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As of the time I’m writing this, I’m first! And it’s my birthday! And my choice is a little odd. I imagine Robert to be a little dark and brooding, and for some reason that makes me think of Mark Salling who plays Puck on Glee. Yeah I know it’s strange.
by Christine
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
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Happy birthday, Christine!!! I hope you’re having a wonderful day.
by Lauren
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
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Thanks 
by Christine
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
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I think I would cast Philip Winchester from the short-lived NBC show Crusoe. I think he has the right amount of ruggedness mixed with pretty-boy looks one would want in a knight in shining armor.
Besides, I think he would look amazing in knee-high boots and breeches.
by Rachel R
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
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I would say…Sam Worthington. Super gorgeous, and could command a attention in a room.
by Somalt
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
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Martin Henderson (’Bride & Prejudice’) I know he hasn’t got blond hair, but I think he’d be a good Robert. He got the brooding/moody thing down as Will Darcy…
by Fran
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
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Hmm…James McAvoy, but that’s because I always imagine him in the romantic lead of books.
by Sealz
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
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I would pick Jonny Lee Miller. I recently watched the new BBC version of Emma, and when I read Night Jasmine he was Robert in my head. Somehow, I see Robert as the most traditionally handsome of your heroes, after Richard perhaps. Maybe that’s just Charlotte’s romantic viewpoint coloring my perceptions though! I like Miss Eliza’s casting a lot, but I would actually have seen him as Geoff.
by Veronika
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
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I think I agree about Sam Worthington. I have only seen him in Terminator Salvation, I did like him in that and he is rather dashing.
by Anastasia
on January 6th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
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I was thinking about who I would cast and the first person who came to mind was JJ Feild (Death on the Nile, Northanger Abbey, The Ruby in the Smoke, The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton). He has the blond hair and blue eyes, but I think he could also portray both Robert’s charming, lovely side and his revengeful, moody distant side.
by Katie
on January 6th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
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What about Matthew Maconaughey? Kind of has that night in shining armor feeling to him. Or maybe he would make a better Miles…..
by Chelsey
on January 6th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
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*Knight, not night. Geez, I DID take spelling in Elementary school.
by Chelsey
on January 6th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
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My 1st choice would be Gerard Butler, from The Ugly Truth, because he is a little edgy and dark and that is who I pictured right away when I was reading the book.
My 2nd choice would be Kevin McKidd, from Grey’s Anatomy and Made of Honor, I can totally picture him kissing a mistletoe crowned Charlotte on the roof of Girdings House.
Both men are gorgeous and they both have accents and that helps with the fantasies too!!!!
by Robyn
on January 6th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
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I had always pictured Henry Cavill as Robert, although he has been suggested as Richard. As long as he’s in there somewhere with tight breeches!
by Susan
on January 6th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
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I’d have to vote for Michael Douglas, it’s the voice!
by Kelly
on January 6th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
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At the moment I’m leaning towards Callum Blue. Not exactly sure why, but when I think of Robert he just pops into my head. I guess that’s good enough reason, right?
by Rebecca
on January 6th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
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Matthew Macfadyen!!! I loved him in Pride and Prejudice… although to play Robert he might need to visit the beach for a few days 
by Natasha
on January 6th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
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Part of me would love to say that Alexander Skarsgaard would be amazing as Robert, but I also agree with Rebecca that Callum Blue would be great too. Seriously, if Sean Bean were a bit younger… I would totally vote for him, but he’s just to old to be kissing Charlotte now.
Ack! Good questions Lauren!
by KMD
on January 6th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
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i’m not really good at “dreamcasting” so i will just have to go with Miss Eliza’s choice. I love her website, and I think she’s really good at it. (Except one time I would have had to disargree with her, lol) =)
by Cassie
on January 6th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
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I think I would definitely have to go with Jensen Ackles for my pick for Robert, the Duke of Dovedale. He’s cute he’s clean cut, and he definitely knows how to play the role of a dark, brooding, and all-too-serious hero.
by Kimmie
on January 6th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
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I think he’s quite dashing and would make an all-around great 19th Century rake. =D
by Kimmie
on January 6th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
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Oh Cassie, I’m sorry I must have cast somewone wrong for you.
Mmmm, J.J. Feild, love him. I’m also sticking with my choice of Stephen Campbell Moore… but I was watching Inkheart the other day and you know, Paul Bettany, he could work…
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I think Hugh Dancy would be fun (from Confessions of a Shopaholic & Elizabeth I). He’s young enough that he could play well opposite a feisty mother and adventurous younger sister. He could handle the funny bits and has enough presence to pull off dashing, brooding and swashbuckling. Besides, he’s quite fetching. No, he’s not blonde, but with his cute and wavy light brown hair, does it matter? A mask would be very becoming on him too, always a plus. ;^)
by Christy
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
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I’m picturing Rupert Everett. Clearly a straight version of Rupert Everett!
by Amanda
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
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Okay - I had either a momentary flash of genius (or this is a really bad idea…) what do you all think of Samuel West - he was in Jane Eyre in the 90’s and Desperate Romantics. He might be just on this side of too old, but I think that he could do it.
Thoughts?
by KMD
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
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OK. So silly. I just totally cast for Richard of Selwick. Eek! Have to think about Robert and get back with you. ;^)
by Christy
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
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It just came to me. How about casting Robert with David Boreanaz from Bones, Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Strong, swashbuckling, protective, compassionate, ex-vampire-with-a-soul, current FBI agent protector and partner with the tad-bit-naive partner who he happens to be in love. Utter perfection.
by Christy
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
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I enthusiatically second Miss Eliza’s suggestion. However, in case a back-up is needed, perhaps Matt Bomer (from the White Collar TV series) could fill in.
by Georgia
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
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I’m picturing Matthew Goode, a somewhat scruffy Matthew Goode. I think he might need to buff up a little, seeing as I imagine all of the men in these books to be tall & broad-shouldered :o)
by Kristie
on January 6th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
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Oh, while I heart David Boreanaz, he can’t do any kind of accent to save his soul!
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Eric Bana. He can’t do a british accent but I always pictured dark from the india sun along with the kind eyes.
by Alexandra
on January 6th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
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Oh I totally agree with Hugh Dancy as Richard or even Colin.
by Alex
on January 6th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
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I agree with the previous poster that Matthew Macfadyen is the way to go for Robert!
by Alexa
on January 6th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
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The person I imagined as Robert does not exist to my knowledge, but the first person I thought of was Gerald Butler, I loved him in P.S. I Love You.
by Brittany Keys
on January 6th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
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Miss Eliza had him as Richard, but I actually pictured Robert as Bradley James (I have a Merlin obsession lol)while I was reading Night Jasmine.
Christy
by Christy
on January 6th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
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I like Gerard Butler as Robert.
by Diana
on January 6th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
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My pick is Rupert Penry Jones! (new BBC version of Persuasion) He does it for me although he have to get a serious tan for the role!
by Hortencia
on January 6th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
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I did like the suggestion of Phillip Winchester but Charlie Hunnam is my Robert hands down. He is so good at playing the noble but tortured soul.
by Erin
on January 6th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
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Richard Armitage just because I’m crazy about him.
by Laura B.
on January 6th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
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I could see Henry Cavill. I always pictured Robert as fair - from the hot India sun.
by Kate P
on January 6th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
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I’ve always imagine Robert as more of a buff sort of guy. Not bench presser buff, just strong. So i’d have to say that i would definitely cast Gerard Butler as him. Strong and handsome, he’d make a great knight in shining armor
by Jennie
on January 6th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
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I think we should just cast Colin Firth as the hero in every book. Would that be weird?
by AngelB
on January 6th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
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These posts read like a shopping lists of my dream guys I don’t think I can do better… maybe Ewan McGregor, if he could do a little rugged
by Rachel
on January 6th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
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not really for acting, more of just the picture I get in my mind when I think of Robert, Duke of Dovedale…Jacob Young from All My Children is the look that I picture. (the glistening eyes and brooding nature of daytime probably do help that…) He also has that more chilsed feature look going on, which is how I imagine Robert after years in India, and he is blonde hair/blue eye.
again, not really for acting, more of for the portrait of the character.
by Kristen
on January 6th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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Sean Biggerstaff from Miss Marple’s “Why didn’t they ask Evans” is my mental Robert.
by J
on January 6th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
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J J Field is my choice as well.
I agree that were Samuel West a bit shorter of tooth he would make a good Robert.
by kellie
on January 6th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
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Hmm hard choice… either JJ Field (LOVE him as Henry Tilney!) or Henry Cavill would be perfect as Robert
by Jessica C
on January 6th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
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I also am having trouble coming up with someone to match the Robert in my mind! How about Robert Redford? (in his prime and with an accent of course!)
Anyway, loved the book. I am reading it for the third time now!
by K.S.
on January 6th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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I think Alexander Skarsgard would be a perfect Robert!
by Hannah T
on January 6th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
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You know, I’m just not quite the quick thinker on this, but after watching my ULTFAV tv show, I realized the perfect person for Robert would be Taylor Kitsch (aka Tim Riggins on FNL and Gambit from Xmen Wolverine). Hot, rugged, heart of gold, but makes some of the stupid decisions.
Can he pull off the accent, don’t know. Don’t know if I care if he’s walking around in knee britches and a monk habit.
by AngelB
on January 6th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
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Josh Duhamel comes to mind for Robert, he rugged but cleans up nice too.
by Amanda
on January 6th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
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I actually like Stephen Campbell Moore for Geoff–cute and interesting, not at first glance the sort of football-player “hot.” Intense eyes. The whole sexy librarian thing going on.
Robert is like Rory’s Dean, a sort of…blond, knee-breeched Lee Pace. Mmm.
by Meg
on January 7th, 2010 at 12:04 am
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Got to agree with Charlie Hunnam! He was definitely my first pick as well. Cute, blonde, and British- he’s perfect for Robert.
by Ashley
on January 7th, 2010 at 12:20 am
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Maybe David Boreanaz just hasn’t had the inspiration of the perfect script nor a good diction coach to bring out his inner accent. I must give him the benefit of the doubt. ;^)
by Christy
on January 7th, 2010 at 12:27 am
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Maybe David Boreanaz just hasn’t had the inspiration of the perfect script nor a good diction coach to bring out his inner accent. I must give him the benefit of the doubt. ;^) Ooo, this is fun, though I’m embarrassed to confess I’m not familiar with several of these actors.
by Christy
on January 7th, 2010 at 12:29 am
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I could see Ben Barnes playing Robert.
by Katelin
on January 7th, 2010 at 12:43 am
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You know, I didn’t even know Charlie Hunnam was British. My guys love SAMCRO. It’s going to kill them to find out he’s really British. It’s so “not motorcycle gang”.
I can’t wait to tell them.
by AngelB
on January 7th, 2010 at 12:43 am
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So we have a challenge to pose to David Boreanaz then 
And yeah for Bradley James fans!
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Richard Armitage (North and South)
by amanda
on January 7th, 2010 at 2:13 am
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I definitely agree with Phillip Winchester or possibly Christopher Egan (from Letters to Juliet)
by Emily L.
on January 7th, 2010 at 3:15 am
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My complete girly vote is for Paul Walker. While I don’t know about his ability to accent, I think he could pull a steely glint if needed. And he can do action.
by PM
on January 7th, 2010 at 3:32 am
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I have always imagined Robert to be Rupert Penry-Jones from Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” and BBC’s “Spooks”, as someone upthread mentioned.
by Bryana
on January 8th, 2010 at 2:01 am
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I was thinking Rupert Friend (recently in The Young Victoria, and Pride and Prejudice). He’s handsome, and very talented. I think he would do well as Robert because he can command a room, yet invoke childish giggles just from his smile. Previously mentioned Richard Armitage would be a good chose as well.
by Rebecca
on January 10th, 2010 at 1:03 am
