#meyer wolfsheim

Alright we’re going in order from least major character to most major :)

9) Chester McKee: Asa Butterfield

(this was the pic i thought was most fitting)

PROS:

- twink.

- cute little glasses

- has been in historical dramas before

CONS

- british :(

- a little young? (28)

8) Meyer Wolfsheim: Robert Cuccioli

PROS:

- dude just look at him

- that’s Meyer wolfsheim

- has the voice I think of when I think of meyer

- has played MANY morally grey / villain characters before

- also not to brag but i just saw him in fiddler on the roof last week and im obsessed

CONS:

- usually does live theater, but he’s also been in film

7) George Wilson: Cameron Britton

PROS:

- has done historical films before

- again, just look at him

CONS

- gen don’t know if he could play a guy with hatred in his heart for anyone

- scratch that he played ed kemper

6) Myrtle Wilson: Sophie Turner

PROS

- redhead

- she’s done historical dramas before

- um…pretty

CONS

- british :(

- too young? (29)

5) Jordan Baker: Maya Hawke

PROS:

- idk bro this is just how jordan looks in my head

- god she is so pretty and gives off lesbian vibes like jordan (even though she’s not, she’s bi)

- she’s done historical dramas before

CONS

- literally none she’s perfect and my wife

4) Tom Buchanan: Aaron Taylor-Johnson

PROS:

- bc of previous roles it is clear he can play a raging asshole

- he just looks like tom bro idk

- has done period dramas before

CONS:

- british :(

3) Daisy Buchanan: Lily James

PROS

- has done historical dramas (including downton abbey - my favorite show, which takes place in the 20s)

- she’s been in another classic adaptation (pride and prejudice and zombies)

CONS

- british :(

2) Nick Carraway: Logan Lerman

PROS:

- has been in historical dramas before

- really good at making me emotional

CONS:

- not gay enough?? i can’t think of any

AND FINALLY, my many ideas for who should

1) Jay Gatsby

Callan Mcauliffe

PROS:

- has done period dramas before

- very very handsome

- played young gatsby in the 2013 movie

CONS:

- australian (but his american accent is just fine)

Dev Patel

PROS:

- has done period dramas before

- v v handsome

- literally this IS @vincent-is-vintage ‘s gatsby

- reminds me of Self Made Boys gatsby

CONS:

- I don’t think there are any but some people might be upset he’s POC? I really don’t gaf tho i’ve always thought of him as poc bc of the whole building a new persona for himself and it could add another layer of depth for like…problems around passing as white?

Lewis Pullman

(i can’t add a picture but trust me bro)

PROS:

- has done period dramas before

- good at being a pathetic little meow meow

CONS: