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

Hannah's Dad: Gary Sinise

Paul: Mark Ruffalo

Simone: Eva Salvail

Kayla: Rihanna

Cole: Matt Damon

Becca: Amanda Seyfried

Aidan: Hugh Dancy

Hannah: Claire Danes

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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