphy convincingly.

I just want an adaptation that understands and respects the source material and stays true to it, without feeling like they have to reinvent or "improve" certain parts of it.

I 100% agree with this.  As long as however plays Harry is taller then whoever plays Murphy and they are good actors then I see no issues.