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When She Woke: Casting Call!

If this dystopian tale were a movie, this is who we would cast. Weigh in on our choices in the comments.

By Laurie Grassi

Updated November 2, 2012

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WSW_Dad

Hannah's Dad: Gary Sinise

WSW_Paul

Paul: Mark Ruffalo

WSW_Simone

Simone: Eva Salvail

WSW_Kayla

Kayla: Rihanna

WSW_Cole

Cole: Matt Damon

WSW_Becca

Becca: Amanda Seyfried

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WSW_Aiden

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We’ve put on our hats as casting directors once again and worked our magic on the characters of Hillary Jordan’s dystopian tale, When She Woke. What do you think about our choices?

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