Elden Ringcontinues to be an influential title, as it’s now spawned its own live-action movie adaptation. Set to be produced by A24 and directed by Alex Garland, theElden Ringmovie has been one of the most intriguing announcements within the last few weeks. There are plenty of compelling challenges that will come with adapting FromSoftware’s hit fantasy adventure, and one of the most daunting is finding the right cast.
Casting theElden Ringmovieis no easy feat, especially when the game has the burden of reaching the same heights as its source material. However, with the right group of actors, Alex Garland and A24 can successfully bringElden Ringto the big screen. One of the trickiest roles to cast may be Rennala, but there are some strong options that are hopefully being considered.
Actresses Who Should Play Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
Gwendoline Christie
Known best as Brienne of Tarth inGame of Thronesand Captain Phasma inStar Wars, Gwendoline Christie has staked her claim in pop culture. Her porcelain complexion and impressive height make her seem likea shoo-in for Rennala. Standing at 6'3", Gwendoline Christie has also been a fixture in the high fashion world. She has a regal demeanor on the runway that could easily be beneficial to playing Rennala, if A24 decided to eye her for the role. Also, because of her experience onGame of Thrones, she’s no stranger to the fantasy genre.
Alex Garland has built an impressive resume in the industry. Some of his works includeEx Machina,Annihilation,Civil War, and28 Days Later.
Elizabeth Debicki
Also standing at an impressive 6'3", Elizabeth Debicki has risen through the film industry ranks within the past decade, proving that she’s a standout among her generation.The Great Gatsby,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,Tenet,The Crown, andMaXXXineare just a few of the films under her belt. Like Gwendoline Christie, her height makes her a strong choice to play Rennala. InElden Ring,Rennala stands apart from many of the other bossesencountered throughout the game, as she’s a human and not a god or demigod. However, despite being a human, she’s far larger than a lot of bosses, and Debicki’s height could be a great way to illustrate that in a live-action adaptation.
Tilda Swinton
Over the years, Tilda Swinton has become one of the most iconic actors of her time. Whether it’s a smaller-budget drama likeWe Need to Talk About Kevinor more fantasy-driven stories likeThe Chronicles of NarniaortheConstantineadaptation, her resume is a great example of her range. Because of her range and legacy in the industry, it’s not hard to imagine a world where she would be cast as Rennala.
Recent rumors have suggested that actor Kit Connor could be taking on the lead role in theElden Ringmovie. If true, it would make sense, since he and Garland recently worked together on A24’sWarfare.
Charlize Theron
From action-packed films likeMad Max: Fury Roadto award-winning dramas likeMonster,Charlize Theron also boasts some impressive range. Her performance inSnow White and the Huntsmanmakes a strong case for her taking on the role of Rennala. She may not be as clear of a contender as the other three actresses are, but Theron could definitely bring a fun edge to Rennala’s personality that could make her even more intimidating than she already is.
It may be a while before A24 finally reveals the full cast of theElden Ringmovie, but until then, it’s a lot of fun to speculate about which actors could take on such interesting roles.The characters ofElden Ringpresent fascinating casting possibilities, and when it comes to Rennala, some of the film industry’s best actresses could be strong choices for this particular character.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
