User blog comment:Carlafaraguna/Casting Call - Matthew Clairmont/@comment-24565808-20140219122416

I have nominated Benedict Cumberbatch for the role of Matthew. Now in true nomination speech style, I will give you my reasons and I’m perfectly aware some of these qualifications (so to speak) would apply to some of the other nominees as well.

He’s exactly the right age at 37. He has the acting chops with a preponderance of “smart guy” roles in his resume. Hair color is irrelevant. Benedict is a natural ginger (redhead) but has played roles with dark hair, curly dark hair, bald,   long, short, and even blond. And he always looks natural. Pale glowing vampire skin? That is natural. No, his eyes aren’t dark but they are mesmerizing and could very easily convey Matthew’s snowy gaze. Bulk? One name: Khan.Voice? He’s done British upper class, an Oklahoma piano player, and a very deep voiced, menacing dragon. I have little doubt about his ability to add French and Occitan.