‘Terminator’ Casting: Sarah Connor Could Either Be Emilia Clarke Or Brie Larson
As films move and shift in and around that crazy 2015 release schedule, one that’s methodically, quietly, and steadily moving forward like a killing machine is theTerminatorreboot.Alan Taylorhasn’t evenofficially been announcedas the director, yet they’re also very close to casting one of the film’s leads: unsuspecting mother turned soldier Sarah Connor. Reports state Taylor and Paramount arenow down to two actresses:Game of Thrones’Emilia ClarkeorShort Term 12’sBrie Larson. However, with Taylor’sGame of Thronesroots, it seems Clarke might have the edge.
Deadlinewrote about this casting choice that is so important to the film. Despite Larson’s rising star thanks to her Oscar-worthy performance inShort Term 12and roles inDon JonandThe Spectacular Now, another reason Clarke might have the edge is herGame of Thronesrole of Daenerys Targaryen shares many traits with Connor, meaning she’s comfortable in that role and audiences already love her. However, Larson is so incredibly versatile, she’d be an amazing choice as well. Taylor is in a very good place right now if this is the choice he gets to make.
The article also states not only is Kyle Reese, Connor’s love interest, a role in the film, so is her son, John Connor, which means it takes elements from both the James Cameron original and sequel. Whether or not John is a boy, or a man in the future, isn’t yet clear, but multiple time lines and time travel are possibilities.
As for who is going to play the title character in this new reboot, which is slated to go at least two films? Yes, it’s still Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Read more about thenewTerminatorfilm hereand when any of this is made official, we’ll be sure to let you know. The fifthTerminatorfilm will be released July 02, 2025.
